Midlife Choirsis
Midlife Choirsis is a celebration of the joy, connection, and magic of choir singing in communities all across the world. Far from being the “poor cousin” of choral music, community choirs are vibrant spaces where people come together to make something extraordinary - in many cases, with little formal training.
Each episode uncovers inspiring stories of group music-making, while shining a spotlight on the creativity and skill of a wide variety of directors, leaders, composers and arrangers who bring these voices to life. At its core, the community choir is the beating heart of music-making: joyful, messy, powerful, and absolutely worth celebrating.
Midlife Choirsis
Latest Episodes
Angela Sharp: Breaking the Mold
“Only shooting stars break the mold,” according to Smash Mouth - and Angela Sharp is absolutely one of those shooting stars! In this chat, Ange and I get into what happens when we stop trying to squeeze singers into a one-size-fits-...
Emma Rowland-Elsen: Choir Wellbeing - Fundamental or Fluff?
Is “wellbeing” just fluffy choir talk, or is there more to it?How healthy is your choir, really? The warning signs might surprise you — and it could be time for a choir health check!Tune in as I talk accessibility, accommodation a...
Jonathan Bligh: From Cathedral Choir to World Stage - Playing the Long Game
You can feel the difference between a choir that’s technically fine and a choir that communicates every word. That’s the gap we explore with Jonathan Bligh, founder and artistic director of Festiv...
Make The First Move - Building Real Community Through Singing
Fancy a spot of speed dating, choir-style?In this episode we talk about how choirs become places of real support and belonging. We share practical ways to build connections within your choir, collaborate with other groups, and learn from...
Carol Young: If You Were Organised You’d Be Dangerous
Any choir 'stumblers' out there? We love a good story about stumbling (or free falling?) into choir directing. I’m joined by Adelaide-based musician, performer, and choir director Carol Young, and in this hilarious interview we trace the real-w...