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Joining a choir - whether for the first time, or trying out a new choir community - can be a daunting prospect. At Starling Arts we strive to make this a positive and warm process for everyone involved. Here’s how!
Read MoreThe job of a conductor is a complex and multifaceted one, juggling music, people, emotions, travel and venue arrangements and much more! We break down some of the main tasks a choir director may come across.
Read MoreFor many people, singing is saved for the shower and drunken karaoke nights only. But for members of the estimated 25,000 choirs in the UK alone (and anyone out there who sang in their school choir), there are a lot of things we have all come to know and love about being in a choir.
Read MoreWhether in your school, office or local community, starting a choir is a brilliant way to bring people together. It can also be a daunting task! Drawing on over seven years experience of setting up choirs and singing projects in lots of different settings, here are Starling Arts’ top tips for getting your own group on its feet!
Read MoreStarling Arts are back in 2017 with a new jam, Black and Teal! Word on the street is that it is going to be their best concert yet.
Following the success of Abracadabra in 2013, the Starling Arts choirs will once again be performing to a packed out audience at the John McIntosh theatre, West London. The aptly named Black and Teal (coined from the famous company colours) takes place on both 7.30pm on Saturday April 1st and 5pm Sunday April 2nd 2017. Fans are already snapping up tickets, which are on sale via the Starling Arts website!
Read MoreStarling HQ is filling up with sketches of puppets and props, children's clothing, endless deliveries, recordings of sound effects and a To Do list as far as the eye can see. All this can mean only one thing: Summer School is coming! Find out our latest plans and how you can be part of it!
Read MoreThere’s a parent-baby activity that is scientifically proven to make you happier, healthier and more connected. You can claim back an afternoon of self-indulgent fun while also giving your baby an engaging, educational experience. Where do savvy parents find all of this in one place?
Read MoreGetting a group to focus is an incredibly valuable tool, whether you're running a meeting, workshop or rehearsal. Spending a few minutes before a session can really help to establish concentration, balance and connection so here are a few tried and tested techniques for you to explore with your own groups.
Read MorePerforming with a choir for the first (or hundredth) time can be a scary thing. Here are some approaches you can use to make sure yours is a confident, beautiful and entertaining performance.
Read MoreFor Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, we share the words of Starling choir member Alex and how singing and community had such a positive impact on his mental health.
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
