Category Archives: Choirs & Choral Music

New worlds waiting

Posted on 12 March, 2013 by Bronwyn

I feel terrible. I’m rapidly approaching the three-month mark without having written a word on here. It wasn’t meant to be this way. I know there aren’t a lot of people out there chomping at the bit for me to … Continue reading →

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Christmas under southern skies

Posted on 24 December, 2012 by Bronwyn

If you’re in Brisbane this Christmas then it’s shaping up to be a warm one. The last couple of weeks have been generally hot and humid too, yet every time I go near a shop I still hear Jingle Bells … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Dartington – Part 2

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by Bronwyn

So after an even longer than usual hiatus, I thought I should finally get this out in the blogosphere, to remind myself of some more of the great music I was introduced to at Dartington. And to reassure everyone that … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Dartington – Part 1

Posted on 24 September, 2012 by Bronwyn

I’ve been back from my whirlwind visit to Europe for more than six weeks now. “When are you going to write about Dartington?” several people have asked me eagerly. “Soon,” I reply, mentally adding it to my ever-growing to do … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food

Posted on 1 April, 2012 by Bronwyn

Just a short post today – I know I’ve been a little quiet lately. Well, quiet on here, but very busy elsewhere. Time flies when you’re learning about rocks and singing Bach. (Not at the same time.) I had the most … Continue reading →

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A musical remembrance for Japan

Posted on 11 March, 2012 by Bronwyn

I think it says a lot about us as human beings that we instinctively turn to music during times of crisis and sadness. Whether personal, communal, national or global crises, once the numbing sensation of shock wears off, we are … Continue reading →

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Revisiting old friends

Posted on 7 February, 2012 by Bronwyn

Another post from Bronwyn this week? So soon? Yes! Mainly because I recently found a journal entry from exactly six years ago today which highlights some of the music I was obsessed with at the time. So it seemed like … Continue reading →

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Musical Tapas: How to turn any concert into a tasting plate of musical discovery

Posted on 23 January, 2012 by Bronwyn

Last year before Fusion‘s November concert, I wrote a short article for the Music Council of Australia about ways to help audiences appreciate live classical music when listening to a programme of music that might be almost entirely unfamiliar. It … Continue reading →

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A different Christmas story about a donkey

Posted on 24 December, 2011 by Bronwyn

It was starting to look as though I wouldn’t get around to adding another post before Christmas, such is this crazy time of year. I know it’s that way for everyone in December, but we had some sad news in … Continue reading →

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O Canada

Posted on 16 December, 2011 by Bronwyn

Four years ago today, I was just about to leave Vancouver after a really wonderful three and a half months living in Canada. And a couple of weeks ago, I picked up the travel journal that I had kept during … Continue reading →

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