I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
I'm currently at home getting things ready for the trip to Canada and the US that starts on Wednesday. It's always tricky to know what to take on a Winter tour in North America, because there is such a variety of climates to deal with. For example our last Canadian concert takes place in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, where it's currently -30C. After that we head to Pensacola, Florida where it should be somewhat warmer. So you see the dilemma.Since my last blog we've had a great week: two days of Christmas recording followed by the auditions last Wednesday. I really enjoyed the process of finding a new singer - it was a novelty to sit back and listen to someone else singing such familiar music. We had a very strong shortlist, but Patrick really impressed us with his singing and musicianship. I am looking forward to the next few months as he starts working with the group.On Thursday I went to hear Tenebrae Consort, the marvellous ensemble directed by my former colleague Nigel Short, who were performing at the London A Cappella Festival. The concert featured music by another former colleague, Bob Chilcott. The concert included some music written by Bob for the KS, so for the second day in a row I sat and listened to other people singing music that is so familiar to me. I rather enjoyed the experience.Over the next three weeks, however, I won't have that luxury as it will be up to me sing my part myself. For now, though, I must make sure I have the right clothing for all possible weather.
