Jenkins + Walters: Chatting About Choir

"Is there a canary in the room?" - Daniel Spurrier

This week we chat to Dan Spurrier, a self-confessed reluctant singer who is passionate about encouraging more young men to join a choir. Dan chats about his involvement in Blokes Who Sing and how family influences encouraged him to partake in singing activity from a young age and how it has become a form of enjoyment away from his regular day-to-day activities. For more information about Blokes Who Sing, visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/blokeswhosinguk or tweet them @blokeswhosinguk.

"Sink or Swim" - Sam Martin

Chatting About Choir brings you closer to the people involved in choral singing. Our aim is to inspire you to join a choir by introducing you to the many different people that participate in group singing. In this episode we chat with soprano, Sam Martin. we discuss how despite all the challenges presented to her, Sam grew stronger and more determined to live her life to the fullest. Find us on Twitter @ryanjenkinsuk + @diviwaltersMD.

"The choir saved my life." - Ernie Wassall

Chatting About Choir brings you closer to the people involved in choral music. Our aim is to inspire you to join a choir by introducing you to the many different people that participate in group singing. In this episode we chat with the talented tenor, Ernie Wassall. We discuss how through tragedy, Ernie has used his love of singing for good, improving his own life but also of those around him.

Episode 5: Our Covid Journey

The Coronavirus pandemic has devastated the performing arts community. Choral directors, Ryan Jenkins and David Walters discuss the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on their choir. As choir directors, composers and musicians, Ryan and David have directly felt the impact of the pandemic and this episode explores the journey they have made from the beginning of the pandemic to now. They discuss their approach to bringing the choir and wider community together through singing, even when singing was outlawed. Additionally, they discuss lessons learnt and successes made through having to adapt to a new normal. Tweet us at: @RyanJenkinsTOVC @DiviWaltersMD For more information visit: theonlinevocalcoach.com thenorthprospectcommunitychoir.org.uk

Episode 4: Winter Voice Care for Singers

Brrr, it's getting colder... Winter is taking its icy grip! It’s fair to say, winter is one of the most challenging seasons for your voice. The winter brings cold, dry air and this combination is your larynx’s worst nightmare. Your voice prefers the climate of a tropical rainforest, wet and warm. In this episode, vocal coach, Ryan Jenkins and musical director, David Walters discuss how to look after your voice throughout the winter months and beyond. Tweet us at: @RyanJenkinsTOVC @DiviWaltersMD For more information visit: theonlinevocalcoach.com thenorthprospectcommunitychoir.org.uk