Value for Money ?

I should say so, for me, a positive big yes. BABS Harmony Foundation grant to attend the 28th Harmony College - a keen student on two of the mini streams; Being a vocal coach and Basics of Coaching.

Under the guidance of Mark Grindall, we launched into vocal coaching - an excellent start to the weekend. "No quick fix" is a theme that ran through the course which converted me to the Grindall method. We found a new way of dispatching singers - get them to lie down then get up quickly - and quartets become duos - that's magic. Well done Mark, the method will be carried forward to quartets and choruses. Thanks and may I say "good job".

The weekend went from strength to strength as we gathered for Basics of Coaching under Rhannon Owens Hall ably assisted by Monica Funnell and Tony Patman. I must admit I have a soft spot for Rhiannon because I appreciate her direct, upfront, no-nonsense approach. The in depth preparation from all three coaches showed through at all times and Harmony College took off for me during this mini stream, especially when it was my time to be let loose on Crescendo. Coaching them was really fantastic and I would like to add a vote of thanks to their MD Tony Chapman who worked the chorus hard on ideas we brought to the table.

I hope that I can give value for the money invested in me by BABS by helping all singers in return.

John Marshall of Coventry Barbershop Harmony Club

PS - Thanks to the bar staff who saved me money !!