THE HARMONISERS AND DUNCAN WHINYATES

The Harmonisers were fortunate to be able welcome Duncan Whinyates to their last rehearsal of 2009.
Duncan, who is a gifted Vocal and barbershop coach, was in Spain at the request of The Spangles Ladies Barbershop Chorus to give them a weekend of coaching sessions.

Duncan had a few hours free  on Tuesday 8th December and the Spangles MD, Gail Grainger, was able to offer the Harmonisers Duncan's services for our rehearsal. 

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Duncan Whinyates started singing barbershop when he was 8 (25 years ago).  He was one of BABS youngest gold medallists with his first quartet ‘The Likely Lads’ as the tenor.  

Due to work commitments he had a break of 4 years from barbershop but returned a year ago to take on the directorship of his old chorus ‘Anvil Chorus’.  He took them to 8th at the 2009 convention their highest ever place.  He currently is singing lead with a new quartet ‘Crossfire’. 

They were placed 2nd in the 2009 prelims and are hoping to win a medal at convention in May 2010.

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Duncan is an inspiring trainer and we had an interesting and instructive two hours. Duncan's teaching style suited our chorus and we learned a lot in a short time as well as having a lot of fun. The Chorus found Duncan a great motivator, so much so we hope to arrange a return, but longer visit later in 2010.