S2 Episode 9: Managing your Christmas diary

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and it's almost an acceptable time of year to be eating mince pies which can only mean one thing: Christmas is on its way! There's no denying that for singers and performers Christmas is an intense period of time including carol services, Messiah concerts, midnight masses and so much more. With that in mind Alex and Helen thought it was about time to offer you some tips, tricks and ideas on how to handle your crazy Christmas diary.

For this episode Alex and Helen are delighted to be joined by special guest and old friend, Sam Cobb. As a freelance soprano, Sam regularly performs with acclaimed groups such as The Monteverdi Choir and alongside her singing work Sam is co-artistic director of the celebrated Echo Vocal Ensemble. Sam is no stranger to the madness of the Christmas diary and on the pod this week they discuss:

• Preparation: How do you accept work? How do you say no to work? Do you take rest days? How do you manage your portfolio career during such a busy time?

• Stamina: How do you keep your voice in a good condition? How do you avoid getting ill? To what extent do you embrace the social element of the Christmas concert season?

• Peaks and troughs: How do you handle the big highs and lows of the Christmas season? How do you feel about the inevitable January blues?

• Their top pieces of advice for coping with the Christmas season

Episode edited and produced by Daisy Grant Productions.

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