• Chris Rowbury

    How to keep your warm ups and singing sessions fresh and engaging

    Added November 22, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 742 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • Frances Wilson

    Onward We Go - a heartwarming new Christmas carol by Thomas Hewitt Jones

    Added November 2, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 148 views - 0 comments

    ONWARD WE GO Music by Thomas Hewitt Jones Words by Canon Gordon Giles The Children’s choir of St Stephen’s, Dulwich Caroline Lenton-Ward, conductor, with Oliver Lallemant (piano), Jill Valentine (viola), Jernej Albreht (clarinet), Joe Downard (bass guitar)and Simon Hewitt Jones (violin) The Children&rs... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Learning songs by ear: what should you do while other parts are being taught?

    Added November 1, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1396 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • meeting music

    Vienna Calling in 2024 as well!

    Added October 26, 2023 by meeting music - 207 views - 0 comments

    meeting music gathers singers from around the globe and offers a great opportunity to all amateur choirs to perform on international stages, to make choral music popular among others and to unite in harmony through music. Around Europe meeting music choral festivals and competitions at numerous locations, cooperate wi... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Singing in harmony as a metaphor for life

    Added October 25, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 892 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • Catherine Carrère

    Christmas Concert: Handel's Messiah excerpts and well-loved Christmas carols and songs

    Added October 24, 2023 by Catherine Carrère - 153 views - 0 comments

    Teddington Choral Society and its Music Director Julian Collings are delighted to announce their forthcoming Christmas concert which will be preceded by the lovely sound of St Mary’s Church’s bells. .    December 9th, 2023 at 7:30pm St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Does singing have to have an end goal?

    Added October 18, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 881 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • PlayItForward

    Sing on the High Seas on the BRAVO cruise of performing arts October 16 - 23, 2024

    Added October 16, 2023 by PlayItForward - 188 views - 0 comments

    Play It Forward is honoured to be delivering the inaugural community choir project on the magnificent BRAVO cruise of performing arts on October 16 - 23, 2024! PERFORM ALONGSIDE AUSTRALIA'S FINEST TALENT! If your choir is interested in joining us for this unique experience, there is a sp... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Singing Retreat Holiday France 7-14 September 2024 Sing from the Heart in Agon Coutainville - Normandy

    Added October 15, 2023 by HeartSong Normandie - 209 views - 0 comments

    Sing from the Heart  Singing Retreat Holiday Agon Coutainville, Normandy - France   7-14 September 2024   Take a deep breath of the fresh sea air, relax, sing your heart out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals on our small group singing retreat. And all of this amidst the breathtaking scenery of ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Feedback is vital – even when things are going well

    Added October 11, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 742 views - 2 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more