• Chris Rowbury

    Choir anniversaries – and how you might celebrate them

    Added August 23, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 805 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

  • Santiago Veros

    Galaxias What do you think of the message of this piece?

    Added August 17, 2023 by Santiago Veros - 190 views - 0 comments

    When I wrote Galaxies I thought "No matter how far away we are, each person is like a star that shines and gives warmth to those who love and value. It is like a galaxy where each star, although separated by thousands of light years, is part of a community called galaxy and brings its light to shine with great intensit... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The hardest thing about going to choir is leaving the house!

    Added August 16, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 414 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

    REQUIEM IN A DAY with Matthew Coleridge at Truro Cathedral

    Added August 14, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 229 views - 0 comments

    REQUIEM IN A DAY with Matthew Coleridge Truro Cathedral, 23 September 2023 “As uplifting and glorious as anything I’ve ever sung” – Elizabeth, participant at Selby Abbey event Acclaimed composer Matthew Coleridge invites singers to perform his Requiem, one of the UK’s favourite new cho... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    To mic or not to mic? – that is the outdoor choir question

    Added August 9, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 754 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

  • Santiago Veros

    How crucial do you consider addressing the spectrum of inclusion and diversity in your classes?

    Added August 6, 2023 by Santiago Veros - 526 views - 0 comments

    Dear friends and fellow music enthusiasts, I hope this message finds you well and brimming with the same passion for music and education that has always united us through the pages of Choir Place. Today, I want to take a moment to delve into a topic that resonates deeply in both our artistic and societal realms &ndash... read more

  • MusicaInternational

    Musica International - Favorite Piece for August 2023

    Added August 3, 2023 by MusicaInternational - 147 views - 0 comments

    The Favorite Piece of Musica for August 2023 is "The Rose" by Ola Gjeilo (USA, Norway) published by Walton Music. A voluptuous melody gracefully accompanied by the piano that captures the mystery of this beautiful text by Rossetti. Find all the details about this piece at https://www.musicanet.org/en/cdc/202308/ &nb... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Rehearsing and singing in a circle: the pros and cons

    Added August 2, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1547 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

  • Santiago Veros

    Will this be the best publishing house?

    Added July 31, 2023 by Santiago Veros - 153 views - 0 comments

    You may not know this but I have created my own publishing house. Maybe many wonder why. Primarily, to provide the most exclusive versions of my works. Versions with skilled editors who reviewed every detail. They are also superior to other publishing houses since many of them currently feature a QR code. With a mobile... read more

  • Catherine Carrère

    Come & Sing Day: Verdi's Requiem and Handel's Messiah

    Added July 29, 2023 by Catherine Carrère - 211 views - 0 comments

    Teddington Choral Society and its Music Director, Julian Collings, invite you to a "Come and Sing Day" on September 16th, 2023 at St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ.   The singing day will feature Verdi’s Requiem and Handel's Messiah.     Re... read more