• MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    School of Hard Knocks proudly presents a GOSPEL SINGING WORKSHOP with Dr Rollo Dilworth - in Melbourne

    Added July 29, 2014 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 809 views - 0 comments

    School of Hard Knocks proudly presents a GOSPEL SINGING WORKSHOP with Dr Rollo Dilworth (USA)    Sunday 10th August 2 - 5pm St Peter's Eastern Hill Hall, 15 Gisborne St, Melbourne     A fantastic opportunity to host a gospel workshop by the incredible & amazing Dr Rollo Dilworth, Profe... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Easy Christmas carol arrangements for choirs and audiences

    Added October 29, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 808 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

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Sensational Program @ Melbourne International Singers Festival 2017

    Added May 25, 2017 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 806 views - 0 comments

    The School of Hard Knocks is thrilled to present the Melbourne International Singers Festival, from 8 to 12 June 2017.   Now celebrating its 8th year, the annual Melbourne International Singers Festival showcases world renowned artists, performers and educators in the magnificent venues in Melbourne's art preci... read more

  • meeting music

    More new publication from PH Publisher for you

    Added January 27, 2016 by meeting music - 806 views - 0 comments

    Some more news for you! Mixed choir watch out and get in touch with our published piece at PH Publisher "Make me a picture of the sun" by Battista Pradal.   His works have been performed internationally. Many of his pieces were performed in Italy and in other countries, several of which are enclosed in some ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Is a choir a family?

    Added May 7 by Chris Rowbury - 806 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Choir committees and how to handle them 3: the advantages of a good committee

    Added April 21, 2022 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

  • Chris Rowbury

    What if the singing session is a success, but you feel like a failure?

    Added April 3, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 805 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes we’re asked to lead a rehearsal or run a singing workshop or perform a song and we do our job very well. But afterwards we don’t feel particularly good about it.   photo by www.stockmonkeys... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION and Ales

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 805 views - 0 comments

    FRIDAY 24 JULY, 9.15pm ALBION AND ALES at Buxton Festival FringeA late-night performance full of colour and lights... We sing some of our most colourful songs and everyone gets a pint of Albion Ale (or a glass of wine or juice) to celebrate... TICKETS ARE DISCOUNTED FOR A LIMITED TIME - BUY THEM SOON -- Full d... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Making a good impression is what counts whether you’re a business, singer or choir leader

    Added September 4, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 804 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

  • Chris Rowbury

    How ill do you need to be before you cancel a performance?

    Added May 1, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 803 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Back in 2015 I was in bed for 10 days with a nasty bout of ’flu. For the first time in my 18-year career I had to cancel a choir concert.     In this case it was an obvious decision, but how ill do y... read more