• Chris Rowbury

    Ways into vocal improvisation for singing groups

    Added November 9, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 552 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

  • Alena Mejstrikova

    IFAS 2022 - International Festival of Amateur Choirs, 3rd to the 8th of July 2022 in Pardubice, Czech Republic

    Added February 8, 2022 by Alena Mejstrikova - 552 views - 0 comments

    Dear Madam/Sir, We would like to invite you and your choir to participate in the 26th Biennale of the International Festival of Amateur Choirs, IFAS 2022 "OPEN" which will take place from the 3rd to the 8th of July 2022 in Pardubice, Czech Republic. Details can be found in the attached files and at www... read more

  • meeting music

    Riva del Garda is waiting for you in 2019 as well!

    Added January 27, 2019 by meeting music - 550 views - 0 comments

    Riva del Garda – where we want to be in 2019 as well! If you think of Italy mainly you imagine of the channels of Venice, the Colosseum in Rome or a sunflower fields in Tuscany, but there are much more to think about there. One of our favourite locations in Italy is at the bank of Lake Garda: the pearl o... read more

  • meeting music

    Plan your touring schedule with meeting music

    Added August 22, 2018 by meeting music - 550 views - 0 comments

    Looking for a European destination in 2019? meeting  music looks forward to meeting you in one of many beautiful cities around the old continent. Next year we will come back to Budapest, Venice, Salzburg, ToruĊ„, Rome, Riva del Garda aaaaand NEW in 2019: International Choir Festival & Competition in Dubrov... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What would you do differently if you were starting your choir today?

    Added September 16, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 545 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I have learnt a great deal since I started my first choir in 1997. WorldSong in Coventry, June 2000 If I were starting a choir again today I may well do things differently. my experience When I set up my first choir i... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What to do when teaching a new song goes horribly wrong

    Added June 23, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 545 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

  • Tim Knight

    If you're planning to go a-wassailing, this is for you!

    Added October 6, 2021 by Tim Knight - 543 views - 0 comments

    If you are looking for pieces for Christmas for 2pt, Unison, SAB, STB, SATB, Upper voices, lower voices, MVC then this might be of interest.... just message us if you would like any sample copies https://www.timknightmusic.com/post/here-we-come-a-wassailing

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to cope with too many male singers (a rare and unusual problem!)

    Added November 10, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 543 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

  • New Jersey Choral Society: Auditions for 2021-2022 Season

    Added July 8, 2021 by New Jersey Choral Society - 541 views - 0 comments

    New Jersey Choral Society will be hosting auditions through July and August for anybody interested in joining our chorus. This fall, NJCS will practice in-person for a full concert season. We will take all necessary precautions at rehearsal and during our performances as recommended by the Center for Diseases and Contr... read more

  • The Evolution Of Choir Rehearsals Over The Next Few Years

    Added May 13, 2021 by Jackie Edwards - 540 views - 0 comments

    According to the Big Choral Census, there are more than 2 million people in Britain that sing in a choir. However, over the past year, face-to-face choir rehearsals haven’t always been possible. Many choirs have rehearsed together using video conferencing like Zoom or Skype. Although this may not always... read more