• David Hawkin

    St Peter's Singers of Leeds - Konzerttournee 2015

    Added October 1, 2015 by David Hawkin - 1305 views - 0 comments

      St. Peters Singers - Konzerttournee 2015   Lienen - Haselünne - Münster - Meppen - Elburg ST PETER’S SINGERS 2015 RECITAL TOUR OF NORTHWESTERN GERMANY AND THE NETHERLANDS   Unsere Konzerte lassen Sie auf eine Reise durch mehr als 600 Jahre prächtiger geistlicher britischer... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why does the first wrong note you learn stay with you forever?

    Added July 12, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1304 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes (yes, I admit it), I make a mistake when I’m teaching a new song. It may be a wrong note, wrong timing or wrong phrasing.     Yet even though I correct it quickly, this first mistake ... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Kids Choir Offers Scholarships

    Added January 17, 2015 by Karen Boyce - 1304 views - 0 comments

    The Major Minors Children's Choir, in New Zealand, is an all-comers kids choir for children aged 4-12 who love to sing and we are looking for new members. There is no need to audition to join the choir which starts again on Sunday 1 February.   The award winning choir sings all types of music, with perform... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    'Sing The World' with Jonathon Welch - visit New York & Boston in September 2016!

    Added March 15, 2016 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 1304 views - 0 comments

    After the stunning success of Sing The World in 2015 award winning Australian choral conductor, singer and composer Dr Jonathon Welch AM invites you to join him on this unique singing trip of a lifetime!   Explore two of the greatest music cities in the world New York & Boston and sing the premiere of the School... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    It’s too hot to sing! – choosing the right space to work in

    Added August 31, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1304 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Summer has finally arrived in the UK. We’ve been praying for sunshine for so long, but now it’s just a little TOO hot!   Photo by enfad   Too hot to do anything really other than lay und... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What’s the worst that can happen? Dealing with performance nerves

    Added July 9, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1302 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The OK Chorale is not a performing choir (yet!), but after two terms of hard (but fun) work, we’ve invited some friends and family along next week to hear some of the songs we’ve learnt. (NB this post was wr... read more

  • Liz  Leatherdale

    Looking for varied vocal music on CD?

    Added April 4, 2012 by Liz Leatherdale - 1299 views - 0 comments

    A five-star review in the Telegraph for the Howells Requiem from Trinity College Choir and Stephen Layton. “A fluid lyrical gift, an imaginative harmonic spectrum and a sense of occasion … the Trinity College Choir brings clarity of words and superb singing.” Buy CDA 67914 @ £14.25* How about ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    A little rant: don’t diss those who don’t read music

    Added February 7, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1298 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’s the opposite of a “Singing for fun” choir?

    Added February 28, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 1297 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Certain people are rather dismissive of “Singing for fun” choirs. If it’s for fun then it can’t possibly be of any quality.     Then I got to wondering: what are their choirs ... read more

  • InterkulturGermany

    8th WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2014 in Riga, Latvia from July 09 – 19, 2014

    Added December 17, 2013 by InterkulturGermany - 1295 views - 0 comments

    In 2014, Riga will not only be the European Capital of Culture, but also the World Capital of Choral Music. The 8th World Choir Games – the world’s largest choir competition – will bring the international flair of the Choir Olympic idea to one of the most traditional singer regions world-wide in the ... read more