• THE CHOIR

    The Big Sing - Saturday 8th Feb, Melbourne Recital Centre - Join us for an inspiring community choir extravaganza!

    Added January 6, 2014 by THE CHOIR - 1223 views - 0 comments

    Join us for an inspiring community choir extravaganza!   The Big Sing Saturday 8th February 4.30pm – 6.30pm Elisabeth Murdoch Hall   Singing is one of the most joyous ways we are able to express the music that resonates inside all of us. Join award-winning conductor and Artistic Director of ... read more

  • Heather Wilcox, publicist

    Message from Philip Lawson, KS

    Added December 6, 2011 by Heather Wilcox, publicist - 1223 views - 0 comments

    Message from Philip Lawson - From 2012 I will be moving on from The King's Singers to give myself more time for composing and arranging. If you would like to discuss commissioning a piece from me or organising a choral workshop or arranging seminar please contact me direct philip@philiplawson.net or my US publicist... read more

  • Choralfest Manila

    ANDREA O. VENERACION INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL MANILA, 2013

    Added December 11, 2012 by Choralfest Manila - 1221 views - 0 comments

    ANDREA O. VENERACION INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL  MANILA, 2013  August 7 – 10, 2013  Cultural Center of the Philippines   The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is pleased to announce the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Manila, 2013, in celebration of the 50th ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How close should a vocal arrangement be to the original song?

    Added September 28, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1221 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some years ago I did some voice-only arrangements of Queen songs for a weekend workshop. I ended up listening to a lot of Queen recordings!     It made me wonder: how close do you need to stick to th... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    When patience wears thin – 5 strategies for choir (and other) leaders

    Added September 26, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1220 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

  • World Youth Choir

    World Youth Choir

    Added May 27, 2011 by World Youth Choir - 1220 views - 0 comments

    The World Youth Choir is one of the most original and important choirs that exists nowadays. Made of young singers between the ages of 17 and 26 from different nationalities, the World Youth Choir is a remarkable educational and social experience through different vocal traditions at the highest artistic level. The Wor... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The long and the short of it: height differences in singing groups

    Added June 19, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1217 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

    If you don’t feel nervous before a concert or a singing workshop then something’s wrong

    Added April 10, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1217 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I never sleep the night before running a singing workshop and I always feel terribly nervous before a concert – whether I’m singing or conducting.   photo by Francesco   But I wouldn’t h... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    I may not know much about music, but I know what I like!

    Added November 13, 2014 by Chris Rowbury - 1216 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Somebody asked me the other day if I do workshops on songs from the musicals. I don't like musical theatre, so the answer was a resounding “No”.     Many people come to singing workshops becau... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Don’t peak too soon – effective rehearsal planning for your next concert

    Added January 17, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 1215 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 have just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring concert. I need to plan an effective rehearsal schedule.     Our singers ar... read more