• Chris Rowbury

    How can similar choirs be so different?

    Added August 20, 2013 by Chris Rowbury - 1150 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Over the years I have run choirs and singing groups all based on the same principles, but in different locations. The general mix of genders, ages, backgrounds, etc. tends to be very similar.     Yet each ... read more

  • Holly M

    The Stairwell Carollers Choir Blog

    Added September 2, 2011 by Holly M - 1150 views - 0 comments

    Hi   Here is our Blog -- The Stairwell Caroller Choir Blog. We'd love you to drop by. Thanks, Holly ;)

  • Chris Rowbury

    When singers don’t show up – how to rehearse effectively

    Added June 21, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1150 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

    Think you’ve forgotten how to sing or conduct? It happens to us all!

    Added June 12, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1148 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

    Ablaze Records 'New Choral Voices Vol 4' out now and we're on it!

    Added August 27, 2020 by Tim Knight - 1147 views - 0 comments

    Read all about it and our special offer to celebrate it's release! https://www.timknightmusic.com/post/requiem-makes-a-blaze Please get in touch with us if you have any comments or queries.... mail@timknightmusic.com

  • Chris Rowbury

    Should singing together be a guilty pleasure?

    Added December 20, 2012 by Chris Rowbury - 1147 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Imagine going to Soho with a group of like-minded friends and gathering in a dimly-lit, subterranean private room with plush seats and stylish decor. Fully kitted out with all the necessary equipment along with a comprehe... read more

  • Interkultur Germany

    Finally on the list: Stellenbosch University Choir

    Added November 17, 2011 by Interkultur Germany - 1147 views - 0 comments

        Have you seen it? On Monday we had an update of choirs that have newly registered for the 2012 World Choir Games (WCG). Six new nations will be there and finally an old acquaintance is on that list, too: Stellenbosch University Choir from South Africa, double champion of the 2010 World Choir Games in ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to develop perfect warm up exercises for your choir

    Added January 20, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 1145 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]The choir leader’s (and singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create your own exciting new warm up exercises. I’ll show you how.&nb... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Outdoor gigs: how to cope when audiences aren’t interested

    Added August 21, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1145 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

  • Andrew Miller

    Part Recordings for virtually any piece

    Added September 13, 2012 by Andrew Miller - 1144 views - 0 comments

    Greetings again, fellow music educators!   You can now get part recordings sung by professional singers for virtually any choral piece to help your students learn challenging music on their own time at a much faster rate.  Part recordings offered in two formats:   1) Separate parts alo... read more