• Chris Rowbury

    Do you need perfect pitch to lead a choir?

    Added May 6, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1127 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   A budding choir director writes:   “Last year I got involved w... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Where are all the birthday songs?

    Added September 6, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1124 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

  • meeting music

    Per Musicam Ad Astra - Everybody will be Singing with the Stars

    Added December 23, 2015 by meeting music - 1122 views - 0 comments

      We can't remind often enough, but we have a lot to happen if you interested in choral music and to find out about new destination in Europe. The city of Copernicus would be a great place to perform your repertoire and be part of an International Festival.  Just let yourself be charmed by this beautiful c... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The social side of singing: any excuse for a tea break!

    Added March 16, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1122 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I’m booked to run a singing workshop for someone, I always make sure that I get there early. I usually arrive to find people milling around, chatting and drinking tea.   Photo by World Agrofores... read more

  • Frank Eychaner

    Beyond the Music: Building Community in our musical ensembles, Part II

    Added June 23, 2013 by Frank Eychaner - 1122 views - 0 comments

    Helping students belong. 1)      Non musical skills celebrated 2)      Creating indispensability               Students that experience success in school are less likely to have academic or behavioral probl... read more

  • Martin Gölles

    Martin's Virtual Choir

    Added September 27, 2017 by Martin Gölles - 1121 views - 0 comments

    Hi Everyone, I'm Martin Gölles, a composer and conductor from Hungary. I'd like to perform one of my choir pieces called "Autumn Air" with a virtual choir. Want to be apart of this project? Please check my blog: http://martingolles.blogspot.hu/p/autumn-air.html   Please check and like/follow/share my ... read more

  • Introducing children to classical concerts – less doesn’t have

    Added November 14, 2011 by scchoir - 1121 views - 0 comments

    This is an extract from our full blog on classical concerts for children:   It’s one of the perennial questions asked by those involved in promoting classical concerts: how do we get more young people (and indeed children) coming to hear how wonderful classical music is live, and to instil in them a real l... read more

  • That Choir

    That Choir Remembers 2012

    Added October 20, 2012 by That Choir - 1119 views - 0 comments

    That Choir Remembers Friday, November 9th, 8pm St. Patrick's Church - 141 McCaul St. at Dundas St. West - TORONTO Tickets: $25 general admission / $15 seniors & arts workers  / $5 all students   That Choir invites you to join us for our annual Remembrance Day concert. Through a shared musical experience,... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to adapt singing warm ups if you have limited mobility

    Added March 6, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1118 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 to be a better singer if you’re a mere mortal

    Added December 4, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1118 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When you think you’re not singing well, you’ll often blame yourself. But what if it’s something else, something outside yourself that you can fix quite easily?   Here are some reasons why you might... read more