• Chris Rowbury

    How to decide whether to cancel a concert or singing workshop

    Added June 26, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1107 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

    When will it be safe to sing together again in person?

    Added May 12, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 1107 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

  • southbankcentre

    Chorus Festival - Family Workshop, 6 May at Southbank Centre

    Added April 22, 2013 by southbankcentre - 1105 views - 0 comments

    Sing together with your family this May Bank Holiday...Singers, workshops, rehearsals and a wide range of choral performances, all ringing out from the foyers and outdoor spaces - with plenty of opportunities to join in!The Monday Family Workshop Bring your parents, children and grandparents to the Monday Family Works... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to give and receive starting notes 2: receiving your note accurately

    Added July 31, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1104 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

    Four powerful ideas guaranteed to help you learn to sing better

    Added July 17, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1103 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People are always asking me how they can learn to sing. Everyone is already a singer of course, but it’s always possible to learn how to sing better.     Here are four simple but powerful ideas... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Melbourne International Singers Festival 2014 & Melbourne Eisteddfod 2014

    Added July 1, 2013 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 1103 views - 0 comments

    Melbourne International Singers Festival 2014 & Melbourne Eisteddfod 2014 - confirmed for JUNE 4-9, 2014.....   Put this in your diary NOW and watch www.singersfestival.org for updates!     Australia’s Most Exciting Festival For Choirs And Singers Of All Styles And Ages!

  • Chris Rowbury

    Can you join a choir if you can’t hit a note?

    Added March 18, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 1102 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

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Hand In Hand - celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with songs of Courage, Joy and Love

    Added November 14, 2016 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 1102 views - 0 comments

    Be inspired and make a real difference at Hand In Hand, Melbourne Town Hall, Saturday 10th December, 3pm    Do you long to listen to beautiful arias from your favourite operas, groove to gospel and swoon to classics that you know and love?  Do you want to celebrate this Christmas just a littl... read more

  • Holly M

    Podcast #6 Vocal Warmup 1 — Vowels and mouth positioning

    Added October 23, 2011 by Holly M - 1099 views - 0 comments

    Podcast Powered By Podbean Not Twitter tweeting, but renaissance madrigal birds tweets make up most of the lyrics in the song Le chant des oyseaux.   Our director, Pierre, gives us direction in a particularly tricky section of the song and you'll get a taste of the intricacies of working this renaissance ma... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Kids Choir Fundraising for others

    Added September 5, 2015 by Karen Boyce - 1097 views - 0 comments

    The Major Minors Children’s Choir have been busy performing across the region this year. Their next concert features choir singing and solos from members of the choir who performed at the Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competitions  in July. The Choir took out the choir category and many of the children won awa... read more