• Chris Rowbury

    The lost generation of singers – why no provision for the under 50s?

    Added December 4, 2013 by Chris Rowbury - 1637 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Sing Up programme for schools was set up by the UK government in January 2007 and was funded by them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give every child the chance to sing, with opportunities to develop their s... read more

  • George Ramsay

    Give the Gift of Music This Holiday Season!

    Added December 2, 2013 by George Ramsay - 723 views - 0 comments

    If you're having trouble deciding what to get your children or grandchildren for a holiday gift, agonize no longer!   It has never been easier to give the gift of music lessons, and signing up over the holiday season practically guarantees you will find a deal that will save you money, and get yourself or loved ... read more

  • A Ho Ho Ho Lot of Harmony show coming up!

    Added December 1, 2013 by Dannie - 906 views - 0 comments

    A Ho Ho Ho Lot of Harmony show will be at 2 pm and also at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Music City Chorus and, we, its female counterpart TuneTown Show Chorus will entertain with chord-ringing precision, humor and good cheer.   The a cappella program, which is for all ages, includes a carol sing-along. The loca... read more

  • Busy time for Choral Society

    Added December 1, 2013 by Bridgnorth - 761 views - 0 comments

    The members of Bridgnorth Choral Society are having a very busy time in the build up to Christmas. Every Friday and Saturday in December they are entertaining dinner guest at the house at Weston Park. This has become a very popular event at Weston Park with the dinners being sold out. The choral Society will be perfor... read more

  • THE CHOIR

    Spectacular Christmas Spectacular! - Melbourne, Dec 15th

    Added November 30, 2013 by THE CHOIR - 918 views - 0 comments

    School of Hard Knocks Institute presents Spectacular Christmas Spectacular! Proceeds go to support the School of Hard Knocks Institute arts, cultural and wellbeing programs   Book now for the best Christmas concert in town! Melbouren Town Hall December 15th at 3pm   Jonathon Welch AM – ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Singing and moving – at the same time!

    Added November 27, 2013 by Chris Rowbury - 4012 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   From my experience with choirs and singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation.   photo by by The Failed Photographer   I often try to introduce a bit of clapping or some steps ... read more

  • Arvo Pärt in the Temple of Dendur (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

    Added November 26, 2013 by Met Museum Presents - 1628 views - 0 comments

    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Tõnu Kaljuste, Director The Metropolitan Museum of Art Monday, June 2nd, 7:00 pm, 2014 $60   Kanon Pokajanen (1997) is one of Arvo Pärt's unqualified masterpieces—and a work of sustained inner unity and immense cumulative force. Performed by the ensemble ... read more

  • The Hilliard Ensemble

    Added November 26, 2013 by Met Museum Presents - 885 views - 0 comments

    The Hilliard Ensemble The Metropolitan Museum of Art Wednesday, January 22nd, 7:00 pm, 2014 $65, Bring the Kids for $1, 30 years and under $15   Don’t miss The Hilliard Ensemble in one of their FINAL APPEARANCES! One of the world’s finest vocal chamber groups, they will be performing a progra... read more

  • The Crossing: A Christmas Concert

    Added November 26, 2013 by Met Museum Presents - 997 views - 0 comments

    The Crossing: A Christmas Concert The Metropolitan Museum of Art Sunday, December 22nd, 6:00 pm $60, Bring the Kids for $1, 30 years and under $15   "The Crossing, under their director, Donald Nally, have a rich, warm and beautifully focused sound . . ." —New York Times The highly praised a cappella ch... read more

  • Calmus Ensemble Leipzig

    Added November 26, 2013 by Met Museum Presents - 810 views - 0 comments

    Calmus Ensemble Leipzig The Metropolitan Museum of Art Sunday, December 8th, 7:00 pm $60   "Precise, polished... The group held the audience... spellbound with its artistry.... I’ve never heard finer ensemble singing." —The Washington Post. From the city where Johann Sebastian Bach spent his most... read more