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    Concorso Corale Internazionale Riva del Garda

    Added March 26, 2014 by meeting music - 1946 views - 0 comments

    Curious about the Jury at 13. Concorso Corale Internazionale in Riva del Garda?   From 13.–17. April 2014 choirs from around the world take part at the 13th edition of Concorso Corale Internazionale in Riva del Garda, Italy.   Singers are special and most important persons at competitions and festi... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How singing together creates communities

    Added July 1, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1859 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a brand new one.   Photo by niallkennedy   In most ... read more

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    Let yourself be charmed in 2017! - NEW DATE!

    Added September 7, 2016 by meeting music - 896 views - 0 comments

    In 2015 more than 450 singers came from 10 countries to share their musical knowledge and sing together in one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. We can proudly say that not only the festival scene is stunning but the performances always amaze as well the Jury and the audience. You could be the next...   Kee... read more

  • Frances Wilson

    Sing for the King - the RSCM invites choirs to celebrate the coronation in song

    Added February 7, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 782 views - 0 comments

    The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) announces ‘Sing for the King’, a special choral music commission from acclaimed British singer and composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The Mountains shall bring peace uses words from the Psalms, inclu... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Singing Circle: Meditation, Mantra and Singing For Well-Being - Rennes - France

    Added October 9, 2024 by HeartSong Normandie - 472 views - 0 comments

    Singing Circle   Meditation, Mantras and Singing For Well-Being     Find Your Voice and Sing From The Heart   at Aux Beaux Parleurs, Rennes   "Keep singing, it uncovers the love. The love of who we truly are." - Krishna Das   Join our Singing Circle to find your voice, sing fro... read more

  • Jana Doubell

    Acastella rocks

    Added March 24, 2013 by Jana Doubell - 686 views - 0 comments

    Wow.....So great to be on the sit... Hey peeps... I''m new... but i love singing and music.... I'm currently in Netherlands working for a  year and next year I'm coming to Stellenboch.. I would really like it if some of you that are currently in touch with acapellagroups therewould contact me on my email or surc... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to get people back after the break

    Added March 26, 2014 by Chris Rowbury - 1358 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We all know that singing workshops are just an excuse to string together a series of tea breaks and lunch breaks. And concerts are an excuse to have a drink during the interval and catch up with old friends.   E... read more

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    Chris Rowbury's monthly music roundup

    Added July 1, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 937 views - 0 comments

    I thought you might be interested in a new venture of mine.     I’m about to publish a free, monthly roundup of music news delivered straight to your inbox. As those of you who follow my Facebook Page know, I regularly post interesting videos, articles, photos and jokes about all things musical, c... read more

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    Easy songs for your choir 1: what is ‘easy’?

    Added September 15, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 6007 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.     Linda writes:   “Because I like to sing, my work has ask... read more

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    Does God mind if you sing badly in church?

    Added June 2, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 687 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