• Chris Rowbury

    What small changes will make you a better singer or choir leader in the coming year?

    Added January 4, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1763 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is always room for improvement, whether you’re a singer, a choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a choir committee member. But it can become overwhelming if you tackle everything at once... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Planning ahead: leave space for the unexpected

    Added November 6, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 746 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink   But be careful not to over-plan or you won’t be able... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Is it time to widen your musical horizons?

    Added November 27, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 633 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

  • Calming classics help life limited children

    Added March 5, 2012 by Juliette Holtom - 940 views - 0 comments

    WORCESTER’S Elgar Chorale is holding a concert to raise notes of a financial kind in support of Acorns - but the charity is no stranger to the power of music.   While the choir is excited about its Concert for Hope, which features Vivaldi’s Gloria on the bill, the known calming effect of listening to... read more

  • Kitty Babcock

    Listening Part 2 - The Skills

    Added May 11, 2014 by Kitty Babcock - 621 views - 0 comments

    It is fun and challenging to truly listen.  When you allow the sound you hear to connect with the brain, some interesting synapses are formed.  Whether you are listening to a recording, live performance or a conversation, using the energy to truly listen creates an experience that is unique and enervating. &... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Men's harmony singing improvers weekend 13-15 November, Cambridgeshire

    Added September 16, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2281 views - 0 comments

    I'm always trying to get more men singing.   For some reason some men don't like mixed group, but prefer to sing with their own kind. I must admit that there is something special about hearing all male (or all female) voices in harmony together - it has another dimension from a mixed choir.   I thought I'... read more

  • Jason Asbury

    Communities in Harmony blog launched. Celebrating the ways choral music is transforming communities.

    Added January 9, 2017 by Jason Asbury - 728 views - 0 comments

    Community arts organizations create spaces for musicians, visual artists, and dancers ages 5-105 to come together, work together, create together, and engage in a collaborative process that builds relationships across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status and political affiliation.  Strong commun... read more

  • Justyna Dziuma

    "Treasures of Music: Armenia" album is ready!

    Added March 8, 2018 by Justyna Dziuma - 614 views - 0 comments

    It was a very long and difficult project, but the effect is worth its effort! The album "Treasures of Music: Armenia" contains 26 works with the Armenian repertoire performed by 14 choirs from Poland, Armenia, Ukraine, Germany and Moldova.   They are mostly folk pieces, arranged or composed by the famous Armenia... read more

  • Karen  Green

    Sight singing workshop

    Added March 8, 2012 by Karen Green - 1050 views - 0 comments

    Music Matters presents Sight Singing Workshop Sneaton castle Centre Whitby Sunday 10th June 10.30 -4pm £50 includes lunch tea/coffee breaks www.mmcourses.co.uk

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Melbourne Eisteddfod 2014 - closing date extended

    Added May 11, 2014 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 529 views - 0 comments

    Melbourne Choral Eisteddfod 4th – 6th June    ‘An experience, not just a competition’ Dr Jonathon Welch AM, Artistic Director   Registration closing date extended to May 25th   Internationally renowned adjudicators & fantastic prizes   Primary / Middle School –... read more