• Chris Rowbury

    12 ideas to help deal with problems in a small chorus

    Added January 29, 2014 by Chris Rowbury - 1873 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers on my own blog.Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.  A choir leader asks:   “I would very much appreciate yo... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION and Ales

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 812 views - 0 comments

    FRIDAY 24 JULY, 9.15pm ALBION AND ALES at Buxton Festival FringeA late-night performance full of colour and lights... We sing some of our most colourful songs and everyone gets a pint of Albion Ale (or a glass of wine or juice) to celebrate... TICKETS ARE DISCOUNTED FOR A LIMITED TIME - BUY THEM SOON -- Full d... read more

  • meeting music

    Budapest International Choir Festival & Competition - Where it all began

    Added May 17, 2016 by meeting music - 1014 views - 0 comments

    Proudly announce April 9-13, 2017 to meet in Budapest, Hungary to celebrate the 16th edition of the famous and well known event, Budapest International Choir Festival & Competition! In 1988, a new festival and competition series for choirs to enjoy singing through competitive and noncompetitive way in one big event ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What motivates you to turn up to choir week after week?

    Added November 29, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1821 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   You can tell winter is on its way because it’s dark and cold when I set off for choir each week.   photo by Todd Shaffer   It would be much easier to stay at home in front of the fire, so what... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    When you don’t feel like singing, that’s the perfect time to do it – sing yourself happy!

    Added April 24, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1001 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us wait until the mood hits us before we do something. But often the doing something is what changes our mood for the better.     The saying “Don’t sing because you’re happy, be h... read more

  • Gregor Laskowski

    Praha Music Festival 2023 (Czech Republic)

    Added February 9, 2021 by Gregor Laskowski - 917 views - 0 comments

    13th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Prague (Czech Republic)30.08. - 03.09.2023 PRAGUE – one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolesExperience the Golden City on the Vltava with its flair and numerous sights like the famous Prague Castle, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge, and the G... read more

  • meeting music

    At meeting music we are already looking forward to returning to Mozart's hometown, Salzburg. Next year join us!

    Added July 10, 2024 by meeting music - 319 views - 0 comments

    Salzburg is traditionally famous for its musical festivals and vivid cultural life during the whole year. Get together there again through choral music!Beyond the love of music, Salzburg is renowned for its wonderful surroundings, what makes the city’s original Alpine atmosphere and for its baroque architecture. ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Low women vs. tenor men

    Added October 27, 2011 by Chris Rowbury - 10002 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is a lack of men in many community choirs (Why men won’t sing).     The Tenor by Paul Helm   One of the results of this is that the so-called ‘tenor’ section is mainly po... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    Come and Sing - Albion

    Added February 1, 2014 by Andrew Throssell - 908 views - 0 comments

    Have you heard Albion?   Now is your chance to sing with them and perform.   After the lovely massed singing at Christmas, this year we're holding a Come and Sing! Absorb some of the Albion techniques, work closely with the singers in a choral workshop, and then take part in the 'Spring Songs' concert i... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - in Wirksworth

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 674 views - 0 comments

    SATURDAY 25 APRIL at 7.30pm ST MARY'S CHURCH, WIRKSWORTH, Derbyshire DE4 4DQ - website www.wirksworthteamministry.co.ukWe return to this beautiful venue for a special spring concert, with songs fresh for 2015. All proceeds from this concert will go to Wirksworth Rotary's Aquabox, providing clean drinking wa... read more