• Chris Rowbury

    What should individual singers focus on when performing as part of a choir or small group?

    Added June 19, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 952 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other singers, conductor, audience, your own part, remembering lyrics, sheet music, and so on.   But w... read more

  • Frances Wilson

    Christmas Past, Present & Future with Zeb Soanes

    Added November 15, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 283 views - 0 comments

    CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS IN OUR HISTORIC CHURCHES  1st December 2022, 7-8.30pm, All Hallows by the Tower, London EC3R 5BJ Narrator: Zeb Soanes of ClassicFM Presented by the Royal School of Church Music & the Churches Conservation Trust Following a successful partnership for t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Outdoor gigs: how to cope when audiences aren’t interested

    Added August 21, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1166 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

  • Jae-Joon  Lee

    Come & sing! 2013 Yeosu International Choir Competition & Festival

    Added December 19, 2012 by Jae-Joon Lee - 2837 views - 0 comments

    Please visit our website of 2013 Yesou International Choir Competition & Festival !!!     Website : www.yicc2013.com  

  • THE CHOIR

    Support the School of Hard Knocks – attend a concert with Bernadette Peters or a workshop with Adrienne Angel

    Added March 3, 2014 by THE CHOIR - 915 views - 0 comments

    Support the School of Hard Knocks – attend a concert with Bernadette Peters OR a workshop with Adrienne Angel   Bernadette Peters in Concert   See the divine Bernadette Peters and help support the School of Hard Knocks as well!  Harmony House Productions will be donating $10 to the School o... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    In praise of imperfection in art

    Added April 29, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1006 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some people just love anything that’s finely honed, all shined up, squeaky clean, highly skilled and perfectly rendered. Not me.     Give me imperfection and humanity any time!   darling, you... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Soiree- concert (our first ever) fundraiser

    Added June 23, 2016 by Karen Boyce - 907 views - 0 comments

          The Major Minors Children's Choir in NZ was founded in 2012 by qualified musicians who voluntarily run two children's choirs based in Upper Hutt. Children for both choirs are aged 4-13 at the moment. We have grown in sound (and numbers) and our extension group for older kids is called The Harm... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Not everyone will like your singing voice – but that’s OK

    Added March 25, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 796 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 a new musical director takes over your choir: a guide for choir members

    Added November 16, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 489 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

  • Publicity Office Appointed

    Added November 7, 2011 by Nerys Arch - 829 views - 0 comments

    Bridgnorth Choral Society welcomed the appointment of Melanie Holt as Publicity Officer at their Annual General Meeting last month.  The Choral Society was established in 2006 and conducts regular performances in Bridgnorth and surrounding areas, often raising money for local charities. Melanie hopes that her... read more