Added by Chris Rowbury - 940 views - 0 comments
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are times in most choirs when a soloist or a small ensemble is required. These roles can be allocated by the MD but in many cases singers are asked to volunteer to try out. photo by Paterm ... read more
Added by Mila Schiavo Weyrauch - 601 views - 0 comments
The Brazilian Online Choir Whether you are new to Brazilian music or already have a passion for it, you are invited to join us for a unique and exciting experience: The Brazilian Online Choir! The Brazilian Online Choir is a 3-month course that will meet once a week and is designed to enhance ... read more
Added by Chris Rowbury - 1569 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
Added by Chris Rowbury - 1607 views - 0 comments
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Obvious really, but a choir is a large organism made up of lots of individuals who are working together. The Tenor by Amyn Kassam Part of the joy is to be part of something greater than on... read more
Added by Chris Rowbury - 1181 views - 0 comments
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] “Being able to make 40 people who do not know each other sing so well together was amazing” “An excellent day proving that 50 strangers can blend very well indeed in close harmony” &n... read more
Added by David Hawkin - 2682 views - 0 comments
High-flying chorister returns to Leeds Minster Toby Ward will be among a group from King’s College, Cambridge, to perform at Leeds Minster on Tuesday 25 March 2014. The close harmony group The King’s Men [formerly known as Collegium Regale] will be presenting a concert entitled Byrd, Broadway and t... read more
Added by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 720 views - 0 comments
Melbourne International Singers Festival 2015 presents Best of British - Queen’s Birthday Concert Monday June 8 2015, 2.30pm Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square Come and celebrate with a right-royal musical romp and all your favourite Best of British music – including the Beatles, John Rutter... read more
Added by Chris Rowbury - 7806 views - 0 comments
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Of course it depends on how complex the song is and how many verses there are. Photo by Frodo Babbs But how long does it take to really get a song under your belt so you can sing it confidently ... read more
Added by Adam Paltrowitz - 1616 views - 0 comments
(this blog post has been taken from the Choral Clartiy Blog) Your Singer MISSED The Concert….What do we do? – Use the 5 “E”s It can be quite frustrating when we have prepared for months, have a perfect balance, exact riser alignment and then students don’t show up to the concert... read more
Added by MusicNiagara - 445 views - 0 comments
Music Niagara Festival launches its 21st season with 29 concerts in four weeks spanning from July 14th to August 11th. This seasons line up celebrates and presents a wide range of genres that span the musical spectrum—chamber music, choral, vocal, contemporary, country, folk, and jazz. ... read more
