• Chris Rowbury

    Why singing is bad for you (and 7 reasons why you shouldn’t stop doing it)

    Added April 8, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 9448 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People don’t often talk about the downsides of singing.     We constantly bang on about the health benefits, social aspects, etc. but seldom mention the bad bits.   Here are 7 terrible things... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The challenges of commissioning a new piece for your choir

    Added April 1, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2255 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I find it hard to believe, but I started my choir WorldSong way back in October 1997. In 2007, we planned several events to celebrate our 10th anniversary.   photo by Foxtongue   One of these involved co... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - in Barlow

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 651 views - 0 comments

    FRIDAY 24 APRIL at 7.30pm ST LAURENCE'S CHURCH, BARLOW, Derbyshire S17 8TR - website www.barlow-church.org.uk We open the spring season with an appearance at the Barlow series, in a beautiful warm church with fine catering included in the ticket price! And we will give some first performances here, including... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - English Musical Festival

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 763 views - 0 comments

    SUNDAY 24 MAY at 2.15pm THE ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire - website www.englishmusicfestival.org.uk  We make our first appearance at this prestigious national festival in a beautiful church  -- Information and booking details all on the English Music Festival'... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - in Wirksworth

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 669 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

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION and Ales

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 805 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

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - Cakes and Concert

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 791 views - 0 comments

    Cakes and a Concert Saturday 2 May 2015 at 4pm Holy Trinity Church, Millhouses S7 2GY A special concert of collaborations and cakes… Albion’s only performance in Sheffield in the first half of 2015 – and it’s a unique one! “Stunning. Hits the emotions like no other pure sound. Go an... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - in Northampton

    Added April 1, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 729 views - 0 comments

    ALBION in Northampton Venue: All Saints Church, George Row, Northampton, , NN1 1DF Dates: 23 May 2015 Price: £5 full £1 Under 17 “Enthusiastic and exuberant group of singers; glorious joyful sound” – Audience comment, 2014 Whether you're ... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Choir Man in Africa - World premiere documentary screening in Melbourne

    Added March 31, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 746 views - 0 comments

    A special fundraising event for the African Children's Choir who will also make an appearance!   On Thursday 16th April, 7.30pm at CINEMA NOVA  Level 1, 380 Lygon Street | Carlton   Known by many as the 'Choir Man' for his multi award winning documentary 'Choir of Hard Knocks'. Jonathon Welch AM has... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    100 Years of ANZAC at Gallipoli- The Armed Man- A Mass for Peace

    Added March 29, 2015 by Karen Boyce - 1194 views - 0 comments

    The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace Each year on Anzac Day, New Zealanders (and Australians) mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings of 25 April 1915. On that day, thousands of young men, far from their homes, stormed the beaches on the Gallipoli Peninsula in what is now Turkey.     ... read more