• Chris Rowbury

    Singing and our sense of self

    Added December 5, 2012 by Chris Rowbury - 2294 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In many ways, we are all defined by the songs we choose to sing. Our favourite ditties say a lot about our tastes, background, age, religion and culture.   photo by rgdaniel   Songs and singing help to def... read more

  • Liz Garnett

    Conductors' Day, Tamworth, UK

    Added December 4, 2012 by Liz Garnett - 1043 views - 0 comments

    Conductors’ Day 19 January 2013 The Coton Centre, Tamworth, B79 9AA10.00 am - 4.00 pm Presented by the Association of British Choral Directors, Midlands Region The day is designed to appeal to choral directors with a range of experience; it is intended both to support those new in their role and to give we... read more

  • Mike Edwards

    A Christmas Concert by A Cappella

    Added December 3, 2012 by Mike Edwards - 889 views - 0 comments

    A Christmas Concert by A CappellaPenzance-based choir A Cappella will give a concert of Christmas Carols and Early Musicat St Germoe Parish Church, Germoe, TR20 9QX,on Friday 7th December at 7.30 p.m.Admission is £5, payable at the door.Parking will be available at the school near the church.Refreshments wil... read more

  • Jae-Joon  Lee

    2013 Yeosu International Choir Competition & Festival

    Added December 1, 2012 by Jae-Joon Lee - 5508 views - 0 comments

    We are happy to see you in 2013 Yeosu International Choir Competition & Festival. Under the Slogan of “Songs of Ocean, Songs of Joy”, the 2013 Yeosu International Choir Competition & Festival will be a venue where people who love choral music gather to sing and share love together. In particular, the 2013... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Does your singing voice reveal the real you?

    Added November 28, 2012 by Chris Rowbury - 5477 views - 2 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We’ve all seen it: a timid, slouched, nervous person approaches the microphone. We expect disaster. They open their mouth and the most amazing, beautiful sound comes out. They transform before our very eyes into a c... read more

  • VIVA, Sandnes traditional Advent/Christmas concerts 2012

    Added November 27, 2012 by Jan Steensrud - 780 views - 0 comments

    Again, for the 42nd time VIVA, Sandnes kulturskolekor sing their traditional concerts the last Sunday of Advent, i.e. the last Sunday before Christmas. Well, we have included the Saturday too! On which we vist a neighbouring congregation. This year we go to Froiland & Orstad churc on Sat 22. Dec at 18:00 hrs and Sandne... read more

  • Melanie Holt

    Bridgnorth Choral Society setting the Festive Scene at Weston Park this Christmas

    Added November 27, 2012 by Melanie Holt - 945 views - 0 comments

    Bridgnorth Choral Society will be helping to create a truly special country house Christmas experience at Weston Park this festive season. Guests will be greeted by the House Butler and then enjoy a Champagne Reception to the sound of ‘choirs singing’ with Christmas carols performed by Bridgnorth... read more

  • Melanie Holt

    Bridgnorth Choral Society setting the Festive Scene at Weston Park this Christmas

    Added November 27, 2012 by Melanie Holt - 788 views - 0 comments

    Bridgnorth Choral Society will be helping to create a truly special country house Christmas experience at Weston Park this festive season. Guests will be greeted by the House Butler and then enjoy a Champagne Reception to the sound of ‘choirs singing’ with Christmas carols performed by Bridgnorth... read more

  • Keara  Sheeran

    SUNNI MAE... Our Tiny Dancer

    Added November 25, 2012 by Keara Sheeran - 1483 views - 0 comments

    With a clear start to my groggy day, i reminisce on the wedding the day before thinking how lovely it was to see my friend happily married and content. People had been gracious with the kind words regarding my music for the ceremony and I was grateful for the encouragement.   Today would be a different day. Used... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why basses can’t remember their part

    Added November 21, 2012 by Chris Rowbury - 3478 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke thing, but now I realise that there are good reasons why it’s hard to remember.     droning on The bass part oft... read more