• Chris Rowbury

    How to cope with singing in the heat

    Added June 30, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 616 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

  • Santiago Veros

    Plans and proposals for the 2021/22 season

    Added June 27, 2021 by Santiago Veros - 437 views - 0 comments

      Today I want to tell you what I plan to offer you between now and May 2022. That is why in this post I will talk about the next consortia, Music for Choir and Orchestra, ACDA conference 2022 and acquisition of works online. So, here we go:   It is clear that the sense of communitarianism is... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What to do when teaching a new song goes horribly wrong

    Added June 23, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 542 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

  • Here's How Choirs Can Raise Funds For Charity

    Added June 18, 2021 by Jackie Edwards - 1138 views - 0 comments

    One of the most significant teachings from God is fostering the spirit of generosity towards others by providing aid to those in need. Church members willingly extend a helping hand and give their assistance to others, through actions such as aiding the less fortunate, persons with disabilities, teaching children, or e... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Summer Sale!

    Added June 17, 2021 by Tim Knight - 330 views - 0 comments

    If you're on the look out for something short and sweet, maybe 'Ave Verum' might fit the bill... one of our current half-price summer sale offers... more to follow! https://youtu.be/EiOlCEfYEh4

  • Chris Rowbury

    What is harmony singing (and why we need to be careful when using jargon)?

    Added June 16, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 625 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

    10 golden truths I have learnt from 25 years of choir leading

    Added June 9, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 604 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

  • Making Professional-Sounding Choir Recordings In Rehearsal

    Added June 9, 2021 by Jackie Edwards - 610 views - 0 comments

    Over 400 million people around the world regularly stream music. It's a quick, easy and accessible way of sharing your choir’s music with the community. You don’t need to invest in expensive equipment, however, to be able to make professional-sounding recordings of your choir. You can do this usin... read more

  • Rew Jones

    Documentary - "Muted" How Can A Choir survive when it's illegal to sing together?

    Added June 6, 2021 by Rew Jones - 387 views - 0 comments

    This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the choir through all the ups, downs, and ever-changing restrictions. I hope this sort doc brings... read more

  • PlayItForward

    Rescheduling Melbourne International Singers Festival to August 2021

    Added June 5, 2021 by PlayItForward - 385 views - 0 comments

    As Melbourne is currently in lockdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic we have re-scheduled our #MISF21 program at The Dock to the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August 2021. Our Artistic Director, Jonathon Welch AM, and all of our fabulous presenters are committed to these new dates and are looking forward to a f... read more