• Chris Rowbury

    Only connect – a brief introduction to social media for choirs

    Added March 25, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 786 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In case you haven’t noticed: this is the modern world.   photo by Yoel Ben-Avraham   If you’re not promoting your choir on social media, then you’re missing a trick. Here’s a handy in... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to sing quietly (without running out of breath)

    Added March 11, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1431 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people find it hard to sing quietly. They seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly.   photo by Cristian V.   Why is this and how can you learn to sing quietly?When we’re as... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    One recording is worth a thousand photos – use sound to promote your choir

    Added March 4, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 651 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing is all about sound, whether it’s a one-day workshop, a live concert or a CD.     I’m amazed at choir websites, concert promotion and singing workshop publicity which is full of photos, but... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    6 ways to stop the strain of other singers relying on you (or you relying on them)

    Added February 26, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1047 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The rehearsal begins and the Altos looks around in panic: “Where’s Carol?” Carol is a strong, confident singer, but she’s not here this week.   Pieter Bruegel the Elder - The Parable of the ... read more

  • PlayItForward

    Play It Forward Announces World Premiere of Climate Change Choral Work

    Added February 25, 2020 by PlayItForward - 449 views - 0 comments

    Play It Forward is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of our next newly commissioned major choral work - ECOTORIO at the Melbourne International Singers Festival on Sun June 7, 2020! ECOTORIO is an exciting new song cycle written for SATB community and school choirs by Dave Newington and Jonathon Welch, written i... read more

  • Benny Ng

    Will You Be a Good Singer? Do You Have What It Takes?

    Added February 23, 2020 by Benny Ng - 750 views - 0 comments

    If you're a beginner singer and you've just joined a choir, this article is written for you. Maybe you joined the choir because you wanted to test the waters. Maybe you're just too nervous to sing on your own. Or maybe you jsut enjoy singing with like minded people.   Will you be a good singer? Do you have what... read more

  • Tim Knight

    TODAY! Fantastic Friday Offer on Digital Downloads

    Added February 21, 2020 by Tim Knight - 340 views - 0 comments

    TODAY! Fantastic Friday Offer on Digital Downloads... valid until midnight on Saturday 22nd February! 30% off all products in our 'Digital Downloads' collection which covers choral, MVC, instrumental, organ music, Christmas music and even a choir 'survival guide'! To take advantage of this offer, just enter the code 'F... read more

  • Catherine Carrère

    Brahms Requiem, a German Requiem

    Added February 18, 2020 by Catherine Carrère - 651 views - 0 comments

    Teddington Choral Society together with their Musical Director, Julian Collings, is delighted to announce its Spring concert coming in March 2020.   Join us on March 28th at 7:30pm. At All Saints Parish Church, 14-16 Market Pl, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JP.   This year's concert will feature the powerf... read more

  • Lindsay Rountree

    Gardiner St Gospel Choir - 20th Anniversary Concert

    Added February 17, 2020 by Lindsay Rountree - 461 views - 0 comments

    Going Platinum – 20th Anniversary Concert Sunday 8th March The Button Factory, Temple Bar, Dublin City Centre   Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of Ireland's longest-running and most popular gospel choirs, are celebrating 20 phenomenal years by performing with their amazing 6-piece band at Dublin's Butt... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    10 choir website mistakes to avoid (or how to look professional online)

    Added February 13, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 4075 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I was trawling through a bunch of choir websites the other day in order to send out some information about a workshop I’m running.     I was amazed how hard it was to contact many of them and in general... read more