• Gregor Laskowski

    Choral Workshop on Lake Garda (Italy)

    Added December 5, 2019 by Gregor Laskowski - 817 views - 0 comments

    We are searching again for singers for our choral workshop in Italy next year. 15-18 October 2020 on Lake Garda with W. A. Mozart's - Coronation Mass, KV 317 For more information please visit www.choral-workshops.com We are looking forward to you and our joint singing in Italy.

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to be a better singer if you’re a mere mortal

    Added December 4, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1117 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When you think you’re not singing well, you’ll often blame yourself. But what if it’s something else, something outside yourself that you can fix quite easily?   Here are some reasons why you might... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Effective ways to recruit more men for your choir #getmensinging

    Added November 27, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1592 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lots of mixed choirs don’t have enough male singers, and many established male voice choirs are not managing to find younger recruits (see my series of three posts Men and singing).     Here are some id... read more

  • World Peace Choral Festival

    World Peace Choral Festival 2020

    Added November 27, 2019 by World Peace Choral Festival - 945 views - 0 comments

    From July 15th to 19th 2020, Vienna, the music capital of the world, will be once again the stage for children and youth choirs from all around the world. Under the slogan "Coming together to sing, singing for a better future", the young participants will promote world peace by means of their music. The World Peace Cho... read more

  • Ace99 Cultural

    Orientale Concentus 13 IS BACK!

    Added November 25, 2019 by Ace99 Cultural - 632 views - 0 comments

    LEARN HOW YOU CAN STAND A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO SGD $25,000!Event: 13th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus, Singapore 2020 Date: 25 July – 28 July 2020Location: Singapore Orientale Concentus was conceptualized in 2008 with the purpose of connecting choristers from diverse cultural and choral... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Last minute easy Christmas carol arrangements!

    Added November 20, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 947 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you might find a few gaps in your Christmas song list. Or you might b... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How welcoming is your choir?

    Added November 20, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 829 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I bet you think your choir is a wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with open arms. But what if I told you that new members might find your choir scary, cliquey and unwelcoming? Maybe it’s ti... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Inspire and unleash hidden talents!

    Added November 18, 2019 by Tim Knight - 384 views - 0 comments

    Inspire a new generation of composers …. who do you know with hidden talents? Now available only via our website … gift vouchers for taster composition lessons… a chance to explore and unleash hidden talents and creative juices from wherever you are in the world!  'Just wanted to let you know... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Sing something simple (and see if your singing is as good as you think it is)

    Added November 13, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 890 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you’re like me, you’re always tempted to add harmonies to the simplest of melodies, whether it’s singing along with others or arranging a song. But don’t overlook the simplicity of unison singing... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Planning ahead: leave space for the unexpected

    Added November 6, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 732 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink   But be careful not to over-plan or you won’t be able... read more