• Chris Rowbury

    Why a choir can never be truly democratic

    Added February 13, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 2735 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Ever asked your choir members how they think things are going? Is there a large committee helping to run your choir? If so, you’ve realised that a choir is not a democracy.     A choir is more like a... read more

  • Roberto Maggio

    MAIORI CHOIR FESTIVAL - international festival & choirs competition 26th june/1th July 2019 Maiori, Amalfi Coast,Italy

    Added February 10, 2019 by Roberto Maggio - 643 views - 0 comments

    MAIORI CHOIR FESTIVAL   Maiori International Choirsl Festival is held annually in June. Our staff and Maiori city  welcomes choirs from across the world for a programme of Gala concerts, Schools Concert. Maiori is well known as the pearl of Amalfi coast and is noted for its high standards of hospit... read more

  • Hitting The Right Fashion Notes Without Compromising On Comfort

    Added February 8, 2019 by Jackie Edwards - 767 views - 0 comments

    If you’re reading this while decluttering your wardrobe you’re not alone; Netflix’s new Marie Kondo show has inspired something of a global clearout, with her Instagram following rising from 710,000 to 1.2million within a fortnight and social media flooded with before and after pictures. Muc... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The differences between a ‘natural voice’ choir and all the rest

    Added February 6, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1515 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You may have come across the term ‘natural voice’. You may also have realised by now that I am a member of The Natural Voice Network.     But what exactly is the ‘natural voice’ and... read more

  • Sing, sing, sing for a celebration!

    Added February 5, 2019 by Jackie Edwards - 852 views - 0 comments

    The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of more than 250,000 chorus groups, making choral singing by far the... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Beach Boys bonanza - residential singing weekend

    Added January 30, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 595 views - 0 comments

    Spend a fantastic weekend learning Beach Boys songs in glorious harmony in the beautiful Wye Valley.   Men especially welcome!     Friday 3 May 2019 5pm to Sunday 5 May 2019 2pm Dean Valley Manor (formerly Lindors Country House Hotel) The Fence St. Briavels Lydney GL15 6RB Wye Valley, Gloucestersh... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Using world songs in the classroom: a teacher’s guide to sourcing songs and how to teach them

    Added January 30, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1313 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs by ear or using songs from the world music repertoire (‘wor... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Early bird offer for Scottish Singing Holiday - Limited places only

    Added January 29, 2019 by Tim Knight - 487 views - 0 comments

    Friday 18th – Monday 21st October 2019 WHITCHESTER CHRISTIAN GUEST HOUSE, HAWICK, TD9 7LN   For our third singing holiday, we are delighted to invite experienced singers to join us at Whitchester Christian Guest House and Centre, which is a non-denominational 19th Century house in a peaceful set... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Dales Escape - Singing Holiday in beautiful Yorkshire Dales

    Added January 29, 2019 by Tim Knight - 668 views - 0 comments

      TIM KNIGHT MUSIC SINGING HOLIDAY ‘DALES ESCAPE’ Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2019 NEWFIELD HALL, AIRTON, NR MALHAM, BD23 4AA We are delighted to invite experienced singers to take part in our next singing holiday encompassing fun, fine food and exquisite music at the superbly... read more

  • Catherine Carrère

    Barcarolle Choir Belters Valentine Jazzy Pop Sing Along

    Added January 28, 2019 by Catherine Carrère - 496 views - 0 comments

    Piano Kensington will be hosting the Barcarolle Belters group (Barcarolle Choir) for a very special Valentine evening   Barcarolle Belters will perform a variety of love and romance famous tunes under the direction of Sam Evans and accompanied by Oliver Lallemant at the piano   At Piano Kensington 1... read more