• Giovanna Caruso

    Enemigo Coral: the choir and the Enemy of the People

    Added September 14, 2018 by Giovanna Caruso - 637 views - 0 comments

    Enemigo Coral is a play with chorus created and directed by Giovanna Caruso, based on Henrik Ibsen's classic An Enemy of the People. In this scenic creation, the choir of 14 people -including members of the Vocal Ensemble Tomas Luis de Victoria- is a fundamental aesthetic element, which is properly integrated into the ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Where do you find all your songs?

    Added September 12, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 815 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This is a question I’m often asked at my singing workshops, especially by people starting out as choir leaders.   photo by James Vaughan   There is often the assumption that I must have travel... read more

  • THE CHOIR

    Silver Screen Classics playing this Saturday at Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy

    Added September 7, 2018 by THE CHOIR - 593 views - 0 comments

    Dr Jonathon Welch AM will present Silver Screen Classics, on Saturday, at Australian Catholic University, at 3pm.  This spectacular, free concert celebrates beautiful music and also the launch of Jonathon’s new vision for arts inclusion for all Australians.      A myriad of performers will b... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Your job as a choir leader is to disappear

    Added September 5, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 847 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In David Zweig’s book he talks about Invisibles: people who are unseen when their job is done perfectly (who only draw attention to themselves when things go wrong).     It got me thinking that... read more

  • meeting music

    Spend some time in Caorle/Venice - the best thing you do next Spring

    Added September 3, 2018 by meeting music - 669 views - 0 comments

    … this how we think about it, but let’s see, what the others say! "Venezia in Musica was a great experience for me and my choir. The festival was well organized and the staff was always smiling and helpful. We found Caorle picturesque and cosy, and Venice is always like a dream. I especially would like ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    If some singers want more and some want less, then you must be doing something right!

    Added August 29, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 749 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I aim to please everyone in my choirs and singing workshops. I know it’s an impossible task (see Keeping a choir happy – you can’t please everyone), but I try.   photo by DurhamDundee &n... read more

  • meeting music

    Waiting for Early Birds fly to Budapest

    Added August 27, 2018 by meeting music - 481 views - 0 comments

    This will be the 17th time that we return to capital of Hungary. If you still hesitate about this event, now you can see deeper in the scene by participants of earlier Budapest International Choir Competition & Festival. “You created a place of great atmosphere, sharing and happiness, and a combination a... read more

  • meeting music

    Plan your touring schedule with meeting music

    Added August 22, 2018 by meeting music - 549 views - 0 comments

    Looking for a European destination in 2019? meeting  music looks forward to meeting you in one of many beautiful cities around the old continent. Next year we will come back to Budapest, Venice, Salzburg, Toruń, Rome, Riva del Garda aaaaand NEW in 2019: International Choir Festival & Competition in Dubrov... read more

  • Sarka Coleman

    MUSICA ORBIS PRAGUE CHOIR FESTIVAL

    Added August 20, 2018 by Sarka Coleman - 450 views - 0 comments

    The Prague Concert Co., one of Central Europe’s leading agencies specialising in cultural and music tours since 1994, is happy to announce the launch of the Musica Orbis Prague Choir Festival. Based in Prague, the city of music with fairytale architecture and one of the most beautiful destinations in... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    It’s summer – where have all the choir gone??!!

    Added August 15, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 1028 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The evening’s are lighter, the weather is warmer, the songs are amazing, the singing’s as good as ever – it’s summer!   photo by Ansel Adams   So where has everybody gone? Wh... read more