• Chris Rowbury

    How to deal with choir members who are always late

    Added November 22, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 2956 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the final rehearsal before your big concert. The warm up is over and everyone is ready to go. But a handful of singers (the usual suspects) are not there. Late again!   photo by lunarnature &nb... read more

  • THE CHOIR

    THECHO!R and Dhungala Children's Choir join together at Australian Songbook this Sunday November 19th, Collingwood Town Hall

    Added November 16, 2017 by THE CHOIR - 965 views - 0 comments

    Don't miss this inspirational concert, paying homage to our great Australian music, singers and composers.    Presented by THECHO!R, Melbourne’s most exciting non-auditioned choir, conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM.   Special Guests, Deborah Cheetham AO and Dhungala Children’s Choir,... read more

  • World Peace Choral Festival

    The 9th World Peace Choral Festival

    Added November 16, 2017 by World Peace Choral Festival - 1038 views - 0 comments

    From July 26 – 29 2018 Vienna will be once again the stage for choirs from around the world. Under the slogan "Coming together to sing, Singing for a better future" the participants will model and promote world peace.   One of the festival’s highlights will be the Closin... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Be the best singer you can, but don’t forget there’s more to life

    Added November 15, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1050 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the world or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is the be-all and end-all.   photo by make little sharks &n... read more

  • meeting music

    Concorso Corale will continue - Will be back in Riva del Garda in 2020 as well

    Added November 14, 2017 by meeting music - 683 views - 0 comments

    Did you know that the festival scene of Concorso Corale, Riva del Garda is known as the pearl of Lake Garda and and offers many beautiful sights to see and lovely places to be? From April 5 to April 9, 2020 meeting music will organize the 16th Concorso Corale Internazionale Choir Festival & Competition. Come an... read more

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    Musica Eterna in 2019? - Why not?

    Added November 8, 2017 by meeting music - 833 views - 0 comments

    Since 2005 Rome is host city for  choirs, singers and choral music lovers at our events from all over the world. It is a special place to share the idea of coming together and find yourselves in melodies in eternal city. Inspired by a vibrant atmosphere of friendship everybody is thrilled to share the ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to catch up if you miss a choir rehearsal

    Added November 8, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 2211 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Apparently there is more to life than just singing (can’t imagine what), so occasionally you may have to miss a choir rehearsal (not me though!).   photo by nataliej   Here are some tips for c... read more

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    Love to return to the the stronghold of Austrian music, Salzburg in 2019

    Added November 7, 2017 by meeting music - 637 views - 0 comments

    Salzburg, as Mozart’s hometown, is traditionally famous for its musical festivals and vivid cultural life during the whole year. Meet there again through choral music! Beyond the love of music, Salzburg is renowned for its geographical surroundings, what makes the city’s original Alpine atmosphere and for ... read more

  • meeting music

    “Budapest, Budapest, you wonderful! You are the heartbeat for me”*.

    Added November 7, 2017 by meeting music - 725 views - 0 comments

    Budapest International Choir Festival and Competition - a milestone in the history of choral competitions. Since 1988, choirs are magnetized to join every second year. With an experience of almost 30 years meeting music has focused on improving its events and the Evaluation System, the partnership with the particip... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Kids Choir Turns 5

    Added November 2, 2017 by Karen Boyce - 693 views - 0 comments

        The Major Minors Children’s Choir in New Zealand, is celebrating 5 years of singing this month. The choir that started out as a 3 month project with no name  in 2012 is in final preparations for a special anniversary concert in Upper Hutt. Musical Director Joanne Roelofs who started the ... read more