• Bernard  Heyes

    De Profundis

    Added January 17, 2016 by Bernard Heyes - 761 views - 0 comments

    De Profundis for SATB choir and organ which I wrote in remembrance for the dead of the First World War. If you would like to see the score with a view to performance I'd be delighted to let you have a free copy. Email bernardheyes@talktalk.net www.bernardheyes.org.uk

  • Karen Boyce

    Choir offers extension group and scholarships

    Added January 16, 2016 by Karen Boyce - 1058 views - 0 comments

    Singing in a choir is fun, it builds teamwork and confidence in people as they work together to accomplish a common goal. Singing also shares something unique from all other musical instruments: words. This means it is a powerful tool for memory and speech in children. It also brings physical benefits such as  ... read more

  • Melissa Gill

    Swing Into Saturday - singers workshop with Melissa Gill and Musica (Brisbane, Australia)

    Added January 16, 2016 by Melissa Gill - 947 views - 0 comments

    Swing Into Saturday is a full day singing event guaranteed to inspire, empower and leave you feeling more joyful than you did when your feet hit the floor.    “This will be a fun day of learning, laughing and singing up a storm!”  Join Voice Coach and Choral Conductor Melissa Gill and her c... read more

  • THE CHOIR

    On Valentine's Day join THECHO!R, led by Dr Jonathon Welch AM, on a musical journey of the greatest love songs ever written!

    Added January 15, 2016 by THE CHOIR - 1025 views - 0 comments

    Enjoy the glorious sounds of one of Melbourne's finest community choirs singing many of the greatest love songs by U2, Elton John, Sting, Queen, Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Leo Sayer, Rodgers & Hammerstein and more!   Seasons of Love Sunday 14 February 2016, 3pm – 5.30pm Fitzroy Town Hall Melbourne,... read more

  • meeting music

    In 2017 reaching again to the Stars in the city of Copernicus

    Added January 14, 2016 by meeting music - 704 views - 0 comments

    PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA International Copernicus Choir Festival & Competition will for the 5th time present a great opportunity for integration of the choral community and promotion of choral music. Its name refers to the figure of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus who was born in the city of Toruń, which is a fri... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to improve your singing voice

    Added January 13, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 2097 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact Chris if you want to submit a question.     Tim wrote in to ask:     “I have been trying to sing ... read more

  • meeting music

    There is nothing like singing along the sea in 2017 as well!

    Added January 13, 2016 by meeting music - 824 views - 0 comments

    Dear choral singers,   Missing an event does not mean that you can1t join in another year. In 2017 meeting music gladly will be your host in Caorle/Venice, Italy for a great choral celebration. The competition with its wide range of categories like Mixed, Male and Female Choirs for different standards, with ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Focusing on the one frown in a sea of smiling faces

    Added December 30, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1632 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Everything in the concert is going brilliantly. The choir is firing on all cylinders. The audience are lapping it up, even your lame banter between songs.   Photo by Suarez Leandro   Then you spot the on... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Melbourne International Singers Festival - 9-13 June 2016

    Added December 27, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 766 views - 0 comments

    Now in its seventh consecutive year, Melbourne’s most exciting festival for singers and choirs presents more stunning opportunities to work with some of the world’s finest conductors, composers, arrangers and musicians!    Featuring …. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ with Kirby Shaw STREET RE... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Keeping a choir happy – you can’t please everyone

    Added December 23, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2658 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?   I think I’m an approachable guy, but for some reason peo... read more