• Andrew Throssell

    This is Albion

    Added June 12, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 592 views - 0 comments

    Finaly we have started to get what we are onto a video, would love to know what you think about it.                                         ... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - On Radio 3 again

    Added June 12, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 662 views - 0 comments

    For those of you who missed the cahnce to hear Albion on Meet the Choir on Radio 3, Sunday afternoon Choir programme with Sara Mohr-Pietsch there is a second chance on Sunday 5th July. Don't say you have not been warned - chance to catch up with a little of the back story of Albion and enjoy some of the music.

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Street Requiem at Geelong Grammar School



    Added June 11, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 926 views - 0 comments

    Street Requiem : For those who have died on the street

  by Kathleen McGuire, Andy Payne & Jonathon Welch Friday, 12 June 07:00PM  Street Requiem is a new choral work that aims to bring a sense of peace, remembrance and hope to many communities struggling to come to terms with street violence and a loss of... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    No energy? Sing different, sing better!

    Added June 10, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1336 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve been under the weather lately with no energy at all. But last night was choir night so I had to pull something out of the bag.   So tired by KcPhotography LA   I decided to use the fact that I... read more

  • Morna Wheatley

    Addison Singers - 4th of July Choral Extravaganza!

    Added June 10, 2015 by Morna Wheatley - 681 views - 0 comments

    Addison Singers 4th of July Choral Extravaganza!   St. Andrew’s Church, Greyhound Rd., W14 9SA, Sat 4th July @ 7.30pm Free street parking   A sizzling mix of jazz, classical, gospel, and Broadway sung by three fantastic choirs makes this a night to remember!   This summer the Addis... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    “Everyone can sing” – what the hell does that mean??!!

    Added June 3, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1657 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is (apparently) a proverb from Zimbabwe  that says: “If you can walk, then you can dance. If you can talk, then you can sing.”   Zulu nation by nualabugeye   Exactly! The whole of ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to be a confident singer

    Added May 27, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1484 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I was much younger I used to think that once you knew everything and were vastly experienced, only then would you become confident.   photo by fmgbain   But one day I was in a singing workshop when ... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    'Kirby Shaw - A Shaw Thing' Masterclasses in Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney

    Added May 26, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 773 views - 0 comments

    School of Hard Knocks & Allans Billy Hyde proudly presents   'Kirby Shaw - A Shaw Thing' master class series   With over 3000 published classic pop and jazz choral arrangements over the past 4 decades, you won't want to miss this opportunity to work with the legendary master choral music arranger and jazz... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What’s in a name? Creating good titles for singing workshops

    Added May 20, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2314 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Like a newspaper headline, or a title for a blog post, a good name for a singing workshop can make all the difference.   Queue for the Banksy Exhibition (Nigel Mykura) / CC BY-SA 2.0)   I’m constan... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    "Boombox" - Melbourne International Singers Festival presents The Australian Voices World Premiere

    Added May 20, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 765 views - 0 comments

    NO ROBES.  NO RULES.  NO WORRIES. An old-school boombox sits on stage; a choir enters, presses play, and a travesty of choral music ensues. The ensemble plays with toy instruments, stand-up comedy, rap-battles, sporting commentary, mime, beatboxing, recordings from our unruly parliament and – frankly &... read more