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    Let's meet in music in Berlin

    Added February 15, 2023 by meeting music - 122 views - 0 comments

    Around Europe meeting music organizes choral festivals and competitions at numerous locations, in cooperation with fantastic musical professionals to assure the events’ high standard and underline the idea of a familiar and common goal. We always love to think about new initiatives: based on a vivid and good conn... read more

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    Celebrate traditions in Portuguese picturesque settings

    Added February 15, 2023 by meeting music - 105 views - 0 comments

    Equality, unity: regardless of age, gender or origin, everyone has the opportunity to join us! Our traditions inherited from our ancestors enriches our own culture and also make all of our lives more colourful. With Beira Interior we would like to enhance this communication between different countries through a simple,... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to help singing groups harmonise even if it seems they can’t

    Added February 15, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 331 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Taking over an existing choir: a guide for musical directors

    Added February 8, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 325 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • Frances Wilson

    Sing for the King - the RSCM invites choirs to celebrate the coronation in song

    Added February 7, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 418 views - 0 comments

    The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) announces ‘Sing for the King’, a special choral music commission from acclaimed British singer and composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The Mountains shall bring peace uses words from the Psalms, inclu... read more

  • Jeff Sengstack

    Santa Rosa, CA new men's a cappella choir seeking 2 barbershop tenors

    Added February 1, 2023 by Jeff Sengstack - 211 views - 0 comments

    Manzanita Harmony, a new men's a cappella choir in Santa Rosa, CA just held its first rehearsal. We are 22 singers strong. All the men are solid singers, have good music reading skills, and can sing in a mixed standing.  We sing both barbershop and standard TTBB voicing. Our one weakness is high barbershop tenors... read more

  • Isle of Man Festival of Choirs - 13th to 15th October 2023

    Added February 1, 2023 by Gary Corkhill - 402 views - 0 comments

    After an interruption for Covid, the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs is once again taking place between 13th and 15th October 2023.    The festival is held over two days following a welcome evening in our Valla Marina Concert Hall where our visiting choirs are  asked to perfrom their party piece as a wa... read more

  • Frances Wilson

    New critical edition of Stainer's The Crucifixion published by the Royal School of Church Music

    Added February 1, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 251 views - 0 comments

    JOHN STAINER: THE CRUCIFIXION – new critical edition published by the Royal School of Church Music ‘This is an exciting and important addition to RSCM's catalogue. Authoritatively edited, clearly laid out, and handsomely presented, this volume is ideal for every choir performing this classic work.’ ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Are you a singer with hearing loss? Steps you can take to make life easier in your choir

    Added February 1, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 437 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

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    Singers with hearing loss: how choir leaders can help

    Added January 25, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 660 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more