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  • Emma Rowland-Elsen

    You Became A Choir Leader Because You Love Music. But The People Come With It.

    Added September 4 by Emma Rowland-Elsen - 559 views - 0 comments

    You planned the repertoire.  You sorted the venue.  You learned how to give a decent downbeat and how to coax a reluctant tenor section into something resembling a blend.  What nobody told you - what no conducting course really prepares you for - is the moment a singer lingers after rehearsal, eyes down,... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why you shouldn’t rely on another singer in your section to know the songs

    Added September 2 by Chris Rowbury - 2885 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    A concert has arrived and some important singers are missing – what to do?

    Added August 26 by Chris Rowbury - 668 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Own your identity as a singer (or composer or arranger or choir leader)

    Added August 18 by Chris Rowbury - 752 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Pop Up Pop Rock "Choir in a Day" Mortain - Normandy - Manche

    Added August 11 by HeartSong Normandie - 211 views - 0 comments

    Pop Up Pop Rock "Choir in a Day"  Join us for a special one-off Pop Up Pop Rock "Choir in a Day" at HeartSong Normandie. Whether you've been singing in choirs for years or have never sung a note before, you are very welcome. We believe that everyone can sing, and this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go i... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What to do when someone wants to teach you a song you already know

    Added August 5 by Chris Rowbury - 785 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Joseph Alfred

    CANTOS International Choral Forum 2026

    Added July 25 by Joseph Alfred - 1591 views - 0 comments

    CANTOS International Choral Forum 1st Edition 2026Alexandria – Egypt(05 - 08 November 2026)   CANTOS International Choral Forum is a pioneering platform for international choral exchange, connecting voices, cultures, and communities across the Arab and African regions and the wider world. In its first ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why are we stretching when we’ve come to sing?

    Added July 15 by Chris Rowbury - 953 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Do you always sing the same voice part? Maybe it’s time for a change!

    Added July 8 by Chris Rowbury - 836 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Regina Ziliani

    Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop

    Added July 5 by Regina Ziliani - 202 views - 0 comments

    Charlotte Academy of the Arts will present a free Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop to help students prepare for auditions for Into the Woods. The workshop will be led by vocal coach and music director Matthew Hinson. Charlotte Academy of the Arts is located at 15040 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC. Reserve your spot for this ... read more