• Chris Rowbury

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

    Added November 15, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1043 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

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

    Added November 14, 2017 by meeting music - 681 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 - 827 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

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    How to catch up if you miss a choir rehearsal

    Added November 8, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 2203 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 - 636 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

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

    Added November 7, 2017 by meeting music - 718 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

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    Kids Choir Turns 5

    Added November 2, 2017 by Karen Boyce - 685 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

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    How to cope with learning by ear if you usually read music notation

    Added November 1, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1404 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs use written notation to learn and perform songs. Over time singers can come to depend on having the dots in front of them.   photo by Molly Germaine These singers may then join a different ch... read more

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    Venezia in Musica 2018 second part – Autumn

    Added October 31, 2017 by meeting music - 641 views - 0 comments

    Based on the long-lasting partnership with locals, meeting music will host Venezia in Musica in lovely surroundings, in Sacile. In the past few years always worth to see it and visit there for Friendship Concerts, now you can attend to the autumn edition of this event.   Enjoy your time and be charmed by perso... read more

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    Beira Interior 2018 – Continue the tradition in the heart of Portugal

    Added October 31, 2017 by meeting music - 795 views - 0 comments

    Be a part of the next edition of this great international choral event in the southwest of Europe.   meeting music is happy to announce the 3rd Beira Interior – International Choir Festival and Competition, October 3-7, 2018, Fundão (Portugal). With Beira Interior we would like to enhance t... read more