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    Budapest International Choir Festival & Competition - Where it all began

    Added May 17, 2016 by meeting music - 972 views - 0 comments

    Proudly announce April 9-13, 2017 to meet in Budapest, Hungary to celebrate the 16th edition of the famous and well known event, Budapest International Choir Festival & Competition! In 1988, a new festival and competition series for choirs to enjoy singing through competitive and noncompetitive way in one big event ... read more

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    Fabulous performances at the Brisbane International Singers Festival 2016

    Added May 15, 2016 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 597 views - 0 comments

    School of Hard Knocks proudly presents Brisbane International Singers Festival 2016 June 3-5, 2016   An unforgettable experience, not just a festival    Friday 3rd June 2016, 8pm Beyond Hard Knocks Documentary Screening Following on from the original ‘Choir of Hard Knocks’ document... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    When is singing jargon not singing jargon?

    Added May 11, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1391 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless.     We might think we’re being clear, but how can we be sure that ... read more

  • Stephen Bigger

    Monthly Composer's Challenge- World Choir Music

    Added May 7, 2016 by Stephen Bigger - 921 views - 0 comments

    As a challenge to finish and post one new piece per month for 6 months, Here is my first of six new compositions. Rejoice! is a modern piece based on Veni Veni Emmanuel. It features tight harmony with classical sensitivities for Advent/Christmas designed for community choirs, but also perfect for schools, churches, and... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Training to be a choir or singing workshop leader

    Added May 4, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1598 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get enquiries about how you train to become a choir or singing workshop leader.     I don’t offer courses myself, but there are a few around. But do you really need training?   S... read more

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    Choir of Hard Knocks - 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour 2016 - Sydney & Melbourne

    Added May 4, 2016 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 897 views - 0 comments

    Choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour   Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM   Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years On!   Now celebrating their 10th Anniversary year, the ARIA... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Hutt Valley Singers present Vivaldi

    Added April 30, 2016 by Karen Boyce - 983 views - 0 comments

    The Hutt Valley Singers with Musical Director Joanne Roelofs, present their first concert for the year on Sunday, May 1 at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre in Upper Hutt. New Zealand.   Titled "Gloria", the concert features Vivaldi's Gloria as the main work to be performed. Joining the choir for this wo... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Pure Imagination concert 15 May

    Added April 30, 2016 by Karen Boyce - 952 views - 0 comments

    The Major Minors Children’s Choir (New Zealand) are excited to be performing a selection of familiar songs from movies, musicals and pop songs at their next concert on 15 May. This will be the second Upper Hutt performance for the choir this year with more concerts planned for 2016.   The Hutt Valley Choir... read more

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    April 29th last day for Early Bird registrations for Brisbane & Melbourne International Singers Festivals, June 2016

    Added April 29, 2016 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 637 views - 0 comments

    Participate in fabulous workshops with Kirby Shaw, Dr Jonathon Welch AM and Dr Kathleen McGuire.    Rehearse and perform with Kirby Shaw, the legendary master of popular, jazz and swing choral music, who is back by popular demand in Melbourne and Brisbane with his extraordinary workshops and concerts to pre... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Singing is all about listening

    Added April 27, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 5128 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I wrote last week about people who think they can’t ‘sing’ because they think they need training or singing lessons first (Your singing voice: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!).  ... read more