Chris Rowbury

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First Name Chris
Last Name Rowbury
Gender Male

Location

Country United Kingdom
City Woodbridge

Musical Information

Musical Activities Singer, Conductor, Arranger, Composer, Voice Teacher, Administration, Marketing, Music fan
Voice Baritone
Member of Choirs singing safari

Website chrisrowbury.com
About Me I am a singing workshop and choir leader specialising in unaccompanied harmony songs from around the world.

I believe that everyone can sing and that music should be accessible to all, so I teach without written music and don't hold auditions.

I have 30 years' experience of teaching and running workshops in singing, voice and theatre and have worked all over the world as a teacher, director and performer.

I am a member of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network (http://www.naturalvoice.net) and shares their belief that everybody can sing regardless of experience or background.

My approach to singing is informal, energetic and empowering using large doses of humour! I can get any group of people singing harmony together in minutes.

Do everything you can to support your choir leader – they’re the only one you’ve got!

Posted February 24 - 170 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative heart of your choir and is what gives it its unique flavour. If anybody else t...
5 ways to keep things fresh when you’re being taught a song you already know

Posted February 17 - 126 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what are your options for staying interested?I try...
Some people take pride in saying they can’t sing – but is that just fear talking?

Posted February 10 - 231 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]You’ll know by now that I believe that everyone can sing. Apparently this irritates some people who really think that they can’t sing. Why is that? everyone can sing … I was remind...
Is there an alternative to being patient when leading a choir?

Posted February 3 - 300 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 praised many times by the singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s the alternative?I must admit that I find it quite easy (most of the time!) to be ...
Do you need to practice outside choir rehearsals?

Posted January 27 - 263 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and find it a relaxing escape from the daily gri...

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Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Do everything you can to support your choir leader – they’re the only one you’ve got!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative heart of your choir and is what g...

February 24
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

5 ways to keep things fresh when you’re being taught a song you already know

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...

February 17
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Some people take pride in saying they can’t sing – but is that just fear talking?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]You’ll know by now that I believe that everyone can sing. Apparently this irritates some people who really think that they can’t sing. Why is th...

February 10
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Is there an alternative to being patient when leading a choir?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]I’ve been praised many times by the singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s the alternative?I must admit that I ...

February 3
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Do you need to practice outside choir rehearsals?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...

January 27
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How to develop perfect warm up exercises for your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]The choir leader’s (and singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create you...

January 20
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Should you pander to your choir or just run things your way?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many choir leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir leaders...

January 13
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Before you use songs from other cultures check your sources!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Just because a song is in a foreign language, you still need to respect its origins. Sami family by Morten Oddvik There is a huge amount of misinformation ...

January 7
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Singers and choir leaders: what bad habits have you got into?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]We are all creatures of habit. Which is no bad thing until it starts to affect what we do adversely. photo by CTRLF5 How many bad habits have you got into ...

December 30, 2020
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Perfect presents for choral singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]It’s that time of year again when you still have time to to pop to the local garage for last-minute presents. What on earth can you get for the choral...

December 23, 2020

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