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Chris Rowbury

Chris Rowbury

Personal Information

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

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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.

How to increase your enjoyment of singing in the choir in the coming year

Posted January 9 - 359 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I wrote a post a while ago called Ask not what your choir can do for you – ask what can you do for your choir. The more you put in, the more you get back. There are plenty of ...
Is how you label yourself as a singer holding you back?

Posted December 19, 2018 - 213 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all have an image of the type of singer (or musical director or choir) that we think we are. There are things that we can do and things that we can’t (or won’t) do. photo by ...
Want to sing but are scared of being judged? Here’s what to do

Posted December 12, 2018 - 228 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sarcastic remarks from X Factor judges. Teachers telling kids to “stand at the back and just mime”. Being made to stand up and sing solo to get into your workplace choir. Scary! ...
Songbooks and other resources for choirs (that will also make great presents)

Posted December 6, 2018 - 298 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finding songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and Finding songs for your choir). But times move on and new books get pub...
Want to develop your voice and sing better? Be silly and play!

Posted November 28, 2018 - 455 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Trying to increase your vocal range? Want to develop a richer tone to your voice? Puzzling over voice placement and timbre? photo by The-Serene-Mage Before you rush off to find a s...

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Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How to increase your enjoyment of singing in the choir in the coming year

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I wrote a post a while ago called Ask not what your choir can do for you – ask what can you do for your choir. The more you put in, the more you get ...

January 9
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Is how you label yourself as a singer holding you back?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all have an image of the type of singer (or musical director or choir) that we think we are. There are things that we can do and things that we can&rsqu...

December 19, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Want to sing but are scared of being judged? Here’s what to do

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sarcastic remarks from X Factor judges. Teachers telling kids to “stand at the back and just mime”. Being made to stand up and sing solo to get...

December 12, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Songbooks and other resources for choirs (that will also make great presents)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finding songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and Finding songs for your ch...

December 6, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Want to develop your voice and sing better? Be silly and play!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Trying to increase your vocal range? Want to develop a richer tone to your voice? Puzzling over voice placement and timbre? photo by The-Serene-...

November 28, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Is one of your choir sections thin on the ground? 10 ways to find more singers to fill the gaps

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us are in choirs where a particular section needs bolstering. In my case it’s a lack of altos, for others it might be too few tenors. ...

November 21, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Keep it to yourself! – why colds, singing and choirs don’t mix

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] 'Tis the season to be poorly. A warm rehearsal room is the ideal place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing c...

November 14, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Using feedback forms for choirs and singing workshops

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You get what you ask for, so be careful how you seek feedback! photo by Howard Lake When designing feedback forms, less is more. Here&r...

November 7, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How to get your choir to pay attention to you (and stop chatting!)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] At the beginning of each choir rehearsal it’s as if the singers have not seen each other for years. They chat away, having a fine time of things. &n...

October 31, 2018
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How to sing – 10 habits of successful professional singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In my recent post How to sing – the definitive guide, I pointed out that lots of people Google “How to sing” instead of just getting on a...

October 24, 2018

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