Chris Rowbury

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First Name Chris
Last Name Rowbury
Gender Male

Location

Country United Kingdom
City Woodbridge

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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.

How much should you charge singers to be in your choir?

Posted July 10 - 234 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most choirs charge their singers to be a member (‘subs’). The amount can vary a lot from choir to choir. What’s the best way to decide how much to charge you...
Stepping up – how to find the courage to volunteer for solo or small group singing

Posted July 3 - 252 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are times in most choirs when a soloist or a small ensemble is required. These roles can be allocated by the MD but in many cases singers are asked to volunteer to try out. &nbs...
The challenges of running a drop-in singing group (and why you shouldn’t start one)

Posted June 26 - 520 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘season’. It’s a nice...
What should individual singers focus on when performing as part of a choir or small group?

Posted June 19 - 244 views - 0 comments

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other singers, conductor, audience, your own part, remembering lyrics, sheet music, and so on...
10 great reasons why all men should join a choir – now!

Posted June 12 - 1339 views - 0 comments

A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men. photo by Roberta F. Here are 10 very good reasons w...

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Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How much should you charge singers to be in your choir?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most choirs charge their singers to be a member (‘subs’). The amount can vary a lot from choir to choir. What’s ...

July 10
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Stepping up – how to find the courage to volunteer for solo or small group singing

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are times in most choirs when a soloist or a small ensemble is required. These roles can be allocated by the MD but in many cases singers are a...

July 3
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

The challenges of running a drop-in singing group (and why you shouldn’t start one)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘...

June 26
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

What should individual singers focus on when performing as part of a choir or small group?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other singers, conductor, audience, your own par...

June 19
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

10 great reasons why all men should join a choir – now!

A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men. photo by Robert...

June 12
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How to encourage regular choir attendance – balancing fun with commitment

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lately I’ve been wrestling with the problem of inconsistent attendance at choir. If not everyone comes each week it’s hard to do any de...

June 5
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

5 good reasons why joining a choir might not be right for you

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all know that joining a choir is a good thing to do. But it might not suit everyone. photo by Dave Pearce Here are five reasons why it mig...

May 29
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

Should your choir perform live? – arguments for and against

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I started my most recent community choir The OK Chorale back in 2011 I decided it wasn’t going to be a performing choir. Brig...

May 15
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

How ill do you need to be before you cancel a performance?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Back in 2015 I was in bed for 10 days with a nasty bout of ’flu. For the first time in my 18-year career I had to cancel a choir concert. ...

May 1
Chris Rowbury wrote a new blog entry:

When you don’t feel like singing, that’s the perfect time to do it – sing yourself happy!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us wait until the mood hits us before we do something. But often the doing something is what changes our mood for the better. Th...

April 24

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