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  • Effective ways to make a song more interesting for your audience

    Added June 7, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 837 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Making the space work for you – how to cope with unusual venues

    Added May 31, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 627 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Leading your first ever singing group – a complete beginner’s guide

    Added May 17, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 459 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Four ways that your choir can begin a song badly – and how to correct them

    Added May 10, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 519 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Why it’s vital to include voice training in your choir leading

    Added April 26, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 400 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Is it time to hand your choir over to another leader?

    Added April 12, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 520 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • 8 reasons why choir leaders should go to more singing workshops

    Added March 1, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 983 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Make your choir leading easier by doing less

    Added February 22, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 488 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • How to help singing groups harmonise even if it seems they can’t

    Added February 15, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 405 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Taking over an existing choir: a guide for musical directors

    Added February 8, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 416 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more