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  • When is singing jargon not singing jargon?

    Added May 11, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1315 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 everyone understands what we&r... read more

  • Training to be a choir or singing workshop leader

    Added May 4, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1502 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?   Some people have a strong music... read more

  • Singing is all about listening

    Added April 27, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 4991 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!).     We focus so much ... read more

  • Your singing voice: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

    Added April 20, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1436 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 a few years back called Do you need singing lessons in order to sing?   Photo by Anna Strumillo   My main point was that many people are frightened to sing in public before they’ve had ‘training&rsqu... read more

  • Can you be the wrong age to sing?

    Added April 13, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1227 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Here in the UK the arts seem to cater for just three age groups.   Photo by vintagedept   If you don’t fit into one of these, then woe betide you!   the three ages The groupings (and what they really "mean") are: ... read more

  • Sing folk songs of Eastern Europe in beautiful English Lake District, 22-24 July

    Added April 6, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 885 views - 0 comments
    Early bird dealine for this weekend ends on Friday 22 April, £20 per person extra after that date.   SING FOLK SONGS OF EASTERN EUROPE — residential weekend   Friday 22 July 2016 5pm to Sunday 24 July 2016 2pm Brathay Hall Ambleside LA22 0HP Cumbria, Lake District Cost: £185 (superior twin/ double)/ £170 (smal... read more

  • Luxury residential harmony singing weekend with Chris Rowbury near Peterborough, 3-5 June

    Added April 6, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 773 views - 0 comments
    HARMONY SINGING — residential weekend with Chris Rowbury   Friday 3 June 2016 5pm to Sunday 5 June 2016 2pm Holiday Inn, Peterborough West Thorpe Wood Peterborough PE3 6SG   Cost: £200 (shared twin/ double), £215 (single occupancy) £120 (non-residential) PER PERSON Go to Chris's website to download a booking... read more

  • Does ‘world music choir’ actually mean anything?

    Added April 6, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1190 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach.   Photo by Amir Taj   There is such a range of different ‘choirs’ out there (whic... read more

  • Does a community make a choir, or does a choir create a community?

    Added March 30, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1636 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 how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your local community).   Photo by Jose Paulo Carvalho Pereira   But maybe that&rsqu... read more

  • First choir rehearsal is great, then it’s all down hill!

    Added March 23, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 1202 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the first week of the new choir. Everyone is having fun, songs are being learnt at a cracking pace, the whole room is in tune with each other, things are really cooking!   © Copyright Peter Ward and licensed for reuse u... read more