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byEnjoy the glorious sounds of one of Melbourne's finest community choirs singing many of the greatest love songs by U2, Elton John, Sting, Queen, Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Leo Sayer, Rodgers & Hammerstein and more! Seasons of Love Sunday 14 February 2016, 3pm – 5.30pm Fitzroy Town Hall Melbourne,... read more
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byPER MUSICAM AD ASTRA International Copernicus Choir Festival & Competition will for the 5th time present a great opportunity for integration of the choral community and promotion of choral music. Its name refers to the figure of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus who was born in the city of Toruń, which is a fri... read more
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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact Chris if you want to submit a question. Tim wrote in to ask: “I have been trying to sing ... read more
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byDear choral singers, Missing an event does not mean that you can1t join in another year. In 2017 meeting music gladly will be your host in Caorle/Venice, Italy for a great choral celebration. The competition with its wide range of categories like Mixed, Male and Female Choirs for different standards, with ... read more
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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Everything in the concert is going brilliantly. The choir is firing on all cylinders. The audience are lapping it up, even your lame banter between songs. Photo by Suarez Leandro Then you spot the on... read more
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byNow in its seventh consecutive year, Melbourne’s most exciting festival for singers and choirs presents more stunning opportunities to work with some of the world’s finest conductors, composers, arrangers and musicians! Featuring …. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ with Kirby Shaw STREET RE... read more
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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy. But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy? I think I’m an approachable guy, but for some reason peo... read more
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byWe can't remind often enough, but we have a lot to happen if you interested in choral music and to find out about new destination in Europe. The city of Copernicus would be a great place to perform your repertoire and be part of an International Festival. Just let yourself be charmed by this beautiful c... read more
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byImagine singing in Salzburg! This European city is known for many famous artists including Stefan Zweig, Arturo Toscanini, Oskar Kokoschka, Herbert von Karajan and, of course, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A skyline of church steeples, an amazing Fortress, and a wonderful Cathedral await youjust north of the Alps... read more
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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] “In our choir we’re not allowed to use words in concerts.” Photo by Kaptain Kobold Great idea. In principle. But how do you achieve it? no words or else ... what? I’... read more