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  • Chris Rowbury

    Why ‘singing for fun’ doesn’t mean low standards and poor performances

    Added August 5, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 3136 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The other weekend 50 singers performed in public to a large, appreciative audience. We performed eight songs in four part harmony, most in foreign languages and some with dance moves.     The standard was... read more

  • Alwin Michael Schronen

    WAC Contest 2015

    Added July 30, 2015 by Alwin Michael Schronen - 894 views - 0 comments

    July 31st 2015 Deadlline   Tomorrow ends the deadline to sign up for our Video Competition for Treble and Women's Choirs.   http://www.wac-contest.eu/    

  • Chris Rowbury

    STAB, TABS or ASSBAT – how does your choir line up?

    Added July 30, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2310 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Two weeks ago I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within their part (Don't stand too close to me! - finding the right place to stand in your choir).   Photo by sludgegulper   Then last we... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - Winners of the Buxton Fringe Festival Music Vocal 2015

    Added July 29, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 723 views - 0 comments

    Albion Win "The diction, intonation and ensemble is impeccable, and their dynamic range is magical - I have seldom heard quiet singing quite like it - barely audible but with an intensity of line and sound that is truly wonderful. They have the ability to work the acoustics of St John's like no other group I... read more

  • Noctis  Chamber Choir

    Make Your Request - Noctis Christmas Recording

    Added July 27, 2015 by Noctis Chamber Choir - 1272 views - 0 comments

    Perhaps this is a little on the early side but as we all know, choral christmas preparations begin many months in advance!   

  • Chris Rowbury

    Flying in choir formation – placing singers effectively

    Added July 22, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 3215 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I looked at how singers choose where to stand in their section (Don’t stand too close to me! – finding the right place to stand in your choir). But that assumes that your choir is divided up with a... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Don’t stand too close to me! – finding the right place to stand in your choir

    Added July 15, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 3371 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert.   Photo by nicksarebi   However, in many communi... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALEBION and Ales

    Added July 15, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 680 views - 0 comments

    CHEERS! Come and enjoy an evening that we can't wait for View this email in your browser Like Caves, Cakes, and Christmas before it, this will be an evening to remember - share in ... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - Camelot

    Added July 11, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 671 views - 0 comments

    Camelot: The Shining City The Albion Choir (VERY appropriately named, no?) were magnificent in singing some of the song arrangements for the show. They’re a fairly new choir based (handily) in Sheffield, a small but mighty bunch of ridiculously talented, close-harmony voices. Here’s a sneak peek at t... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Kids choirs join forces in New Zealand

    Added July 10, 2015 by Karen Boyce - 1031 views - 0 comments

    North Shore’s  Children’s Choir is on tour this month, and  their Wellington concert is a special programme combined with a choir from the Hutt Valley- The Major Minors Children’s Choir.   Both choirs between them have singers ranging from age 4-14. Musical Director of the North Shore... read more