Tools, accessories, and gifts for choirs, singers, and choir directors
  • Chris Rowbury

    5 ideas for when your mind goes blank in front of your singers

    Added August 27, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1661 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

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    Music lifts you to the stars - Poland awaits in 2026 as well

    Added August 26, 2025 by meeting music - 1052 views - 0 comments

    Toruń (Poland), an educational and cultural centre, also famous for his child astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and the eponym for another event organized by meeting music. Feel invited to participate in the 12th edition of   Per Musicam Ad Astra International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition in Toruń, Po... read more

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    Laurea Mundi – the place for all choirs

    Added August 25, 2025 by meeting music - 1033 views - 0 comments

    Are you up for a challenge? Yes? No? Maybe? Do not worry, any answer is good – we have a festival where every choir can find the activity that they feel suits them the most. meeting music kindly invites you to the   6th edition of Laurea Mundi Budapest International Open Competition & Grand Prix of Chor... read more

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    When in Rome - sing at Musica Eterna!

    Added August 24, 2025 by meeting music - 525 views - 0 comments

    Since 2005 Rome has been the host city for  choirs, singers and choral music lovers at our events from all over the world. It is a special place to share the idea of coming together and find yourselves in melodies in eternal city. Inspired by a vibrant atmosphere of friendship everybody is thrilled to share the pa... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The more trust there is in your choir, the more trustworthy people become

    Added August 20, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1598 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    We all want to be seen and heard – so join a choir!

    Added August 13, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1282 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

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    Enjoy springtime and music at Lake Garda

    Added August 12, 2025 by meeting music - 630 views - 0 comments

    A place with a well-established choir festival tradition - Riva del Garda is welcoming singers from all over the world not only in the autumn, but during the awakening of nature as well. In the spring of 2026, meeting music invites you to immerse yourself in the sound of birdsong and choral music at the   19th C... read more

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    Sing in Vienna - the city of music!

    Added August 11, 2025 by meeting music - 605 views - 0 comments

    How about starting your choir year 2026 in the music capital Vienna?   meeting music, in cooperation with the Chorforum Wien and the Schubert-Gesellschaft Wien-Lichtental, invites you to the    34th edition of the International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival March 13-17, 2026 (Vienna, ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Are only ‘singers’ allowed to sing?

    Added August 6, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1339 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    The Courage to Sing: Breaking Free from Shame and Silence

    Added July 29, 2025 by HeartSong Normandie - 1403 views - 0 comments

      The Courage to Sing: Breaking Free from Shame and Silence For decades, we’ve met incredible people who carry a deep fear of singing – those who won’t even sing “Happy Birthday” aloud, who believe they’re tone-deaf, or who’ve been told they simply can’t sing. Ma... read more