International Choir Festival InCanto Mediterraneo
  • Chris Rowbury

    Can you have too many singers in your choir?

    Added November 19, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 754 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

  • meeting music

    Think of this music like it was written about Tiber, the well-known river of Rome

    Added November 19, 2025 by meeting music - 396 views - 0 comments

      Starting as a playful stream, it later becomes gentle, majestic and calm by the time it reaches the city; and after some final twirls, it melts away into the big sea.   https://www.ph-publishers.com/product_info.php?products_id=786&fbclid=IwY2xjawOKVM1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4Mj... read more

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    See how it was in the autumn

    Added November 14, 2025 by meeting music - 348 views - 0 comments

    It’s been almost a month since our autumn festival In… Canto sul Garda in Riva del Garda has wrapped up…   And based on this video by Latvijas Bankas koris, our participants had a lot of fun! Watch them perform, parade, create new friendships - and then do not hesitate to apply to visit Riva... read more

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    What is a meeting music Festival Choir?

    Added November 13, 2025 by meeting music - 369 views - 0 comments

    How does a W.A. Mozart’s majestic Requiem sound when sung by hundreds of singers? Find out at our next festival Laurea Mundi Budapest!   One of the most powerful things is when many people are singing together as one. This is what our Festival Choir is all about. Singers and choirs of any level are invite... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to deal with a toxic choir member

    Added November 11, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 900 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

  • Emma Rowland-Elsen (Sing out Strong)

    What to Do When Your Choir Doesn't Do Mental Health

    Added November 11, 2025 by Emma Rowland-Elsen (Sing out Strong) - 480 views - 0 comments

    If you’re leading a choir where “mental health” still feels like a dirty word, or worse, where it’s openly mocked or dismissed, you’re not alone.Maybe you’ve tried to bring in a bit of breathwork at the start of rehearsal and been met with polite silence. Maybe your singers roll thei... read more

  • Emma Rowland-Elsen (Sing out Strong)

    Making Inclusion Practical: Why Your Choir Needs an Accessibility Rider

    Added November 11, 2025 by Emma Rowland-Elsen (Sing out Strong) - 731 views - 0 comments

    ​Inclusion isn’t only about the songs we sing or the language we use, it’s about the spaces we occupy.  No matter how welcoming your ethos is, if a singer can’t physically, sensorially, or emotionally access your venue, that welcome stops at the door. One of the simplest ways to embed... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    Exploring the Magic of SSAA Music: Six Works to Connect with Your Audience

    Added November 10, 2025 by Santiago Veros - 615 views - 0 comments

    SSAA Repertoire • Curated by Santiago Veros Exploring the Magic of SSAA Music: Six Works to Connect with Your Audience A focused selection of treble repertoire for conductors who want emotionally resonant programs, clear vocal writing and reliable impact on both singers and listeners. Each piece below is cho... read more

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    Timeline of Vienna

    Added November 10, 2025 by meeting music - 366 views - 0 comments

    Maybe you missed the chance to plan since you last saw our registration post… ;) Time flies! It’s been almost 17 months since our last edition of the International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival… … and now there are only 4 months left until we meet again in Vienna! Don’t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Discovering “the space between” when singing

    Added November 5, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 752 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