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    What is a meeting music Festival Choir?

    Added November 13, 2025 by meeting music - 420 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 - 1076 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

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

    Added November 11, 2025 by Emma Rowland-Elsen - 570 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

    Making Inclusion Practical: Why Your Choir Needs an Accessibility Rider

    Added November 11, 2025 by Emma Rowland-Elsen - 803 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 - 702 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 - 398 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 - 796 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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    Throughout the years... of Beira Interior

    Added November 3, 2025 by meeting music - 376 views - 0 comments

    Beira Interior is one of our newest festivals. It was first arranged in 2014; and 2026 is going to be the 6th time it takes place. So, while waiting for next October to arrive, please enjoy this selection of photos from past years!     Contact us:   info@meeting-music.comKonrad Adenauer Str. 3635... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    Three NEW Works to Motivate Your Choir

    Added November 2, 2025 by Santiago Veros - 596 views - 0 comments

    Odes of Love: International Consortium I’m very happy because I have a great initiative for you. I know you are always looking for new repertoire that helps your singers grow. What it is Odes of Love is an international consortium co-commissioning three new works from living composers. This gives you premi... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Revealing your humanity as choir leader or singer will bring people on your side

    Added October 29, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1051 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