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[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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The deadline for the 19th Concorso Corale Internazionale International Choir Festival & Competition has been extended until October 20! May this memory of the Choir Parade from 2014 motivate you to attend: Submit your application before the second chance runs out ;) ... read more
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Singing in a choir can be profoundly uplifting - but not all choirs automatically feel safe, supportive, or mentally healthy. If you’re starting a new choir from scratch, now is the perfect time to lay foundations that protect and support the mental health of your singers from day one.This post outlines the must-... read more
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The wreath of laurel leaves, coming from ancient Greek traditions, has long been used as a symbol for triumph and excellence. This is why it has become the name and logo of our choir festival Laurea Mundi Budapest. But the laurel wreath can not only be seen as a metaphorical award for the winner of the special... read more
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[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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The Early Bird deadline is almost over - you only have until October 10 to apply for Concorso Corale Internazionale! Don’t miss your chance - go to https://www.meeting-music.com/#riva-concorso-corale to download the application form, and register to take part in our festival next spring! We are ... read more
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For the lovers of culture and/or food, the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the name Fundão is - the cherries! Fundão is not only the name of the town but of its own deliciously sweet cherry brand as well. Harvested in June, these cherries pile up at the stalls of not only the local market but... read more
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“New intercultural friendships, gatherings with excellent food and wine, a city that always delights with its beauty and charm” - this was the impression of Valeria Fischbach, jury member at Musica Eterna a Roma in 2024, about our festival. She must be right - what better place can there be to make... read more
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[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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Join multi award-winning conductors JONATHON WELCH AM & PATRICK BURNS as they lead The Greatest Show Choir in a spectacular choral celebration of the greatest hits from some of Broadway's finest stage & screen musicals, including Chicago, Les Miserable, Oliver, Sweet Charity, Grease, Rent, Hairspray & The Greatest Show... read more
