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How sad that this year’s festival Per Musicam Ad Astra has already come to an end… But do not worry - this is an annual event, which means you only have to wait until next September for the next one! :) Let this year’s photos and videos on our Facebook page motivate you to join us a... read more
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We have good news: the Early Bird deadline for the 34th edition of the International Franz Schubert Choir Competition and Festival March 13-17, 2026 - Vienna, Austria has been extended until October 10, 2025! Use this chance to get a discount on your application fee; and meet us in music in... 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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When most people think of choir warmups, they picture scales, tongue twisters, or breathing exercises - all designed to help singers find their pitch, focus their sound, and prepare for rehearsal. And of course, that’s exactly what warmups do, and why we incorporate them week after week. But what often gets overl... 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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When I first visited Riva del Garda, it was the middle of autumn; and to my amazement, it felt like it was all the four seasons at the same time. The scent of still blooming flowery bushes reminded me of spring; the trees with ripe peaches and oranges recalled summer; on the next street, the smell of autumn leaves awai... 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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IFAS 2026 "OPEN" International Festival of Amateur Choirs Dear Madam/Sir, We would like to invite you and your choir to participate in the 28th Biennale of the International Festival of Amateur Choirs, IFAS "OPEN" which will take place from the 1rd to the 6th of July 2026 in Pardubice, Czech Republic... read more
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Imagine your choir’s voices rising beneath the arches of Montserrat’s basilica — a place where music has echoed for centuries, where faith and art meet, and where the world-famous boys’ choir Escolania de Montserrat has sung for generations. For 15 years, the Golden Voices of Montserrat festiva... 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
