Singers’ big mistakes in performance usually go unnoticed by the audience

Added September 9 by Chris Rowbury - 646 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

Open Rehearsal/Taster Session Pop Rock Choir Workshops in Mortain & Gorron

Added September 7 by HeartSong Normandie - 165 views - 0 comments

For new singers you are very welcome to join our:  Open Rehearsal/Taster Session Saturday 19 September 2.30pm – 4.00pmHeartSong Normandie, Mortain €10 Booking essential at helloheartsong@gmail.com   Join Our HeartSong Pop Rock Choir WorkshopsMortain & Gorron – New 10-Week Courses S... read more

You Became A Choir Leader Because You Love Music. But The People Come With It.

Added September 4 by Emma Rowland-Elsen - 522 views - 0 comments

You planned the repertoire.  You sorted the venue.  You learned how to give a decent downbeat and how to coax a reluctant tenor section into something resembling a blend.  What nobody told you - what no conducting course really prepares you for - is the moment a singer lingers after rehearsal, eyes down,... read more

Why you shouldn’t rely on another singer in your section to know the songs

Added September 2 by Chris Rowbury - 2839 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

A concert has arrived and some important singers are missing – what to do?

Added August 26 by Chris Rowbury - 588 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

Own your identity as a singer (or composer or arranger or choir leader)

Added August 18 by Chris Rowbury - 690 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

Pop Up Pop Rock "Choir in a Day" Mortain - Normandy - Manche

Added August 11 by HeartSong Normandie - 181 views - 0 comments

Pop Up Pop Rock "Choir in a Day"  Join us for a special one-off Pop Up Pop Rock "Choir in a Day" at HeartSong Normandie. Whether you've been singing in choirs for years or have never sung a note before, you are very welcome. We believe that everyone can sing, and this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go i... read more

What to do when someone wants to teach you a song you already know

Added August 5 by Chris Rowbury - 741 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

CANTOS International Choral Forum 2026

Added July 25 by Joseph Alfred - 1550 views - 0 comments

CANTOS International Choral Forum 1st Edition 2026Alexandria – Egypt(05 - 08 November 2026)   CANTOS International Choral Forum is a pioneering platform for international choral exchange, connecting voices, cultures, and communities across the Arab and African regions and the wider world. In its first ... read more

Why are we stretching when we’ve come to sing?

Added July 15 by Chris Rowbury - 926 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