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  • Chris Rowbury

    Outdoor gigs: how to cope when audiences aren’t interested

    Added August 21, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1360 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 free t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Does the choir you’re in reveal your political leanings?

    Added August 15, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1310 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 free t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to give and receive starting notes 3: all the ways it can go wrong

    Added August 7, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1272 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 free t... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Meditation and Mantra: Singing For Well-Being Sessions at HeartSong Normandie

    Added August 3, 2024 by HeartSong Normandie - 699 views - 0 comments

    "When you repeat a mantra, it drives away other distractions. It helps to keep your mind focused, calm, and centred."   Find your voice, sing from the heart, and feel good through meditation and singing. Relax, breathe, and sing simple, soulful songs, chants, mantras, and sound meditations from around the world... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    The Benefits of Chanting and Mantra Singing

    Added August 3, 2024 by HeartSong Normandie - 876 views - 0 comments

      Mantras and chanting have been integral parts of various spiritual and meditative practices for centuries, and their benefits are supported by both ancient wisdom and modern research.   Here are some key benefits of chanting and mantra singing. Benefits of Chanting and Mantra Singing   1. *Str... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Last Minute Sing from the Heart Singing & Meditation Retreat Holiday Agon Coutainville, France 7-14 September 2024

    Added August 3, 2024 by HeartSong Normandie - 613 views - 0 comments

    Sing from the HeartSinging & Meditation Retreat HolidayAgon Coutainville, France7-14 September 2024   Take a deep breath of the fresh sea air, relax, sing your heart out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals on our small group singing retreat. And all of this amidst the breathtaking scenery of Normandy's stunn... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to give and receive starting notes 2: receiving your note accurately

    Added July 31, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1663 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 free t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to give and receive starting notes 1: giving notes out

    Added July 24, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1762 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 free t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why returning to your choir after a long absence need not be difficult

    Added July 17, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1657 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 free t... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    Santiago Veros: JW Pepper Welcomes My Music

    Added July 17, 2024 by Santiago Veros - 883 views - 0 comments

    Today, I am thrilled to share some extraordinary news that marks a significant milestone in my journey as a composer. JW Pepper, the esteemed publishing house, has welcomed my music into their catalog. This moment is a dream come true and a testament to years of dedication and passion for choral music. What better way ... read more