• Chris Rowbury

    Just because a song is hard or you don’t like it doesn’t mean you should give up on it

    Added June 8, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 518 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

  • playscore2

    PlayScore 2 for choir directors and singers

    Added June 6, 2022 by playscore2 - 734 views - 0 comments

    Award-winning app that sight reads choral music straight from a photo! PlayScore 2 also plays back images and PDF scores. Amazing playback accuracy. Export to any score editor. Adjust volume, instrument and transposition for each staff. Change tempo (even while playing). Export any score as MIDI or MusicXML t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    If the energy in your choir is low do you go with the flow or wake everyone up?

    Added June 1, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 600 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

  • sophia hutchinson

    Singing Practice Journal

    Added May 28, 2022 by sophia hutchinson - 387 views - 0 comments

    Hi everyone! I'm happy to share with you my singing journal. Originally created as an experiment, it is now receiving amazing feedback: "Fantastic aid for helping you progress in your singing journey This is an amazing book which assisted me to pass my vocal performance exams by tracking my progress between lessons. ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why do some audience members insist on sitting at the back of concerts?

    Added May 25, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 665 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

  • Cath Carrere

    Barcarolle Choir 10th Anniversary Concert

    Added May 22, 2022 by Cath Carrere - 283 views - 0 comments

    Barcarolle Choir and its Music Director, Sam Evans; are delighted to announce their very special forthcoming concert. The choir will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Since its formation in 2012 Barcarolle Choir has performed numerous concerts covering many different genres and many special moments... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to find a suitable choir to join

    Added May 18, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 643 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

    “This is the right space, and these are the right people” – working with the singers you’ve got, not those you hoped for

    Added May 11, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 582 views - 1 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

  • Tim Knight

    Free sample copies by request

    Added May 11, 2022 by Tim Knight - 338 views - 0 comments

    One of the all-time favourite pieces in the Accessible Choral Library for smaller choirs is David Barton's 'My Lord what a morning' for SAB which is now winging its way to a choir who picked up a sample copy at the recent National Association of Choirs conference in Kendal and loved it! If you would like a sample copy ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to plan a singing workshop when you don’t know who’s coming

    Added May 4, 2022 by Chris Rowbury - 652 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