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  • Chris Rowbury

    What is harmony singing (and why we need to be careful when using jargon)?

    Added June 16, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 474 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

    10 golden truths I have learnt from 25 years of choir leading

    Added June 9, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 523 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

  • Making Professional-Sounding Choir Recordings In Rehearsal

    Added June 9, 2021 by Jackie Edwards - 391 views - 0 comments

    Over 400 million people around the world regularly stream music. It's a quick, easy and accessible way of sharing your choir’s music with the community. You don’t need to invest in expensive equipment, however, to be able to make professional-sounding recordings of your choir. You can do this usin... read more

  • Rew Jones

    Documentary - "Muted" How Can A Choir survive when it's illegal to sing together?

    Added June 6, 2021 by Rew Jones - 302 views - 0 comments

    This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the choir through all the ups, downs, and ever-changing restrictions. I hope this sort doc brings... read more

  • PlayItForward

    Rescheduling Melbourne International Singers Festival to August 2021

    Added June 5, 2021 by PlayItForward - 281 views - 0 comments

    As Melbourne is currently in lockdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic we have re-scheduled our #MISF21 program at The Dock to the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August 2021. Our Artistic Director, Jonathon Welch AM, and all of our fabulous presenters are committed to these new dates and are looking forward to a f... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Does God mind if you sing badly in church?

    Added June 2, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 534 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

    Finding your voice can be scary – but don’t let that stop you

    Added May 26, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 446 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

  • Algirdas Šumskis

    22nd International Stasys Simkus Choir Competition, May 12 - 15, 2022 in Klaipeda, Lithuania

    Added May 16, 2021 by Algirdas Šumskis - 446 views - 0 comments

    Dear music friends,  We would like to invite You to 22nd International Stasys Simkus Choir Competition in Klaipeda (Lithuania). This competition will be organized on 12-15 May 2022.  Competition is open to mixed, male, female, youth, children‘s choirs, sacred music, folk cho... read more

  • Mila Schiavo Weyrauch

    Brazilian Virtual Choir Lab - New Classes - August / September 2021

    Added May 15, 2021 by Mila Schiavo Weyrauch - 531 views - 0 comments

    For more information please check our website: The Brazilian Virtual Choir Lab The Brazilian Virtual Choir Lab is a 3-month course that will meet once a week and is designed to enhance all students’ musical, creative and expressive qualities. Each program will focus on enabling students to sing a Brazilian stand... read more

  • The Evolution Of Choir Rehearsals Over The Next Few Years

    Added May 13, 2021 by Jackie Edwards - 390 views - 0 comments

    According to the Big Choral Census, there are more than 2 million people in Britain that sing in a choir. However, over the past year, face-to-face choir rehearsals haven’t always been possible. Many choirs have rehearsed together using video conferencing like Zoom or Skype. Although this may not always... read more