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  • Chris Rowbury

    The challenges of running a drop-in singing group (and why you shouldn’t start one)

    Added June 26, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1441 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘season’.   It’s a nice idea: no commitment... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What should individual singers focus on when performing as part of a choir or small group?

    Added June 19, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 942 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other singers, conductor, audience, your own part, remembering lyrics, sheet music, and so on.   But w... read more

  • Catherine Carrère

    Teddington Choral Society Summer Concert: "The story of Opera from Baroque to Rock"

    Added June 16, 2019 by Catherine Carrère - 568 views - 0 comments

    Teddington Choral Society and his Musical Director, Julian Collings, are delighted  to announce their next performance on July 13th :  « The Story of Opera-from Baroque to Rock » This will be a marvelous evening comprising pieces from a wide palette of musical composers s... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    10 great reasons why all men should join a choir – now!

    Added June 12, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 3737 views - 0 comments

    A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Roberta F.   Here are 10 very good reasons why every single man ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to encourage regular choir attendance – balancing fun with commitment

    Added June 5, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 4122 views - 0 comments

      [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lately I’ve been wrestling with the problem of inconsistent attendance at choir. If not everyone comes each week it’s hard to do any development work and it means I have to keep teaching the same song... read more

  • PlayItForward

    Melbourne International Singers Festival 2019 launches a fantastic program of concerts for its tenth anniversary

    Added June 4, 2019 by PlayItForward - 514 views - 0 comments

    There is truly something at #MISF19 that will appeal to everyone’s musical tastes. Be Challenged, Inspired and Entertained. Now in its tenth year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for all choirs, singing groups and individual singers, is proud to present a bigger and even more diverse program over the Q... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    5 good reasons why joining a choir might not be right for you

    Added May 29, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 3582 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all know that joining a choir is a good thing to do. But it might not suit everyone. photo by Dave Pearce   Here are five reasons why it might not be such a good idea for you.If you are a singer who agrees... read more

  • Throwing a Themed Party to Remember with Your Choir

    Added May 24, 2019 by Jackie Edwards - 1429 views - 0 comments

    If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. Choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skills. If the anniversary of your choir is coming up or you want to ... read more

  • One of the most “Awe-Inspiring Choral Festivals of the World” comes to York

    Added May 15, 2019 by Nicola Astle - 522 views - 0 comments

    This month the UK Choir Festival comes to York! On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 250 choristers will descend on St Olave’s School to participate in the event with learning and great music making at its heart.   Created to support, train and bring choirs together, the UK Choir Festival is a non-competit... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Should your choir perform live? – arguments for and against

    Added May 15, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 945 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I started my most recent community choir The OK Chorale back in 2011 I decided it wasn’t going to be a performing choir.     Brighton Vox, photo from atticglimpse.blogspot.co.uk   But ine... read more

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