• Chris Rowbury

    If you don’t feel nervous before a concert or a singing workshop then something’s wrong

    Added April 10, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1176 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I never sleep the night before running a singing workshop and I always feel terribly nervous before a concert – whether I’m singing or conducting.   photo by Francesco   But I wouldn’t h... read more

  • Why Everyone Should Join a Choir When They Retire

    Added April 10, 2019 by Jackie Edwards - 1004 views - 0 comments

    Why Everyone Should Join a Choir When They Retire In Britain, over 2.8 million people enjoy the benefits of singing in a choir. There is music for every taste, from rock and pop choirs, to gospel and classical. Choral singing isn’t just something that is reserved for Sunday morning hymns, it is all-inc... read more

  • What Is The Best Venue For My Choir Practice?

    Added April 4, 2019 by Jackie Edwards - 1393 views - 0 comments

    A choir needs regular rehearsals to improve their singing, but finding the right venue can be difficult. When you are first starting out, renting rehearsal space and still being able to break even after subscriptions are paid, is often the most important thing. But as your choir grows, you may want to look for somewher... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What if the singing session is a success, but you feel like a failure?

    Added April 3, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 786 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes we’re asked to lead a rehearsal or run a singing workshop or perform a song and we do our job very well. But afterwards we don’t feel particularly good about it.   photo by www.stockmonkeys... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Come and Sing Mendelssohn in the AONB of Nidderdale, North Yorkshire!

    Added April 2, 2019 by Tim Knight - 555 views - 0 comments

    Book a date to come and sing music by Felix Mendelssohn - arguably the second most popular choral composer for choirs to sing. Music will include choruses from Elijah, Hymn of Praise and other choral works. The day will be led by Tim Knight, the Award-winning Yorkshire Composer and Conductor (find out more a... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Give yourself a welcome break this July in the Yorkshire Dales

    Added April 2, 2019 by Tim Knight - 475 views - 0 comments

    TIM KNIGHT MUSIC SINGING HOLIDAY ‘DALES ESCAPE’ Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2019 NEWFIELD HALL, AIRTON, NR MALHAM, BD23 4AA We are delighted to invite experienced singers to take part in our next singing holiday encompassing fun, fine food and exquisite music at the superbly appoint... read more

  • What Is The Best Software For My Choir Arrangements?

    Added March 29, 2019 by Jackie Edwards - 6823 views - 0 comments

    Many choir MDs find that one size definitely doesn’t fit all when it comes to sheet music for their community choirs. You may be running a mixed ability choir, or a choir with a limited vocal range. It may be (as the case sadly is with many community choirs) that you have many ladies, but not enough men, so ... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    The Choral Club, the new international Consortium

    Added March 23, 2019 by Santiago Veros - 741 views - 0 comments

    The Choral Club A space dedicated to unite choirs from all over the world through music.Together with Anthony Silvestri and Ronald Cadmus, I have created this wonderful space where I hope to share the best of my music with you all. My intention is that we can create a family of choirs around the world to share th... read more

  • Bill Heigen

    Songs of Sorrow - EP by composer Bill Heigen

    Added March 20, 2019 by Bill Heigen - 586 views - 0 comments

    This is my first EP featuring 4 of my choral pieces talking about Pain, Deptression, Sorrow, Death, Dreams, and much more. New Album available for streaming on all major music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, ITunes, Google Play & YouTube Music, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, Napster, iHeartRadio, ClaroMusica,... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What’s the best recording device to use in a choir rehearsal or singing workshop?

    Added March 20, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1282 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] How long’s a piece of string? There are so many options that I’m not going to specify any particular type or model.   photo by svennevenn   However, here are some of the things you need to con... read more