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  • Chris Rowbury

    How to increase your enjoyment of singing in the choir in the coming year

    Added January 9, 2019 by Chris Rowbury - 1014 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I wrote a post a while ago called Ask not what your choir can do for you – ask what can you do for your choir. The more you put in, the more you get back.     There are plenty of practical things you... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Sopranos and Tenors needed in Settle!

    Added January 4, 2019 by Tim Knight - 659 views - 0 comments

    Come and Sing Handel - Saturday 9th March 2019 in Settle, North Yorkshire   Book a date to come and sing some great Handellian music in the 260th year since his death, which will include the favourite 'Zadock the Priest', but also the largely neglected 'Foundling Hospital Anthem' (which contains the Ha... read more

  • Catherine Carrère

    Barcarolle Choir Workshop: "The Drama of the Song"

    Added December 22, 2018 by Catherine Carrère - 490 views - 0 comments

    Want to improve your skills? Want to learn about singing? All this while having fun? Then this workshop is for you!   At St Stephen's Church Gloucester Road SW7 4RL, Kensington, LondonBoth groups (Belters and Divas) will work on two or three pieces under the direction of Sam Evans.You can join both or one grou... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Is how you label yourself as a singer holding you back?

    Added December 19, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 739 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all have an image of the type of singer (or musical director or choir) that we think we are. There are things that we can do and things that we can’t (or won’t) do.   photo by iamstarbuck   ... read more

  • Montegrotto Terme European Gospel Festival

    Added December 14, 2018 by Marta Vadori - 929 views - 0 comments

    Montegrotto Terme European Gospel Festival, 29th August – 1st September 2019, is the most exciting Gospel competition in Northern Italy, accessible to all European Gospel Choirs.The Montegrotto Terme European Gospel Festival includes the contest as the main part of this event but encompasses extraordinary experie... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Want to sing but are scared of being judged? Here’s what to do

    Added December 12, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 851 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sarcastic remarks from X Factor judges. Teachers telling kids to “stand at the back and just mime”. Being made to stand up and sing solo to get into your workplace choir. Scary!     And enough ... read more

  • Adam  Paltrowitz

    17 (Last Minute) Things to Avoid - to Ensure a Smooth Concert!

    Added December 8, 2018 by Adam Paltrowitz - 899 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog]    We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it is concert season and our priority needs to shift from how our en... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Songbooks and other resources for choirs (that will also make great presents)

    Added December 6, 2018 by Chris Rowbury - 1036 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finding songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and Finding songs for your choir). But times move on and new books get published all the time.... read more

  • Marita Werres

    Montana:Musica Festival Bad Hofgastein 2019, Austria

    Added December 3, 2018 by Marita Werres - 567 views - 0 comments

    International Festival for music groups and choirs in Gastein "Echoes of Gastein" from 10 to 13 October 2019 The alpine Spa Bad Hofgastein located in the province of Salzburg invites international music groups and choirs to a weekend of music into the Gastein Valley. On the occasion of the traditional “Bauernh... read more

  • Marita Werres

    youngbohemia ADVENT 2019 - International Youth Choir Festival and Competition for Children´s and Youth Choirs

    Added December 3, 2018 by Marita Werres - 574 views - 0 comments

    from 05 to 08 December 2019 The festival organizers of the traditional youth festival youngbohemia Prague invite children´s choirs, youth choirs and youth adult choirs to the first edition of the new choral event during the Advent season in Prague. youngbohemia ADVENT will be a joyful weekend bringing together ... read more