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  • Tim Knight

    'Melodic... serene... highly effective... thoughtful... consoling' - what more could we ask for!

    Added August 18, 2020 by Tim Knight - 914 views - 0 comments

    Arrangement for: Unison Upper Voices with Piano or Organ Written by Tim Knight for the Accessible Choral Library Series (for smaller choirs) this is a useful piece for memorial or remembrance services for Unison Upper voices with Piano or Organ accompaniment. Available as printed copies or PDF download (one-off ... read more

  • Gregor Laskowski

    Istra Music Festival 2026 (Croatia)

    Added August 18, 2020 by Gregor Laskowski - 1423 views - 0 comments

    14th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Poreč (Istria, Croatia)8.04. - 12.04.2026 ISTRIA - the country by the seaThe largest peninsula of the Adriatic is Croatia’s most popular holiday destination. Despite the relatively small surface of Istria it offers an unbelievable multitude of impressive ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    “I’m a choir leader and sometimes I hate my job” – but that’s OK!

    Added August 13, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1052 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes the last thing I want to do is to drag myself off the sofa and go to choir. photo by Ed Van Brunt But it’s my job so I make the effort and usually it’s worth it. I used to worry that everyone else lo... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What singing online can and can’t achieve

    Added August 5, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1095 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I looked at What is unique about singing together. In this post, I’ll consider which aspects of singing together can be duplicated online and which can’t. During this pandemic we all miss singing toge... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    What is unique about singing together?

    Added July 29, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1658 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing together in a group is something special. It is a very different experience from singing on your own. But what exactly is it that we get from singing with others?   There’s a quote going around social ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to lead your choir when you’re just not in the mood

    Added July 22, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1367 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 off days, even choir leaders.     Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out.   No matter how much you love your job, there will be the occasional off da... read more

  • Gregor Laskowski

    Roma Music Festival 2026 (Italy)

    Added July 22, 2020 by Gregor Laskowski - 1963 views - 0 comments

    12th International choir and orchestra festival in Rome (Italy)4.03. - 8.03.2026 ROME – a multifaced mythNames such as “Eternal City” or “Centre of the World” are not too modest. However, the Italian metropolis boasts them, and emphasizes its significance in the world history. During a ... read more

  • Gregor Laskowski

    Choral Workshop with Mozart's Coronation Mass in Italy - Oct 2021

    Added July 22, 2020 by Gregor Laskowski - 2585 views - 0 comments

    We are searching again for singers for our choral workshop in Italy next year. 14-17 October 2021 on Lake Garda with W. A. Mozart's - Coronation Mass, KV 317 For more information please visit: https://www.choral-workshops.com/ We are looking forward to you and our joint singing in Italy.

  • The Beginner’s Guide to Using Vocal Effects Pedals

    Added July 16, 2020 by Aureen Sanders - 6363 views - 0 comments

    The Beginner’s Guide to Using Vocal Effects PedalsVocal effects pedals are like guitar pedals designed for microphones. They allow you to modify your vocal signal in different ways, like distorting your voice, adding other electronic effects, or even changing your pitch. If you’re looking for something to s... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Singers miss out when there’s no choir, but what about choir leaders?

    Added July 15, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1420 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are plenty of studies now about the many benefits of singing together. But they only look at the experience of the singers in a choir.   I’d like to consider what choir leaders get out of leading a choi... read more