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  • Chris Rowbury

    The devil doesn't always have the best songs!

    Added February 22, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1261 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It turns out that the devil might not have the best tunes after all.     Although I run a secular choir (I don’t have a religious bone in my body) we do end up singing a lot of sacred songs. Th... read more

  • Bob Lehman

    Designing an Effective Donor Appeal Part 1

    Added February 22, 2017 by Bob Lehman - 816 views - 0 comments

    DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE DONOR APPEAL Part 1   One of the greatest challenges facing a non-profit, charitable organization is that of raising operational funds through the solicitation of individual donations. Oftentimes, the appeal for donations comes in the form of appeal letters mailed to the home or office of ... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Melbourne International Singers Festival 2017 - Early Bird Registrations open NOW

    Added February 17, 2017 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 1175 views - 0 comments

    We are thrilled to announce that our guest conductor this year is one of Australia's pre-eminent and most admired conductors, Richard Gill AO.    Now celebrating its 8th year, the Melbourne International Singers Festival showcases world renowned artists, performers and educators in the magnificent venues in... read more

  • Jason Asbury

    ORPHEUS MALE CHORUS OF PHOENIX MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH VOICES AND ACTIONS

    Added February 16, 2017 by Jason Asbury - 752 views - 0 comments

    The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, organized in 1929, is the longest continuously performing arts group in the state of Arizona.  During World War II, the chorus performed with 21 singers because many of their other members, including the director, were serving in the military.  According to their website, m... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    All change! - handing your choir over to someone else

    Added February 15, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1257 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In January 2008 I handed over the reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after ten years at the helm.     And in September 2010 – again after ten years – I handed ove... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The art of persuasion: how to get people to book in advance

    Added February 8, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 1579 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a place early!"   Photo by London Permaculture   How ... read more

  • Alwin Michael Schronen

    WAC Contest 2017 - mixed voices (Video Competition)

    Added February 8, 2017 by Alwin Michael Schronen - 1081 views - 0 comments

    International Video Competition for Mixed Choirs Organizer: Alwin Michael Schronen and AS-Musikverlag Tholey/Saar - Germany In this international Video Competition for Mixed Choirs you can win a very special prize for your choir: a new a cappella composition of Alwin Michael Schronen dedicated to you and specificall... read more

  • Justyna Dziuma

    "Treasures of Music: Armenia" choral project - change of deadline and links to sources

    Added February 8, 2017 by Justyna Dziuma - 801 views - 0 comments

        We move the deadline to the project to May 2017, and due to many requests from conductors, we also give links to sources where Armenian music is available In relation to the project announced here we are publishing sources allowing you to prepare the recording:Here you will find a lot of re... read more

  • Jason Asbury

    Central Dakota Children's Choir (Bismarck, ND)-Inspiring New Generation of Singers/Creating Community in Sparsely Populated Sta

    Added February 7, 2017 by Jason Asbury - 716 views - 0 comments

    North Dakota, with a population of approximately 758,000 (Census Bureau 2016), is the fourth least populated and fourth least densely populated state in the US.  It is in the capital city of Bismarck (metro population 130,000) that the Central Dakota Children’s Choir has created a community of young singers ... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    You are the most important singer in your choir

    Added February 1, 2017 by Chris Rowbury - 2710 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Yes, you! No matter what size your choir is, you are by far the most important singer in it.   photo by ~BillieJoesEntourage   Without you, the choir would simply not function. We couldn’t do ... read more

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