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The Early Bird deadline is almost over - you only have until October 10 to apply for Concorso Corale Internazionale! Don’t miss your chance - go to https://www.meeting-music.com/#riva-concorso-corale to download the application form, and register to take part in our festival next spring! We are ... read more
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For the lovers of culture and/or food, the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the name Fundão is - the cherries! Fundão is not only the name of the town but of its own deliciously sweet cherry brand as well. Harvested in June, these cherries pile up at the stalls of not only the local market but... read more
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“New intercultural friendships, gatherings with excellent food and wine, a city that always delights with its beauty and charm” - this was the impression of Valeria Fischbach, jury member at Musica Eterna a Roma in 2024, about our festival. She must be right - what better place can there be to make... read more
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[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel... read more
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Join multi award-winning conductors JONATHON WELCH AM & PATRICK BURNS as they lead The Greatest Show Choir in a spectacular choral celebration of the greatest hits from some of Broadway's finest stage & screen musicals, including Chicago, Les Miserable, Oliver, Sweet Charity, Grease, Rent, Hairspray & The Greatest Show... read more
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How sad that this year’s festival Per Musicam Ad Astra has already come to an end… But do not worry - this is an annual event, which means you only have to wait until next September for the next one! :) Let this year’s photos and videos on our Facebook page motivate you to join us a... read more
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We have good news: the Early Bird deadline for the 34th edition of the International Franz Schubert Choir Competition and Festival March 13-17, 2026 - Vienna, Austria has been extended until October 10, 2025! Use this chance to get a discount on your application fee; and meet us in music in... read more
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[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel... read more
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When most people think of choir warmups, they picture scales, tongue twisters, or breathing exercises - all designed to help singers find their pitch, focus their sound, and prepare for rehearsal. And of course, that’s exactly what warmups do, and why we incorporate them week after week. But what often gets overl... read more
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[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel... read more