[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes trying to get your choir to stand in the right places is like dealing with an unruly kindergarten class. It seems as if spatial awareness and si...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Instead of writing this, I should be planning a one-off two-hour singing workshop for this Saturday. I’m also starting to think of what I’ll d...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Here in the UK the arts seem to cater for just three age groups.   Photo by vintagedept   If you don’t fit into one of these, t...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I wrote last week about people who think they can’t ‘sing’ because they think they need training or singing lessons first (Your sin...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I read once that if there’s a lot of talking during the break in a workshop, that's a good sign because it means everyone is happy, enjoying th...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I aim to please everyone in my choirs and singing workshops. I know it’s an impossible task (see Keeping a choir happy – you can’t ...

I'm delighted to be able to announce that  a brand new, full responsive version of my website will go live tomorrow, Tuesday 25 September 2018:   chrisrowbury.com     This will coincide with my twice-yearly newsletter going out ...

Founded in 1952 along the lines of the Gospel Male Voice Choirs in England and Scotland, the Choir's motto is Proclaiming Jesus No Other Name .the Choir has been privileged to proclaim the good news of God's salvation through Christ Jesus in churches,...  moreFounded in 1952 along the lines of the Gospel Male Voice Choirs in England and Scotland, the Choir's motto is Proclaiming Jesus No Other Name .the Choir has been privileged to proclaim the good news of God's salvation through Christ Jesus in churches, public halls, nursing homes and even prisons. the Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir needs men who have:- * Personally accepted God's gift of salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. * A desire to serve Christ Jesus in this form of evangelism. * A love for music and singing. * the ability to attend some Choir engagements. * the ability to attend some Fridays for practice.  less

Formed in 1966, by a gentleman named Idris Parfitt due to the demise of a small local choir – the Wyllie Glee Party; Mynyddislwyn Male Choir takes its name from a local ancient parish/borough, with the design of its badge based upon a drawing of the Churc...  moreFormed in 1966, by a gentleman named Idris Parfitt due to the demise of a small local choir – the Wyllie Glee Party; Mynyddislwyn Male Choir takes its name from a local ancient parish/borough, with the design of its badge based upon a drawing of the Church at Mynyddislwyn. Idris was adamant that there should be a male choir in the Blackwood area and so advertised his intent to the local people. His campaign received a good response and led to a meeting being held by the interested parties with the choir being formed in April of the same year. the design of the Choir's badge has changed a little since then with pupils from the local Libanus Primary School (where the choir used to rehearse) entering a competition to design the new badge which is still in use today. the Choir has travelled widely over the years performing and raising lots of money for charitable causes wherever it goes. It has appeared in concerts at internationally recognised venues such as the Grand Hall at Eton College, the Royal Albert Hall (a...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   At the end of each of my one-day workshops I’ve recently started to record all the songs I’ve taught during the day. It’s nice for peopl...