[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 ...

Hart Voices is a mixed voice choir based in Fleet, Hampshire which achieves a High-standard of singing from a non-auditioned choir. We perform four concerts each year across three terms running from September to July. Our programme varies from stunning ma...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Hart Voices is a mixed voice choir based in Fleet, Hampshire which achieves a High-standard of singing from a non-auditioned choir. We perform four concerts each year across three terms running from September to July. Our programme varies from stunning major choral works to satisfying chamber music programmes and the occasional light programme of popular numbers! Singers are drawn not only from Fleet and the surrounDing area, but also outlying towns incluDing Guildford and Basingstoke. Choir membership is currently around 50 voices, many of whom have sung with the choir for several years. The combined experience and enthusiasm enables us to explore new musical horizons - both in repertoire and venue. We aim to broaden our experience, strive for quality and musicality in our performances and involve young singers wherever possible. Soloists are drawn from the choir, although for more complex works we often invite professional singers to participate. Fancy joining? Although we don’t have a formal auditio...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

The Cape Town Youth Choir is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans from all over the Cape Peninsula to sing in a choir of the Highest international standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences. Biography Si...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Cape Town Youth Choir is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans from all over the Cape Peninsula to sing in a choir of the Highest international standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences. Biography Since its start in 1997, CTYC (formerly Pro Cantu) has proven itself both in South Africa and on the international stage. Some of the Highlights are: * 2002 Winners of the "Choir of the World" title at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales * 2006 Winners of a gold medal at the 4th World Choir Games in Xiamen, China * 2008 Crowned as a "Champion of the World Choir Games...See More Description Founded in 1997, internationally acclaimed Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu) is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans to sing in a choir of the Highest standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences. The Cape Town Youth Choir is based in Cape ...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">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...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The choirs and workshops that I lead are run on the principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...