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 ...

Collegium Ancora was founded in 2016 by Vince Edwards and Matt Hall, to diversify the musical offerings available to audiences and communities in Rhode Island and southeastern New England. They soon found a community of singers who are equally passionate ...  moreCollegium Ancora was founded in 2016 by Vince Edwards and Matt Hall, to diversify the musical offerings available to audiences and communities in Rhode Island and southeastern New England. They soon found a community of singers who are equally passionate about the energy and intimacy of chamber choral music performed at a high caliber. Although we perform throughout Rhode Island and beyond, we are delighted to be ensemble-in-residence at Grace Church Providence, which generously provides rehearsal and performance space, and serves as our fiscal sponsor.  less

WE ARE A WELL RENOWNED GOSPEL CHOIR THAT'S RATED NUMBER ONE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY,WE HAVE A VERY TIGHT SPIRITUAL BOND ,ALSO THE NAME SAYS IT ALL WE HEAL THROUGH MUSIC FOR MORE INFO njabulo0915@gmail.com 0677048325(for calls) 0672738932(whatsapp)

African-American choral music grew out of the oral tradition of spirituals that was created by African slaves.  These songs, influenced by Christianity and rooted in African culture, expressed the hardship and hope of African slaves in the United Sta...

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant Choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m always on the lookout for new songs to use with my singing workshops and choirs.   Sara Bareilles in concert by Anirudh Koul   Th...