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 ...
There is truly something at #MISF19 that will appeal to everyone’s musical tastes. Be Challenged, Inspired and Entertained. Now in its tenth year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for all choirs, singing groups and individual singers, is p...
Salzburg, as Mozart’s hometown, is traditionally famous for its musical festivals and vivid cultural life during the whole year. Meet there again through choral music! Beyond the love of music, Salzburg is renowned for its geographical surroundings...
ALBION UNDERGOUND II “Stunning. Amazing dramatic setting for gorgeous music. Superb choir, wonderful arrangements. Not to be missed” 2014 Albion Underground audience member Albion’s 2014 musical installation in Peak Cavern was h...
[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...