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    In 2017 reaching again to the Stars in the city of Copernicus

    Added January 14, 2016 by meeting music - 692 views - 0 comments

    PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA International Copernicus Choir Festival & Competition will for the 5th time present a great opportunity for integration of the choral community and promotion of choral music. Its name refers to the figure of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus who was born in the city of Toruń, which is a fri... read more

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    How to improve your singing voice

    Added January 13, 2016 by Chris Rowbury - 2074 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact Chris if you want to submit a question.     Tim wrote in to ask:     “I have been trying to sing ... read more

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    There is nothing like singing along the sea in 2017 as well!

    Added January 13, 2016 by meeting music - 814 views - 0 comments

    Dear choral singers,   Missing an event does not mean that you can1t join in another year. In 2017 meeting music gladly will be your host in Caorle/Venice, Italy for a great choral celebration. The competition with its wide range of categories like Mixed, Male and Female Choirs for different standards, with ... read more

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    Focusing on the one frown in a sea of smiling faces

    Added December 30, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1618 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Everything in the concert is going brilliantly. The choir is firing on all cylinders. The audience are lapping it up, even your lame banter between songs.   Photo by Suarez Leandro   Then you spot the on... read more

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    Melbourne International Singers Festival - 9-13 June 2016

    Added December 27, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 752 views - 0 comments

    Now in its seventh consecutive year, Melbourne’s most exciting festival for singers and choirs presents more stunning opportunities to work with some of the world’s finest conductors, composers, arrangers and musicians!    Featuring …. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ with Kirby Shaw STREET RE... read more

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    Keeping a choir happy – you can’t please everyone

    Added December 23, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2630 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?   I think I’m an approachable guy, but for some reason peo... read more

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    Per Musicam Ad Astra - Everybody will be Singing with the Stars

    Added December 23, 2015 by meeting music - 1100 views - 0 comments

      We can't remind often enough, but we have a lot to happen if you interested in choral music and to find out about new destination in Europe. The city of Copernicus would be a great place to perform your repertoire and be part of an International Festival.  Just let yourself be charmed by this beautiful c... read more

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    Salzburg - the cultural stage of the world!

    Added December 17, 2015 by meeting music - 898 views - 0 comments

    Imagine singing in Salzburg! This European city is known for many famous artists including Stefan Zweig, Arturo Toscanini, Oskar Kokoschka, Herbert von Karajan and, of course, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A skyline of church steeples, an amazing Fortress, and a wonderful Cathedral await youjust north of the Alps... read more

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    How to stop singers using word sheets in concerts

    Added December 16, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 1640 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “In our choir we’re not allowed to use words in concerts.”   Photo by Kaptain Kobold   Great idea. In principle. But how do you achieve it?   no words or else ... what? I’... read more

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    School of Hard Knocks, Brisbane - Christmas Celebration Concert

    Added December 15, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 791 views - 0 comments

    Christmas Celebration Concert – Brisbane 2015 Friday 18th December 2015 2pm – 3pm The Edge, State Library of Queensland, South Bank   Join Dr Jonathon Welch AM and the team at the School of Hard Knocks – Queensland’s annual Christmas Concert. A perfect opportunity to celebrate with ou... read more