[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I looked at What is unique about Singing together. In this post, I’ll consider which aspects of Singing together can be duplicated online and...

Hi everyone! I'm happy to share with you my Singing journal. Originally created as an experiment, it is now receiving amazing feedback: "Fantastic aid for helping you progress in your Singing journey This is an amazing book which assisted me to pass my ...

1,403 Students from the State of Wisconsin Singing "I Have Had Singing" by Zachary J. Moore. Words inspired by Fred Mitchel. Sheet Music available with MusicSpoke Film Edited/Produced by: Zachary J. Moore Thank you to all the students and direct...  more1,403 Students from the State of Wisconsin Singing "I Have Had Singing" by Zachary J. Moore. Words inspired by Fred Mitchel. Sheet Music available with MusicSpoke Film Edited/Produced by: Zachary J. Moore Thank you to all the students and directors who participated in this project.  

Does chanting and mantra Singing work?   We love to share mantras and chants with our HeartSong Normandie meditation groups and Singing retreats. It can be such a beautiful experience and opportunity to calm, relax and feel the vibr...

[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 Singing workshop I record the group Singing through all the songs I’ve taught. I then make the recording available to ...

Want to bring some joyful Singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! ...  moreWant to bring some joyful Singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! Grab your friends, a drink and let's sing some sparkly tunes....The songs will be a surprise - that's part of the fun! With drinks deals at the bar - we'll have the happiest of happy hours! Everyone is welcome - everyone can sing - even the friend who insists they can't, they can! Pub Singing is all about fun! No experience necessary just bring your voice and we’ll do the rest - shower singers, this is for you! 7.30pm - Arrive and drinks, 8pm - We Sing! £7 advance (plus 70p booking fee) on Meetup - Soul of the City Choir, £9 on the door Tickets sold quickly last time so we do recommend nabbing your ticket early just in case we can't fit you in on the door. Come and sing, it really is a lot of fun!  less

Twice a year Chris Rowbury creates a choir from scratch over just six rehearsals. There are no auditions and all songs are taught by ear. The idea is that we go on an imginary Singing Safari collecting exotic songs from around the world. The Singing Safar...  moreTwice a year Chris Rowbury creates a choir from scratch over just six rehearsals. There are no auditions and all songs are taught by ear. The idea is that we go on an imginary Singing Safari collecting exotic songs from around the world. The Singing Safari began at the Warwick Folk Festival in 2006, and continued in 2011 when Chris moved to Suffolk. The winter safari ends in a shared concert in Ipswich, and the summer safari is a free half hour performance outdoors. Each safari learns about eight songs in 3- and 4-part harmony.  less

LAST MINUTE Singing and Meditation Retreat place available 6-13 April  Sing from the Heart Tranquil countryside Singing retreat holiday in the heart of rural Normandie, France   6-13 April 2024 "...an amazing & glorious week of Singing & ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I never sleep the night before running a Singing workshop and I always feel terribly nervous before a concert – whether I’m Singing or conducti...