Chris Rowbury
@chrisrowbury.bsky.social
Singing leader, a cappella harmony songs from across the globe. Natural Voice Network member. Weekly blog, monthly music round-up. https://chrisrowbury.com | https://blog.chrisrowbury.com | https://chrisrowbury.substack.com
My first attempt at 100% rye sourdough loaf. Very pleased. Moist, tasty and soft. Result!
November 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My first attempt at 100% rye sourdough loaf. Very pleased. Moist, tasty and soft. Result!
Led a fabulous day of singing in Norfolk today, despite a chesty cough. Got slightly lost on the drive home but it was lovely countryside. Having a little break now until next April.
October 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Led a fabulous day of singing in Norfolk today, despite a chesty cough. Got slightly lost on the drive home but it was lovely countryside. Having a little break now until next April.
I seem to be living on trains at the moment! Off to Winchester to lead a sold-out day of songs from Southern Europe tomorrow. Really looking forward to sharing lots of new songs.
October 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I seem to be living on trains at the moment! Off to Winchester to lead a sold-out day of songs from Southern Europe tomorrow. Really looking forward to sharing lots of new songs.
A truly uplifting weekend comes to an end in glorious sunshine. Great company, fabulous songs and beautiful voices. Here's to the next time we're all aboard the gospel train!
October 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A truly uplifting weekend comes to an end in glorious sunshine. Great company, fabulous songs and beautiful voices. Here's to the next time we're all aboard the gospel train!
Heading home from a fantastic day of singing in London. Tried out my new arrangement of The grey funnel line and also managed to nail a tricky Croatian dance song. Lovely bunch of singers who rose to the challenge. I'll be back next May. See you then?
September 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Heading home from a fantastic day of singing in London. Tried out my new arrangement of The grey funnel line and also managed to nail a tricky Croatian dance song. Lovely bunch of singers who rose to the challenge. I'll be back next May. See you then?
When I first came on here I followed loads of choirs and music-makers, but I hardly see any posts about choirs or singing! Have they all left or just don't post on here?
September 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When I first came on here I followed loads of choirs and music-makers, but I hardly see any posts about choirs or singing! Have they all left or just don't post on here?
I'm developing a new singing workshop called SONGS FROM SOUTHERN EUROPE. I want cover harmony songs from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. But "Southern Europe" is usually defined differently. So ... does this sound like an interesting workshop? Can you think of a better title?
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I'm developing a new singing workshop called SONGS FROM SOUTHERN EUROPE. I want cover harmony songs from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. But "Southern Europe" is usually defined differently. So ... does this sound like an interesting workshop? Can you think of a better title?
Decided to go upmarket this year for my annual Kenilworth singing day. Although our room is remarkably similar to a Holiday Inn or Travelodge or Premier Inn or ...
May 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Decided to go upmarket this year for my annual Kenilworth singing day. Although our room is remarkably similar to a Holiday Inn or Travelodge or Premier Inn or ...
Some brilliant singing at this weekend's Sing into Spring in Woking. Beautiful songs too from Georgia, Hungary, Armenia, USA, Old California (in Spanish) - and I even sneaked one of my own compositions in. A lovely friendly bunch of singers as always. A delight to work with.
April 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Some brilliant singing at this weekend's Sing into Spring in Woking. Beautiful songs too from Georgia, Hungary, Armenia, USA, Old California (in Spanish) - and I even sneaked one of my own compositions in. A lovely friendly bunch of singers as always. A delight to work with.
My weekly visit to the washing line. Great to have such a lovely garden when we can't get out and about
March 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
My weekly visit to the washing line. Great to have such a lovely garden when we can't get out and about
Always worth remembering these pointers.
February 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Always worth remembering these pointers.
windscreen wipers, caller id, dishwashers, home security systems, kevlar, traffic lights, refrigerated trucks, automated elevator doors, microphones used in mobile phones, wifi, gps, bluetooth and so many more things NOT invented by white men. And don't get me started on foreign inventions! 2/2
February 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
windscreen wipers, caller id, dishwashers, home security systems, kevlar, traffic lights, refrigerated trucks, automated elevator doors, microphones used in mobile phones, wifi, gps, bluetooth and so many more things NOT invented by white men. And don't get me started on foreign inventions! 2/2
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/252... How to squeeze singers into a rehearsal space that’s too small
February 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/252... How to squeeze singers into a rehearsal space that’s too small
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... The importance of breaks in rehearsals and singing workshops
February 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... The importance of breaks in rehearsals and singing workshops
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... Integrating new choir members: a guide for new singers, existing members and choir leaders
January 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... Integrating new choir members: a guide for new singers, existing members and choir leaders
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... What to expect at my singing workshops (and those run by other Natural Voice Practitioners)
January 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... What to expect at my singing workshops (and those run by other Natural Voice Practitioners)
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... What single thing will make you a better singer this year?
January 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/251... What single thing will make you a better singer this year?
[mhy blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/250... Best laid plans – dealing with the unexpected in singing sessions
January 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
[mhy blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/250... Best laid plans – dealing with the unexpected in singing sessions
The annual ceremony of putting the new wallchart up, only to find that the whole year is pretty much full up already!
January 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The annual ceremony of putting the new wallchart up, only to find that the whole year is pretty much full up already!
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/250... Putting your house in order or how to clear up after a busy choir season
December 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
[my blog on ChoirPlace] www.choirplace.com/blogs/78/250... Putting your house in order or how to clear up after a busy choir season
blog.chrisrowbury.com Had some lovely feedback today about my weekly blog: "You are incredible … every time I Google a choir leader question it’s Chris Rowbury that comes up first! I love your honest, relatable advice. You just make everything make sense!" Happy to help!
December 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM
blog.chrisrowbury.com Had some lovely feedback today about my weekly blog: "You are incredible … every time I Google a choir leader question it’s Chris Rowbury that comes up first! I love your honest, relatable advice. You just make everything make sense!" Happy to help!