by RCM | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ministry. We use that word a lot in the church. But what is ministry? The dictionary doesn’t do a stellar job of defining the term. A quick Google search reveals a limited definition: “ministry is the work or vocation of a minister of religion.”...
by RCM | Feb 11, 2019 | Planning and Programming, Sheet Music
We’ve all been there. It’s like pulling teeth sometimes to get the choir to sing. A dreadful experience, indeed. We want our choirs to enjoy rehearsal. We think about the rehearsal all week long. Meticulously structuring it in hopes of achieving good...
by RCM | Jan 31, 2019 | Planning and Programming
Plan, program, plan, program. This endless road lies ever before us church musicians. It’s easy to get “stuck in a rut.” How many times have you planned that all too familiar choral anthem this year just because your choir knows it well? (Trust me,...
by Michael Cromwell | Nov 14, 2018 | Inspiration, Managing a Choir
Let’s face it, people seem to be afraid of commitment these days – especially any kind of a long-term commitment like singing in a choir. As church music directors, how do we make our singers’ commitment worth their time and energy? Furthermore, how do we keep people...
by David Scott | Nov 1, 2018 | Managing a Choir, Resources
Sooner or later, it happens to all of us… despite the best-laid plans, accompanists might be unavailable to fill a last-minute need or that upcoming program. You might be thinking “Yea, though I walk through the valley of death…” well, it’s not quite...
by RCM | Sep 19, 2018 | Resources
You know it’s coming. It’s not like it can sneak up on you! Christmas comes the same time every year. But each year, you can catch yourself asking the same question that many other church music directors ask – How do I plan creative, yet accessible...
by Anthony Rimore | Sep 6, 2018 | Growing a Choir, Managing a Choir
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. – Matthew 6:21 This was originally going to be only one blog post, but as I began writing, I realized that the topic of paid section leaders is much more complex than originally envisioned. Today we focus on...
by David Scott | Aug 15, 2018 | Growing a Choir, Managing a Choir
Every choir needs new members. Even when the choir loft is full, almost every choir director would enjoy ‘just a few more singers.’ Let’s take a look at some ideas to help out our choir member recruiting.
Personal Strategy Here’s an effective...
by RCM | Aug 6, 2018 | Inspiration, Resources
You know when you’re called to something, right? Well, for the longest time I, myself, and the team of RCM contributors have known that we’re called to serve the church and music directors like you! And over the past couple of years, God has led us to...
by Anthony Rimore | Jul 22, 2018 | Hiring Musicians, Managing a Choir
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. – Matthew 6:21 In this second installment, I will talk about three things: a) your church’s/parish’s priority for Sunday morning worship, b) how to secure funding for paid section leaders, and 3)...
