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Choosing Music That Makes Your Choir Want to Rehearse

Choosing Music That Makes Your Choir Want to Rehearse

by Chris Owenby | 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...
How To Survive Without An Accompanist

How To Survive Without An Accompanist

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...
Why Paid Section Leaders Can Make a Real Difference In Music Program Growth

Why Paid Section Leaders Can Make a Real Difference In Music Program Growth

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)...
Paid Section Leaders, Volunteer Choirs and the Church’s Relationship with Money

Paid Section Leaders, Volunteer Choirs and the Church’s Relationship with Money

by Anthony Rimore | Jul 11, 2018 | Managing a Choir

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. – Matthew 6:21 This was originally going to be one blog post, but as I began writing, I realized that the topic of paid section leaders (and the rest outlined in the title of this post) is much more complex...
6 Essential Steps for Starting a Youth Choir

6 Essential Steps for Starting a Youth Choir

by Chris Owenby | Jul 28, 2017 | Starting a Choir, Youth Choir

I’ll never forget my first youth choir.  Getting started was a daunting experience.  The suspense leading up to the first rehearsal nearly derailed me and stopped me from pressing on. But I’m so glad that I persevered! There’s nothing more rewarding than teaching...

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