How to Prepare a Choir for Competition
Not every festival is suitable for every choir. One of the most common mistakes conductors make is entering a category because it appears prestigious rather than because it is appropriate.
The Choir Boss
Inside the Committee: The Ordinary Committee Member
Every committee member shares collective responsibility for the governance, leadership and future direction of the choir.
How to Run a Choir Committee
Nothing frustrates members more than leaving a meeting uncertain about what has actually been agreed. Every significant discussion should conclude with a clear outcome.
Inside the Committee: The PRO
Most choirs become highly visible in the weeks leading up to a concert. Social media activity increases, posters appear, tickets go on sale and a flurry of promotional messages is released. Then, once the concert is over, the choir often disappears from public view until the next event approaches.
Choir Rehearsal Techniques That Actually Work
Conductors are often highly knowledgeable musicians and teachers. They naturally want to explain, describe and analyse. However, singers generally learn most effectively by singing rather than listening to lengthy lectures.
Inside the Committee: The Secretary
Without somebody maintaining a reliable record of decisions and actions, organisations quickly find themselves repeating conversations, revisiting old debates and losing valuable knowledge.
How to Recruit Tenors and Basses
Few topics generate more discussion among choir committees and Musical Directors than the challenge of recruiting tenors and basses. Across Ireland and beyond, many mixed-voice choirs face the same reality: a healthy number of ......