Choir Warm-Up Exercises for SATB Choirs
The best warm-ups do far more than prepare voices for singing. They establish posture, breathing, listening, tuning, vowel formation, ensemble awareness and rehearsal focus.
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The Great Pencil Borrowing Economy
The same people lend pencils week after week to the same borrowers, who display no obvious intention of ever acquiring pencils of their own.
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.
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.