Inside the Committee: The Chairperson
A good Chairperson knows how to listen carefully while still moving discussions towards a conclusion.
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Why Conductors Should Never Stop Learning
The strongest conductors are usually those who remain students of the craft regardless of age or experience.
The Member Who Treats Every Break Like a Networking Event
Within minutes they have crossed the room several times, spoken to members from every section and gathered enough information to produce a quarterly newsletter.
Summer Is Not the Off-Season
One of the most valuable exercises any committee can undertake is a genuine review of the previous season.
What Good Musical Directors Do During the Summer
The summer months are also an ideal time to think about people. Choirs are made of individuals, and every conductor knows that personalities influence musical outcomes.
The Person Who Brings Every Piece Except the One You're Singing
What makes the phenomenon particularly intriguing is that it rarely stems from genuine disorganisation. In fact, the owner of the folder is often convinced that a highly sophisticated filing system exists.
Grow your audience - tips for putting more bums on seats.
For some choir leaders, the word "data" conjures images of spreadsheets and corporate presentations. In reality, it simply means knowing who is interested in your choir and maintaining appropriate ways of communicating with them.