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Director Tips For Choir Recruiting
Fall is just around the corner and it’s time to begin thinking about adding to your ensemble’s numbers. Since fall is the beginning of a new annua...
Parker's Picks For Every Choir 2019-2020
Summer is nearly over and it’s time to select music for the upcoming 2019-2020 season. We have reviewed every piece in our catalogue to bring you our very best recommendations for your choir for the new year. Whether community, church or school choir, we have everything you need at easychoirmusic.com.
Who Put The 'R' In Wash?
As we’ve worked with choirs through the years, we’ve all come across some unique regional pronunciation disorders. Of these, one in particular h...
John Parker's Top 8 Choir Hacks for 2019-20
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A ‘hack’ is a clever tip or technique for ...
How To Pick Songs For Your Choir
One of the most important tasks a choir director has is selecting the right repertoire for their choir. For many who sing in these choirs, the ly...
Choirs With Community Impact
Music must live on, and choir directors are the torch-bearers of the great cultural and community joy that comes from performing and experiencing it. This article will give you a few reminders of how we can use our choirs to better our community.
How To Get ‘RRRRREFRESHED’ This Summer
When school is in session, the pressure is on, and the schedule is non-stop! Sometimes it’s hard to tell where one day ends and the next one begins. Your days are super demanding and there is an endless line of people requiring your constant attention. The mad dash toward the spring concert is a giant whirlwind of endless details.
Then...in a moment…it’s all over. Whew! Finally!! School is out. Now…what to do this summer? There are many ways to fill your time this summer, but consider these five R’s as a formula for maximizing your time.
Passing The Baton - How To Ensure Ensemble Legacy
We all want continuity for our groups. Whether it's creating something that will stand when we leave it behind, or fostering pride and appreciation from our singers, ensemble legacy is an essential tool in the director's tool kit.
How To Get Your Music Published
Ever written a piece of music and wondered how to get it published for sale? This article will give you a simple, 5 step process to get you started.
4 Simple Ways To Affirm Your Singers
As directors, working to keep a positive atmosphere among our singers can be challenging. So, here are four simple and timely reminders to help us all maintain a positive and affirming environment within our ensembles.
What To Do With Your Choir In May?
Our contests and concerts are over
Easter has come and gone too
There’s still six weeks until summer
Oh, what is my choir to do?
How Choral Music Is Changing Uganda
The African Children's Choir is one of the premier choral groups on the planet. Read this article to find out about how they're using choral music to change both their community, and the world.