Total Choir Resources: Recent Episodes

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The number 1 podcast for choir leaders. Every week, Christine and Victoria discuss topics that affect choir leaders all over the world – rehearsals, performances, warm-ups, choir management – plus guest experts from the world of choirs.

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In this episode, we are joined by Scott Tucker. Scott has enjoyed an incredible career as a choral conductor and is currently Artistic Director of the Choral Arts Society in Washington DC. You'll love this interview - Scott is an inspiring choir leader and his joy and gratitude for his career is infectious.

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Our guest for this episode is Beth Morgan, community choir leader and founder of The Creative Choir Leader. We talk about building a sustainable career as a choir leader where we can be our authentic selves and play to our strengths.

The post #235 Building a sustainable choir-leading style with Beth Morgan appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Our guest for this episode is Tom Metzger, founder of Choir Genius, one of the world’s most popular choir management platforms. We talk about his background in barbershop, what inspired his business and how he uses his knowledge of the choir world to keep innovating. So let’s welcome Tom.

The post #234 Innovating for choirs – with Tom Metzger appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In the last few months, we’ve all been on a journey with our choirs. From online rehearsals to being back in a room, then online again for some. It’s been a rollercoaster ride! As many of us look towards performing again, how we can ensure our singers sound great, feel ready and embrace the experience?

The post #233 Raring to go? Preparing our choirs for post-lockdown performance appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Amy Standridge is a choir leader and Total Choir Resources member who specialises in leading singing for people with dementia and their carers. She’s a self-confessed ‘brain nerd’ who joined us in this episode to talk about the importance of humour in our choir rehearsals.

The post #232 The best medicine – with Amy Standridge appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Marie Benton is the founder and Chief Executive of The Choir With No Name, an organisation that supports homeless and marginalised people around the UK. Christine talked to her about community, connection and friendship through choirs.

The post #231 The Choir with No Name – with Marie Benton appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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We’re delighted to welcome on to the podcast our new team member Jane Reeves. Jane is a musician and choir leader and she’s full of amazing ideas. In this episode, we find out more about her musical background, her choir leading style and how she uses social media to stay organised and give her best to her choirs.

The post #230 How organisation feeds inspiration – with Jane Reeves appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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As we head back into the rehearsal room, many of us are still living with covid protections, including shorter session times. How does this affect our planning and teaching? How can we get the most out of the time we have with our choirs?

The post #229 Shorter rehearsals? A new approach to choir planning appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we want to give you a glimpse behind the scenes at something our paid members get on the Total Choir Resources website.

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The pandemic continues to take us all on a journey. Here in the UK we now have the opportunity to return to indoor rehearsals, something which we ourselves did last week. So how did it feel and how did it all go?

The post #227 Back to live choir – how does it feel? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Eyleen Braaten is the Executive Director of the Giving Voice Initiative, a unique organisation that inspires and equips choirs to help people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners through the joy of singing. In this episode, Christine talks to Eyleen about building a movement that celebrates the unique power of singing together.

The post #226 – Music in the Brain with Eyleen Braaten appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In our modern world we can connect in so many different ways, yet we hear about high levels of loneliness in our societies, particularly during the pandemic. How does loneliness affect people and how can being part of a choir change that?

The post #225 Together – the importance of choir and community for loneliness appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Matt Ramsey is an American voice coach and founder of the Ramsey Voice Studio. In this episode, we discuss how individual voice tuition can benefit choral singers, how to find a contemporary sound when you’ve been classically trained, and just how many Mariah Careys is too many! 

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This special episode is a first for the Total Choir Resources podcast - a collaboration with the Music(Ed) Matters podcast, hosted by Dr Emily Williams Burch. We’re exploring the issue of collaboration by launching our own collaboration project.

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In this episode, we catch up with our old friend Dean Jones. You may already know Dean from his beautiful choir arrangements that are available to all Total Choir Resources members. Dean is a musician, composer and all-round great guy who we’ve known since the early days of Total Choir Resources. We talk to him about finding the music that your audience needs, building a career that inspires you, and bringing music to communities.

The post #222 Audience-focused programming with Dean Jones appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In one of our most popular podcast episodes, we talked about the idea of imposter syndrome, what it could mean to us as choir leaders and how we could take action to minimise it. So, today, a few years later and on the back of a global pandemic we’ve decided to pick up this topic once again and see how it looks today.

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One of the greatest joys about doing this podcast is getting to talk to some amazing people within the choir world. Today we welcome Kathryn Rowland, a choir leader and Total Choir Resources member, who runs a multi-choir business including adult, workplace and charity choirs.

The post #220 Juggling multiple choirs with Kathryn Rowland appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re going to bore you silly and that’s a promise! We’re talking about all the issues that creative types would prefer to ignore, but which are vital to our success as choir leaders.

The post #219 – Boring but important stuff every choir leader needs to know appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode we’re discussing the role of technology and social media in our lives and how we can use it responsibly to support and develop our choirs while looking after our mental health.

The post #218 We can do things differently – using social media and technology for our choirs appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re reaching back into the archive to repost a great podcast that may have passed you by. We discuss how to approach leading a choir made up of individuals with diverse abilities, expectations and preferences. These issues are incredibly relevant at the moment, as we rebuild our choirs post-pandemic and decide what to keep and what to change going forward. So let’s dive in.

The post #217 FROM THE VAULT: How to handle different abilities and expectations in your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Dr Kerry Boyle is a singer, choir leader and academic who has launched a major study into participation in choirs worldwide. In this episode, we discuss Kerry’s career, the importance of choirs and how your choir can get involved.

The post #216 Finding out the ‘why’ of choirs with Dr Kerry Boyle appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome conductor Adam Luebke. Adam is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Choral Conducting at the State University of New York at Fredonia. He is also the music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and winner of the 2021 GRAMMY award for Best Choral Performance.

The post #215 Preparing choirs for conductors and orchestras with Adam Luebke appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Our guest in this episode is Rachel Greaves, general secretary of the Association of British Choral Directors. ABCD, like so many other organisations, had to pivot hard in 2020 to help and support choirs as the pandemic forced us all out of rehearsal and performance venues. We talked to Rachel about how ABCD is working to gather data to support a return to singing so we can all get back to doing what we love.

The post #214 Gathering evidence to support choral singing with Rachel Greaves of ABCD appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we welcome internationally-recognised vocal coach and trainer Chris Johnson to the podcast to get his wisdom on post-pandemic voices and how to nurture them back to full glorious life.

The post #213 Awakening underused voices with Chris Johnson appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In our years as choir leaders, we’ve heard all sorts of conflicting advice from hundreds of different sources. So today, we’re sorting the good from the bad and busting a few myths along the way.

The post #212 Terrible advice about choir-leading you can ignore appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, it’s our great pleasure to welcome to the podcast Hilary Apfelstadt, Interim Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association. Hilary stepped up to this vital role at the height of the pandemic and has helped to support and encourage ACDA members towards a revival of live singing.

The post #211 The power of personal connection – with Hilary Apfelstadt of ACDA appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode we welcome Paul Gudgin to the podcast. Paul has worked at some major festivals including eight years as Director of the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a passionate choral singer and conductor. Paul is an inspiring speaker and a wonderful advocate for the transformative power of choral festivals.

The post #210 Competition and collaboration – talking festivals with Paul Gudgin appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re talking to Barbara Eifler, Chief Executive of Making Music, a UK organisation that supports leisure-time musicians. We discuss the unique challenges of the last year, the road back to live music-making, and the prospects of a bright future for choirs everywhere.

The post #209 Helping musicians thrive with Barbara Eifler of Making Music appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Listening is a skill that is central to what choir leaders do, but it’s one that we often take for granted. While choirs have been unable to meet in person, we haven’t been listening to anyone but ourselves, so in this episode we’re focusing on how to revive this vital rehearsal skill.

The post #208 A choir leader’s most important skill appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Lydia Jane Pugh is a singer, voice coach and composer, living on the channel island of Guernsey. In this episode, I talk to her about young voices, composing for choirs and taking the scenic route during the covid pandemic.

The post #207 Writing inspiring music for voices – with Lydia Jane Pugh appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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It's been a long time since we were in the rehearsal room. As we gradually come out of lockdown, it’s time to brush up on the skills that have been neglected since the pandemic started, so we can get back to choir with confidence and enthusiasm.

The post #206 5 ways to refresh your choir-leading skills appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we talk to the amazing Vince Peterson about taking risks and finding creativity in difficult times. You don't want to miss this one!

The post #205 Finding adventure and creativity for a new choir era – with Vince Peterson appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we pick apart what it means to have 'a business' in today's world and how we can reject old business models to create something that works for ourselves, our families and our communities.

The post #204 Creating a choir business with compassion appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, Victoria has a fascinating chat with Carrie and Charlie Kinnison about running a business together and creating choral rehearsal tracks that help choirs to take their music to the next level.

The post #203 Creating awesome rehearsal tracks – with Charlie and Carrie Kinnison appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at the prospect for returning to in-person choir rehearsals and consider some of the challenges we will face during this phase.

The post #202 Taking steps back to choir in ‘real life’ appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re talking about money. As we move towards returning to live choir rehearsals, it’s time to sit down, look at where we’re at, where we want to be and how the pandemic may have changed our views on how we handle money!

The post #201 Take a fresh look at choir fees appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In our 200th episode, we look back at the last few years and hear from some of our guests and members about how the podcast has helped them, and what they've learned from their careers as choir leaders.

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Our guest for this episode is Eliza Fyfe, leader of ChoirCast, an online choir experience.

The post #199 Creating an enduring online choir – with Eliza Fyfe appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we talk to choir leaders in New Zealand and Australia where things have already opened up and face to face rehearsals are back on!

The post #198 Getting up and running after lockdown – a view from the Pacific appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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How can we encourage our singers to look after their voices and stay motivated to practice even when there are no performances on the horizon?

The post #197 Easy ways to help your singers look after their voices appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at how we perceive negativity, and we’ll give you tips and tools for evaluating it, dealing with it and moving forward without being thrown off track.

The post #196 How to stay positive and take action in the face of negativity appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, our guest is Claire Wilmer, choir leader and TCR member, who shares her creative ideas and her tips for finding joy in difficult times.

The post #195 Finding inspiration and creativity – with Claire Wilmer appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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2020 was a stressful year for all of us. For many choir leaders, that stress continues as we work to get our choirs back to in-person rehearsals and put the pandemic behind us. How do we handle this unique challenge?

The post #194 Everything is practice appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re bringing you a singer’s perspective as we talk to four of our own choir members. We’re delighted to welcome Jackie, Steve, Anne and Gordon.

The post #193 Keeping our choir together – what do our singers make of it all? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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2020 has been a year like no other, and the world of choirs has been affected deeply. In this episode, we’re looking back at a rollercoaster 12 months for Total Choir Resources and its members and followers.

The post #192 What kind of year has it been? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Our guests today, Beth Lyons, Kay Bourgine and Marion van Namen, believe that Zoom singing doesn’t need to be a pale imitation of real life rehearsals. They use vocal improvisation techniques that play to the platform’s strengths and bring out the unique advantages of singing together in the virtual world.

The post #191 The unique fun of vocal play – with Beth, Kay and Marion appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Christine and I were guests on the Corona Choir podcast a few weeks ago and now Steve’s here for an exchange visit. He’s a choir leader with wonderful insights and we know you’ll enjoy spending some time with him.

The post #190 Making choir connections in 2020 – with Steve Fisher appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we welcome Siobhan Heaney, a choir leader dedicated to promoting health and well-being through singing.

The post #189 The extraordinary health benefits of singing in a choir – with Siobhan Heaney appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Use the tools in this episode to put your fears into perspective and move forward, whatever stage of the process you’re in at the moment.

The post #188 From the Vault: Overcoming fear to take on new challenges with your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at how far we've come in 2020 and how we can stay positive and do what we can, until we can get back to doing what we do.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Bernie Bracha whose long career in music teaching led her to create a choir for all those people who were told at some point in their lives that they couldn’t sing.

The post #186 Creating a choir that changes lives – with Bernie Bracha appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we're talking about how to launch a new season of online sessions with creativity and inspiration.

The post #185 How to get inspired and create a positive online choir season appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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One thing we can be certain of at the moment is uncertainty. Across the world, as we continue to navigate this pandemic, we are seeing constant change: a few steps forward, a couple of steps back. While we can’t know what lies ahead, a return to choir is now on the horizon for some of us.

The post #184 How can we get back to choir rehearsals? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we're delighted to welcome composer and choir leader Vicky Jacobs. We talk about coming out of (and going back into!) lockdown, and creative ways to keep our choirs going.

The post #183 Getting creative with choir in lockdown – Vicky Jacobs appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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For this podcast, we’ve asked some of our choir leader friends and Total Choir Resources members from around the world to tell us how they’re getting on and what the situation is in their country.

The post #182 What in the world is happening with choirs? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we have great pleasure in welcoming back New York-based Charlie Adams and to the podcast. Charlie set up the New York Choir Project in 2012 and with her team of choir leaders, including Megan Allen who is also here with us today, delivers singing opportunities to organisations across New York City.

The post #181 Creating a fun and fulfilling ‘virtual choir party’ – with Charlie Adams and Megan Allen appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re talking about self care and looking to a positive future, two things which we think are so important right now during this pandemic.

The post #180 How to take care of yourself and look towards a positive choir-leading future appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we report on the success of our recent choir 'creative showcase' and talk you through how to organise your own.

The post #179 Get the party started with an online choir social appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we discuss the successes and limitations of running online sessions for our choirs, how important it is just to show up for our choirs, and how we can preserve our identities as choir leaders for the long term.

The post #178 How can we get the best from our online choir sessions? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re looking back at one of our favourite podcasts where we talk about why choirs are so important to their members and...

The post #177 FROM THE VAULT: Why community choirs matter appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we revisit an important subject. While we're busy taking care of the needs of our choirs, how can we take care of ourselves?

The post #176 FROM THE VAULT: How to take care of yourself as a choir leader appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes of our latest membership mastermind to discuss the global pandemic and its implications for choirs.

The post #175 Serving our choirs during the pandemic appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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It’s great to give our choirs big, exciting projects, but in this episode, we’re extolling the wonders of small, lower-key  performances for your choir. Arranging...

The post #174 Small is beautiful! The benefits of community performances for your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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We believe that taking care of our singer’s voices is part of our responsibility as choir leaders. Plus it helps us to develop our choirs...

The post #173 How to take care of your choir members’ voices and promote good vocal habits appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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We all have favourite warm-ups that we know our choirs enjoy and that help them to relax and get ready to sing. But those favourites...

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You’ve taken the plunge, you’ve set the date, found a venue and advertised your first ever choir rehearsal. So what now? This is such an...

The post #171 How to run your first choir rehearsal appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we talk about how to create a fantastic collaborative performance that will inspire your choir and give them a great experience.

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In this episode, we look forward to the year ahead. How can you make it your dream choir-leading year? We’ve got tons of practical tips,...

The post #169 Start as you mean to go on – make 2020 your dream choir-leading year appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we take a look at the highlights of 2019 for our choirs and what we’ve learned from another busy year. Review your...

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In this episode, we take a look at how to prepare your choir to put down their lyric sheets or get their heads out of...

The post #167 How to prepare your choir to sing from memory appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re looking at what happens when a choir member leaves, how we should handle it and what practical steps we should take.

The post #166 What to do when a choir member leaves appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at how and why cliques form in our choirs, whether they’re a bad thing and what we can do about...

The post #165 Clique-busting for choir leaders appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we set out the vital steps to create a great teaching plan for your new choir music.

The post #164 How to create a great teaching plan for your new choir music appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look back at the first year of our membership for choir leaders – Total Choir Resources. Get the inside track on...

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In this episode, we’re looking back at one our most popular podcasts in which we discuss how to handle complaints, grumbles and general moaning from your...

The post #162 FROM THE VAULT: How to deal with dissatisfaction in your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we ask an important question. Can a community choir be run as a business, or are those two things incompatible?

The post #161 Are community choirs and business incompatible? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we discuss the changes that have made the biggest difference in our choir business over the last ten years.

The post #160 The 6 BIG innovations that revolutionised our community choir business – Part 2 appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we discuss the changes that have made the biggest difference in our choir business over the last ten years.

The post #159 The 6 BIG innovations that revolutionised our community choir business – Part 1 appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at the amazing benefits of community choir singing and how our work as choir leaders is creating immense value in...

The post #158 Why community choirs matter appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at some common mindset challenges and discuss how to take care of ourselves and our well-being as choir leaders.

The post #157 Taking care of yourself as a choir leader appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we give you 6 instant fixes for common problems in choir rehearsals. Get things back on track with our super-quick and easy...

The post #156 6 Instant fixes to rescue your choir rehearsal appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at the skill of being a professional choir leader. Our choirs sing for enjoyment and we love being choir leaders,...

The post #155 How to radiate professionalism as a choir leader appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we look at practical tips to plan choir rehearsals that cover all the work you need to do while keeping your choir...

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Amy Standridge. Amy is one of our members and is building a fantastic choir business in San Antonio,...

The post #153 Amy’s Amazing Dementia Choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we’re talking all about recruitment, at all stages of starting and growing your community choir. Recruiting new singers is vital for the...

The post #152 Recruiting singers for a healthy community choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Welcome to episode 151. We went on an amazing course by Jenevora Williams, a leading expert in vocal health and singing technique. We learned tons...

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This is episode 150! Today we look at how we’ve evolved as choir leaders and how we use that experience to help other choir leaders...

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Working out budgets and costs for your choir business may not be the most glamorous of tasks but it’s vital for your success and stability....

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It’s inevitable that at some point in our career as choir leaders we will need to say ‘no’ and this can be one of the...

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In this episode, we take you step by step through all the issues you need to address in the run-up to a performance with your...

The post #147 Creating the perfect pre-performance process for your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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This episode is all about what it means to be a professional choir leader. With the amazing and diverse range of choirs we are now...

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Love it or loathe, it tech is a part of modern life and we want to persuade you that a little tech can go a...

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The new year brings with it that ‘fresh start’ feeling. Time to look forward, dream up and put into action great new projects for you...

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In this episode, we’re looking back at one our most popular podcasts in which we discuss the mindset you need to cope with the opportunities and...

The post #143 FROM THE VAULT: How to get your head around running a choir business appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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How well are you communicating with your singers when you lead them? Find out in this episode.

The post #142 A little conducting know-how goes a long way! appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Your choir philosophy might be ‘everyone is welcome’, so what do you do when someone sings loudly and out of tune in your choir?  

The post #141 How to help singers whose voices aren’t blending appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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What does 2019 look like for you and your choir? In this episode we give you some planning tools so you can think ahead, get...

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In this episode, we discuss the things that hold us back and how we can give ourselves permission to succeed.  

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In this episode we revisit one of our most popular podcasts, about how we overcame ‘imposter syndrome’ to lead our choirs with confidence and give...

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You want to build your community choir into a thriving business, but where do you start? Tune in for our 5 step plan.

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In this episode, we’re talking about the steps you need to take when you’re starting out to create a fantastic, successful community choir. We give...

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As rewarding as leading a choir is, there are always challenges. Total Choir Resources is here to help you fix them. Find out how in...

The post #135 Our top 7 choir-leading challenges and how to fix them appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Could leading a choir take you all over the world? We find out in today’s episode.

The post #134 Around the world leading choirs – with Tina Reibl appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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How do your core beliefs shape the choir you lead? We find out in this episode.

The post #133 What’s your choir philosophy? appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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Is your choir stuck in the mud? It’s time to shake things up!

The post #132 8 super-easy ideas to shake up your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

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In this episode, we discuss ‘mega-batching’, what it is, why it’s helpful and how it can save you a ton of time and stress.

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In this episode and the previous one, we’re taking a look at running multi-choir business with some very special guests. Jamie Serafi has been with...

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In this episode and the next, we’re taking a look at running multi-choir business with some very special guests. Dan Cooper & Jack White are...

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In this episode, Victoria chats to New York based choir leader Charlie Adams about her journey as a choir leader, her passion for fun, inclusive...

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In this episode, we talk about where we find inspiration to lead our choirs and tackle new challenges, year after year.

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In this episode, we talk to Ruth Routledge, founder of Pram Chorus, about the joys and challenges of running an unusual choir.

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In this episode, we’re looking at how to put your choir at the heart of your community. We all know the great benefits of singing...

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In this episode, we talk to Ryan Guth we talk to Ryan Guth, choir director and founder of the Choir Ninja podcast. Ryan has lots...

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In this episode, we continue with the second part of our two-part series How to Build your Choir Business. In the last episode we covered...

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In this two-part episode, we’re going to focus on how to build your choir business. In this first part we’re going to focus upon the ‘inspiration’...

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In this episode, we talk to James Hawkins, choir leader, musician, composer, sound engineer and creator of Choirs with a Purpose, an amazing charity project...

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In this episode, we kick off the new year by giving you a behind the scenes tour of how Total Choir Resources was created and...

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In this episode, we look back over the last year with our choirs and discuss the successes we’ve enjoyed and the challenges we’ve faced.

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In this episode, we discuss ideas and tactics to help your singers tackle new repertoire.

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In this episode, we talk about the joys and woes of a choir-leading career and how to avoid some of the pitfalls of doing this...

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In this episode, we talk about how to find the sometimes delicate balance between working hard for your choir and working too hard for your choir.

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In this episode, we talk about how to handle different, even conflicting, preferences and expectations within your choir.

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In this episode, we continue our look at some vital considerations when you’re choosing new music for your choir. You can find Part 1 of...

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In this episode and the next, we look at some vital considerations when you’re choosing new music for your choir.

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In this episode, we answer the questions you’ve posted in the Total Choir Resources FB Mastermind group.

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In this episode, I chat to Tori Longdon about her choral conducting journey. Tori holds a masters degree in choral conducting from the Royal Academy of...

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In this episode, we talk about the challenge of dealing with your choir’s preferences, demands and expectations.

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about getting inspiration and a new perspective by visiting another choir. Love Soul Choir in Southampton gave us...

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In this episode, we talk about the experiences with our choirs that led to us creating our brand new digital music store. Our music for...

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In this episode we discuss how to create a rehearsal plan to teach a new piece of music to your choir.

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In this episode, Christine and I interview Dan Cooper and Jack White of Love Soul Choir in the south of England. These young guys have...

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If you read and enjoyed our article about our choir’s twinning workshop with One Voice, you’ll love this podcast, in which we take a deeper...

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In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome composer and Total Choir Resources collaborator Dean Jones. Dean is working with us to produce a range of...

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In Part 1 of this podcast, we looked at various choir membership structures, so if you didn’t catch that, you can go back and listen...

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In this episode and the next, we discuss different choir membership and payment structures, and the benefits and challenges of the various options.

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In this episode, we announce our fantastic new project for 2017 – a brand new digital music store just for choirs, offering not just scores,...

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In this episode, we celebrate our 100th episode by answering your choir-leading questions.

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In this episode, we’re going to look back at 2016, the challenges we’ve faced with our choirs and how we’ve handled them.

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In this episode, we discuss discuss how to plan performances in unfamiliar spaces, particularly around Christmas.

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In this episode, we discuss the mindset you need to cope with the opportunities and challenges of running a choir as a business.

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In this episode, we look at strategies and exercises to help your choir to sing with dynamic contrast.

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In this episode, we look at some practical strategies for looking after yourself as you lead your choir.

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In this episode, we’re having a moan about moaning! We’re looking at how to handle problems, complaints and general grumbling in your choir.

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In this episode, we’re joined by choir leader, singer and vocal coach Russell Scott to talk about how to create a great choral workshop.

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In this episode, we discuss the planning and preparation we need to do to get ready for a new choir season.

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In this episode, we discuss how to tackle the legal side of running a choir. See episode 90 for part 1.

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In this episode, we discuss how to tackle the legal side of running a choir.

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In this episode, we discuss how to sustain your enthusiasm for leading your choir, season after season.  

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In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to stay organised so that your choir doesn’t take over your life.  

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In this special podcast episode, we welcome Ivan Chandler, founder and CEO of Musicalities, to help us out with some music copyright issues for choirs....

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In this episode, we discuss our top tips for handling choir and repertoire on a performance day; building up anticipation and readiness without exacerbating stress...

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In this episode, we look back on our careers over the last few years and discuss how our approach to leading our choirs has changed.

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In this episode, we discuss how to handle a crisis in your choir.

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In this episode, we discuss how to take advantage of unexpected opportunities for your choir without overburdening yourself or turning your choir into a stressed-out mess!

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In this episode and the last, we discuss some of the things that we’d do differently if we were starting out as choir leaders today.

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In this episode and the next, we discuss some of the things that we’d do differently if we were starting out as choir leaders today.

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In this episode, we look in detail at the conducting gestures we use to bring our choirs in.

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In this special episode, we look at how far Total Choir Resources has come since it was created in 2012 and what we can do...

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In this episode, we discuss the things that hold us back and how we can give ourselves permission to succeed.

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In this episode, we discuss the essential kit that keeps our choirs running and makes our lives easier. You can download our rehearsal kit checklist...

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In this episode, we discuss how to discuss how to avoid procrastination to achieve our goals for our choirs in 2016.  

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In this episode, we review the past year with our choirs and discuss what we’ve learned.  

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In this episode, we discuss how to stay revved up and motivated right up to the end of your choir season.  

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In this episode, we look the benefits of surveying your choir to find get feedback and opinions.  

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In this episode, we’re going to look at some useful ways to improve your choir’s camaraderie and cohesion as a group.  

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In this episode, we discuss strategies to rescue choir rehearsals when things aren’t quite going to plan.  

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In this episode, we talk about the books that have shaped our development as choir leaders, and that we return to again and again to help...

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of encouraging our choirs to listen to each other, and give you 8 practical strategies to help...

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In this episode, we discuss the important topic of communicating with your choir about performance.  

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of criticising your choir in ways that achieve improvement and build confidence.  

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Christine and I are having a break this week, so instead of our usual podcast, we’re giving you a peek inside Choir Leader Academy. This...

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In this episode, we we work through a step-by-step review of our latest choir season and discuss how reviewing your season can make the next...

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In this episode, we discuss practical strategies that you can use at every choir rehearsal to keep your singers engaged and get the results you...

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In this episode, we talk about how we became choir leaders and how we overcame problems and broke through roadblocks along the way.  

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In this episode, we talk about our craziest choir moments; things that went brilliantly, things that went badly and things that didn’t quite go to...

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In this episode, we talk about conducting practice, how it can help you to be a better choir leader and the challenge of finding time to...

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In this episode, we reveal the foolproof rehearsal planning system that we teach in our Fundamentals of Choir Leading course.  

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In this episode, we discuss how to overcome your fear of criticism and how to handle criticism when you receive it.  

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In this episode, we discuss how to create a reliable system for repertoire selection and score preparation and we give you a glimpse inside Choir...

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In this episode we discuss some practical strategies to encourage your choir to sing ‘in tune’ without freaking them out.  

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In this episode we reveal the top five questions we get asked by our audience and give you our answers to them.  

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In this episode we talk about how we overcame ‘imposter syndrome’ to lead our choirs with confidence and give you some great tips to boost...

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In this episode we give you 14 top tips to keep your choir rehearsals fresh while you learn new music and prepare it for performance....

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In this episode we talk about the importance of score preparation in creating great rehearsals and performances for your choir, and we take you step...

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of basic conducting skills to communicate effectively with our choirs. This podcast episode is a ‘teaser’ for...

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In this episode we look forward to a new year with our choirs and discuss how to make it our best year yet. Plus, we’ve...

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In this episode we’re celebrating our fiftieth episode of the Total Choir Resources podcast with a Q&A session featuring questions from listeners.  

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In this episode we talk about what we’ve learned as choir leaders and managers about retaining singers in our choirs.  

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In this episode, we’re joined by our good friend Jamie Serafi, leader of four choirs in the south east of the UK, to talk about...

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In this episode, we chat to our friend Dr Helen Neuenschwander, a general practitioner and a choral singer. She gives us the lowdown on all...

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The second of our two-part podcast about the dreaded issue of money. Whatever the funding model of our choirs, how can we ensure that they...

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In this episode and the next, we look at some of the financial issues that affect choirs and how to handle them.  

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In this episode, we look at some practical strategies that you can use with your choir to give effective instructions that your singers will remember...

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In this episode, we ask what’s the point of vocal warm-ups and exercises and how they benefit our choirs.  

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In this episode, we go back to basics and look at the essential decisions that we need to make when we’re starting out as choir...

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In this episode, we talk about how to balance our choir rehearsals so that we give new members a chance to learn established repertoire while...

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In this episode, we talk about how to handle difficult situations and people in your choir efficiently and professionally so that you can maintain a...

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In this episode, we look at how fear can hold us back and how to break through it so that we can achieve our goals...

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In this episode, we talk about how we can review our conducting skills and find areas of improvement so that we’re constantly evolving as musicians...

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In this episode, we’re discuss basic microphone types, how they work and how to select microphones to use with your choir. In our discussion, we...

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In this episode, we show you an easy way to create well-planned choir rehearsals that will give you confidence and motivate your choir. Here’s the...

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In this episode, we take you step by step through the process of planning a season of choir rehearsals and we show you the strategy...

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In this episode, we give you some great strategies for encouraging your choir to be consistent in their attendance at rehearsals and to be punctual...

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In this episode, we hear from community choir members about what they get from their choir experience. Knowing what your singers want and enjoy is...

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In this episode, I talk to my little sister, Berenice Lewis, about her role as a choir leader and the advice she would give people...

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In this episode, we talk about the benefits of offering sectional workshops to your choir, and we take you step by step through the process...

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In this episode, we have a great interview for you with the wonderful Megan Mackney. Megan is such an inspiration and we know that you’re...

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of breathing to our choirs and discuss some of the exercises and warm-ups we use with our...

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In this episode we’re going to look at the similarities and differences of working with classical and contemporary choirs and compare notes on how we...

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Welcome to our first podcast of 2014. I’m sorry to say, gentle listener, that we have been beset by technical gremlins over the last week!...

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In our final podcast of the year, we give you some fun (and rather silly!) warm-ups and exercises for you to share with your choir...

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In this episode, we review some of the questions we’ve received on the blog and by email, so we’re discussing a wide range of vital...

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In this episode, we get a bit philosophical and consider how we define and measure success in our role as choir leaders. In the podcast,...

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In this episode, we discuss the benefits of inviting a guest leader to work with your choir.  

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Welcome to another podcast from the wonderful world of choirs. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on the choir leader and talking about what we...

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It seems like no time at all since I thought “I wonder if there’d be an audience for a podcast about leading choirs? Here we...

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In this episode, we talk about how to choose repertoire for your choir that suits them down to the ground.  

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In this episode, we talk about how to communicate effectively with your choir members so they have all the information they need and you know...

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In this episode, we look at six essential strategies to keep your singers happy and promote a great atmosphere at choir rehearsals.

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In this episode, we take the podcast on the road for the first time and bring you advice from professional sound engineer Steve Bega about...

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In this episode, I’m all on my own (Christine’s having a well-earned break) and I talk about some simple strategies to skyrocket your choir’s profile,...

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In this episode, Christine and I talk about how to promote good choir discipline – a subject that we know from your feedback is one that...

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In this episode, Christine and I talk about the many issues we need to deal with when planning performances for our choirs. To accompany the...

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In this episode, Christine and I talk about why we use warm-ups and how we structure a warm-up session, and we discuss some of our...

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In this episode, Christine and I get to talk about something that we’re both passionate about – creating an identity for your choir. There are...

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In this episode, I’m delighted to share the microphone with my friend, business partner and fellow choir leader, Christine Mulgrew. We discuss what we’ve learned...

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In this episode, we look at how to get a choir off the ground from scratch.

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This is a huge milestone for us – our first “proper” podcast!  We’d love to know what you think and what topics and issues you’d...

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