It’s true that the more you put into something the more you get out. That must be why I love to serve the Lord. I enjoy the blessing and satisfaction of serving the Lord. If you’re looking for a ministry where you can “put more in” look no further than the church choir. The blessing… Read more
Teaching Listening Skills to Improve Choral Blend | Conducting Tips
There are numerous reasons why you should teach your choir to listen to one another as they sing. Improving their listening skills will have an effect on the quality of sound your choir produces. Specifically, the choir that learns to listen as they sing will be a well balanced and well blended group. So, teaching… Read more
Free Christian Choir Music | I Choose Faith | 9/11 Tribute
Let’s Not Forget September 11 When I think back to the days shortly after 9/11 most Americans where encouraged by the spiritual impact of this tragic event had on out country. The memory of Congress standing as one on the steps of the Capital singing “God Bless America” was a source of inspiration to our… Read more
How to Achieve a Better Choral Blend | Conducting Tips
Most of us would agree when singing together we blend sounds more beautiful than we could make individually. For that reason, you should spend time as director working on tone quality and choral blend. You will find it is well worth it. Good blend, though, is still the exception, rather than the rule. Therefore, why is… Read more
Proper Posture Tips You Need To Know To Be A Better Singer
Proper Posture While Singing Every church choir director would like their choir singing to the best of their ability for the Lord. Most church choirs, however, are made up of inexperienced singers who have never been taught the basics of how to sing properly, let alone, how to read music. If we are ever to… Read more
6 Ways to Improve Your Choir Practice
Keeping your choir practice as fresh as possible can be challenging at times. Many of your choir members sacrifice their time after a long, hard day at work. They are looking for a well-planned rehearsal that is both challenging and rewarding. Following these simple suggestions will help you get the most out of every rehearsal. How… Read more
How to Prepare a Choral Piece for Your Next Choir Rehearsal
Don’t be ill prepared! Many of us have been guilty of pulling out music for a choir rehearsal without spending an adequate amount of time really learning the piece. How long would the pastor or Sunday school teacher last if such “lack of preparation” were to be the norm. My dad would say “anything that… Read more