[HANASHIR:8619] volunteer choir

[H & R Shubert <notfranz...>]

This request for feedback is specifically directed to those who are involved 
with or have been involved with volunteer choirs.

The volunteer choir I have been directing for the past year and a half is 
becoming more and more popular at services.  I am delighted that our rabbi is 
requesting more frequent participation.  (Presently we do 9 or10 services and 
rehearse 3 or 4 evenings per month between August and June.)  

I would like to move carefully on this so as not overstress my wonderful 
volunteers.  I have thought of building in some perks like hiring a choir 
clinician for a couple of sessions and also asking the temple to host an annual 
appreciation dinner for the choir.

Any thoughts on this?  How much is too much? What makes choir members feel 
appreciated, or overworked, or taken for granted?

Thanks,
Rachelle Shubert

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Rachelle Shubert
Lay Cantor Rishon
Temple Israel, Ottawa, Ontario

Choir Director
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, Montreal, Quebec

Music Educator
Hebrew Foundation School, Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec
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