[HANASHIR:8621] Re: volunteer choir

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

Good ideas Ros.  Hope you're feeling better.  Rachelle


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Ros Schwartz <rs4 (at) post(dot)queensu(dot)ca>
To: <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 7:13 PM
Subject: [HANASHIR:8620] Re: volunteer choir


> Hey Rachelle,
> 
> Have you asked _your choir_ what would please them?  They may have 
> particular ideas, from previous experiences, or their own imagination.
> 
> If you organise a mini-retreat - buy them all lunch or supper, and meet 
> for three hours to talk about what they like about the choir, and what 
> they would like to see changed ... you may be amazed at the wealth of 
> new ideas that you can generate.  If you know someone experienced in 
> hosting such a brainstorming event - not necessarily for a choir, but 
> for any group that is working towards a common goal - you will have an 
> even better result.  I believe that the UAHC offers consultants who can 
> actually come down and co-ordinate such things -  I don't know if they 
> have done this for choirs per se, but the skills are the same regardless 
> of the purpose of the retreat.
> 
> Happy Nisan,
> 
> - Ros
> 
> H & R Shubert wrote:
> 
> > 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
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> > Choir Director
> > Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, Montreal, Quebec
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> > 
> > Music Educator
> > Hebrew Foundation School, Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec
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