[HANASHIR:10078] starting a youth singing group (choir)

[Stevehumm <Stevehumm...>]

congratulations, nell, on this exciting undertaking.  i, too, lead a youth 
choir and i don't have  much "formal" music training.  all it take is an 
intense love of jewish music and the belief that through your own enthusiasm 
you can get kids to be excited about judaism.  one word of advice....i call 
my choir a "youth singing group."  it becomes less intimidating.  perhaps 
choirs are more concerned with perfection?  youth singing goups are there for 
the fun.  the accuracy and intricate harmonies will come naturally when the 
kids are ready.   anyway, what really matters is that the families pack the 
synagogue to see their children on the bima.  ya-shar ko-ach!

       -steve