[HANASHIR:10081] Re: starting a youth singing group (choir)

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

A few years back, I was strongly urged to become a choir director, even
though I was convinced that I didn't have sufficient background.  When I
started with a youth choir, I took time to observe choir directors and to
read an excellent book called "Lifeline for Children's Choir Directors,"
both of which helped.  When I became an adult choir director, I took some
workshops and lessons in conducting and spent an average of 4 hours
preparing for each 2 hour rehearsal.  It has taken some time to feel like my
hands are connected with my body, but all in all it has been a successful
experience personally and musically.  So, my point is that enthusiasm does
work, because it drives you to do well and take care of the music and your
members.
Rachelle


------------------------ hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org -----------------------+