[HANASHIR:2239] adult choir prep

[Rachelle and Howard Shubert <shubert...>]

Thanks for the words of wisdom from voices of experience. I agree that the
best rehearsals are very well prepared.   I am interested to know how much
prep. time other choral directors put into each rehearsal.  I put in
mega-time  (about 20 hours)  to get organized before the first rehearsal and
expect to put in about 5 hours preparation  for the next one.  I have no
accompanist for rehearsals and will be the one to make the tapes, although I
have volunteers to duplicate and distribute them.  I am getting paid by the
hour for my rehearsals and have been asked to keep track of my prep time so
that some kind of compensation can be arranged. I don't want to claim too
much, but the fact is I really am putting in long hours.  Any comments on
what should be a reasonable amount of preparation for each rehearsal?   Do
other choir leaders get compensation for this? 

Thanks again.  This is so helpful.

Rachelle



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