by Stephanie Wiltse Community and professional groups face the unique task of creating a loyal following. This article focuses on the desire to provide a connection with listeners, in the hope of providing a meaningful, emotional, and musical experience for your...
by Kay Cook Dealing with different venues and different performance spaces is something active community groups deal with on an ongoing basis. Here are some ideas for making the most of every performance space. In 1980 I attended a concert being given by a young opera...
by J. Stanley Schmidt If your handbell choir is a community or professional ensemble, the I.R.S. indeed can help you. How? By designating your choir as a 501(c)3 organization. There’s a wonderful riddle that asks, “What are the three biggest lies in America?”...
by Janet Van Valey This resources discusses the finer points of building a solid and dedicated team of musicians, including recruitment, group dynamics, and group decision making. As community choirs grow in number throughout the country, the understanding of...
