Rehearsing Even the Rowdiest Volunteer Choir and Loving Every Minute of It

I'm a Choir Director??!: Rehearsing even the rowdiest volunteer choir and loving every minute of it.

by Joel Plaag

4.8 out of 5

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I've been a choir director for over 20 years, and I've worked with all sorts of choirs, from professional ensembles to children's choirs. But one of my favorite experiences was directing a volunteer choir at a local church.

The choir was made up of people from all walks of life, from stay-at-home moms to retired professionals. Some of them had years of musical experience, while others had never sung in a choir before.

At first, I was a little apprehensive about directing such a diverse group. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get them all to sing together in a cohesive way.

But I quickly learned that I had nothing to worry about. The choir members were all incredibly enthusiastic and willing to learn. They were also very supportive of each other, and they created a warm and welcoming environment.

We rehearsed every week for two hours, and I always looked forward to our rehearsals. I loved seeing the choir members improve week by week. I also enjoyed getting to know them better and hearing their stories.

One of my favorite choir members was a woman named Mary. Mary was in her 80s, and she had never sung in a choir before. But she had a beautiful voice, and she was always eager to learn.

Mary would often come to rehearsal early and practice her parts. She was also very helpful to the other choir members, and she always had a smile on her face.

Another choir member, John, was a retired engineer. John had a strong voice, and he was always willing to help out with the bass parts.

John was also a bit of a character. He loved to tell jokes, and he always had a twinkle in his eye.

The choir performed several times throughout the year, including at church services, community events, and nursing homes.

Our performances were always well-received, and the choir members always seemed to enjoy themselves.

I'm so grateful for the time I spent directing the volunteer choir. It was a truly rewarding experience, and I made some lifelong friends.

If you're looking for a way to get involved in your community and make a difference, I encourage you to join a choir.

You don't need to be a professional singer. All you need is a love of music and a willingness to learn.

I promise you, you'll have a lot of fun and make some great memories.

I'm a Choir Director??!: Rehearsing even the rowdiest volunteer choir and loving every minute of it.

by Joel Plaag

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7713 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	136 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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