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Dr Kerry Boyle is a singer, choir leader and academic who has launched a major study into participation in choirs worldwide. In this episode, we discuss Kerry’s career, the importance of choirs and how your choir can get involved. The post #216 Finding out the ‘why’ of choirs with Dr Kerry Boyle appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome conductor Adam Luebke. Adam is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Choral Conducting at the State University of New York at Fredonia. He is also the music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and winner of the 2021 GRAMMY award for Best Choral Performance. The post #215 Preparing choirs for conductors and orchestras with Adam Luebke appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

Our guest in this episode is Rachel Greaves, general secretary of the Association of British Choral Directors. ABCD, like so many other organisations, had to pivot hard in 2020 to help and support choirs as the pandemic forced us all out of rehearsal and performance venues. We talked to Rachel about how ABCD is working to gather data to support a return to singing so we can all get back to doing what we love. The post #214 Gathering evidence to support choral singing with Rachel Greaves of ABCD appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we welcome internationally-recognised vocal coach and trainer Chris Johnson to the podcast to get his wisdom on post-pandemic voices and how to nurture them back to full glorious life. The post #213 Awakening underused voices with Chris Johnson appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In our years as choir leaders, we’ve heard all sorts of conflicting advice from hundreds of different sources. So today, we’re sorting the good from the bad and busting a few myths along the way. The post #212 Terrible advice about choir-leading you can ignore appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, it’s our great pleasure to welcome to the podcast Hilary Apfelstadt, Interim Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association. Hilary stepped up to this vital role at the height of the pandemic and has helped to support and encourage ACDA members towards a revival of live singing. The post #211 The power of personal connection – with Hilary Apfelstadt of ACDA appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode we welcome Paul Gudgin to the podcast. Paul has worked at some major festivals including eight years as Director of the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a passionate choral singer and conductor. Paul is an inspiring speaker and a wonderful advocate for the transformative power of choral festivals. The post #210 Competition and collaboration – talking festivals with Paul Gudgin appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we’re talking to Barbara Eifler, Chief Executive of Making Music, a UK organisation that supports leisure-time musicians. We discuss the unique challenges of the last year, the road back to live music-making, and the prospects of a bright future for choirs everywhere. The post #209 Helping musicians thrive with Barbara Eifler of Making Music appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

Listening is a skill that is central to what choir leaders do, but it’s one that we often take for granted. While choirs have been unable to meet in person, we haven’t been listening to anyone but ourselves, so in this episode we’re focusing on how to revive this vital rehearsal skill. The post #208 A choir leader’s most important skill appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

Lydia Jane Pugh is a singer, voice coach and composer, living on the channel island of Guernsey. In this episode, I talk to her about young voices, composing for choirs and taking the scenic route during the covid pandemic. The post #207 Writing inspiring music for voices – with Lydia Jane Pugh appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

It's been a long time since we were in the rehearsal room. As we gradually come out of lockdown, it’s time to brush up on the skills that have been neglected since the pandemic started, so we can get back to choir with confidence and enthusiasm. The post #206 5 ways to refresh your choir-leading skills appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we talk to the amazing Vince Peterson about taking risks and finding creativity in difficult times. You don't want to miss this one! The post #205 Finding adventure and creativity for a new choir era – with Vince Peterson appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we pick apart what it means to have 'a business' in today's world and how we can reject old business models to create something that works for ourselves, our families and our communities. The post #204 Creating a choir business with compassion appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, Victoria has a fascinating chat with Carrie and Charlie Kinnison about running a business together and creating choral rehearsal tracks that help choirs to take their music to the next level. The post #203 Creating awesome rehearsal tracks – with Charlie and Carrie Kinnison appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we look at the prospect for returning to in-person choir rehearsals and consider some of the challenges we will face during this phase. The post #202 Taking steps back to choir in ‘real life’ appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we’re talking about money. As we move towards returning to live choir rehearsals, it’s time to sit down, look at where we’re at, where we want to be and how the pandemic may have changed our views on how we handle money! The post #201 Take a fresh look at choir fees appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In our 200th episode, we look back at the last few years and hear from some of our guests and members about how the podcast has helped them, and what they've learned from their careers as choir leaders. The post #200 It’s our two hundredth episode! appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

Our guest for this episode is Eliza Fyfe, leader of ChoirCast, an online choir experience. The post #199 Creating an enduring online choir – with Eliza Fyfe appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we talk to choir leaders in New Zealand and Australia where things have already opened up and face to face rehearsals are back on! The post #198 Getting up and running after lockdown – a view from the Pacific appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

How can we encourage our singers to look after their voices and stay motivated to practice even when there are no performances on the horizon? The post #197 Easy ways to help your singers look after their voices appeared first on Total Choir Resources.