The Choir Genius Blog
All about Choir and Chorus Management - tips from the Choir Geniuses
Preparing Your Choir for Performance: Confidence, Presence, and Musical Impact
Performance is both a destination and a reflection of your ensemble’s journey. With the right preparation, your choir will take the stage with confidence, clarity, and connection. That experience not only uplifts your audience but also strengthens your singers’ relationship to the music and to each other.
Mastering Choir Rehearsals: Structure, Energy, and Engagement for Better Singing
Rehearsals are the heartbeat of your choir. When they are structured, respectful, and creatively led, they transform the group into more than just musicians. They become collaborators, learners, and community members. That connection shows in performance—and keeps singers coming back.
Money Matters: Smart Spending & Budget Management for Choir Leaders
Learn practical budgeting strategies for choir leaders, including essential expense planning, long-term financial goal setting, cost-saving tips, and tools to improve transparency and accountability. Part 2 of our Money Matters choir management series.
Smart Repertoire Planning: How to Choose Music That Builds Your Choir and Captivates Your Audience
Choosing the right repertoire is one of the most powerful tools you have as a conductor. Whether you're programming for a youth chorus, community choir, or advanced vocal ensemble, your selections influence singer development, audience growth, and long-term ensemble success.
Money Matters: A Choir Leader’s Guide to Fundraising and Budgeting
Building Support – Fundraising Strategies for Choirs
From ticketed performances to creative crowdfunding, Part 1 of our new blog series, Money Matters: A Choir Leader’s Guide to Fundraising and Budgeting, is packed with real-world strategies to help your choir grow.
Leading with Purpose: How Choir Conductors Build Connection, Community, and Choral Success
“Running a successful choir or chorus is about more than waving your arms in rhythm—it’s about leading people. From recruiting new singers to retaining seasoned voices, choosing the right repertoire, and managing the behind-the-scenes logistics, being a great conductor today means wearing many hats.”
Community Choir Rehearsal Planning: Tips for Choir Leaders
Creating a useful and engaging rehearsal plan for a community choir is essential to foster a vibrant and productive environment. Community choirs, often comprising volunteers with varying skill levels and musical backgrounds, require a thoughtful approach that enhances musical abilities while keeping members motivated and connected.
The Conductor’s Toolkit: Grow Your Choir with Leadership, Strategy & Heart
“Running a successful choir or chorus is about more than waving your arms in rhythm—it’s about leading people. From recruiting new singers to retaining seasoned voices, choosing the right repertoire, and managing the behind-the-scenes logistics, being a great conductor today means wearing many hats.”
How to Plan the Perfect Choir Program: Repertoire Tips for Choir Directors
Planning a choir program is one of the most rewarding responsibilities of a choir director. Whether you're leading a community choir, vocal ensemble, or professional chorus, music programming shapes the emotional arc of every performance. This guide offers practical tips for selecting repertoire and creating impactful concert themes to create successful and engaging performances for your singers and audiences.
Mastering Choir Registration for Growth and Retention: From First Interest to First Rehearsal
Master choir registration with smart tips and tools for retaining members, onboarding new singers, and managing youth and community ensembles. From auditions to family communication, this guide helps streamline your process and build a stronger choral community.
10 Essentials for Organizing a Successful Choir: Choral Management Made Easier
Running a successful choir requires more than musical talent. Behind every beautiful performance is a foundation of solid planning, smart communication, and reliable tools. Whether you're leading a community choir or a professional ensemble, effective choir management helps your group stay focused, connected, and ready to sing.
In this guide, you'll find 10 essential strategies for organizing your choir with confidence and clarity.
A Guide to Choir Management Software - and Why Your Choir Needs It
Whether you're leading a professional vocal ensemble or managing a community choir, chances are you didn’t sign up for hours of admin. You’re here for the music—the harmonies, the performances, the joy of singing together. That’s where choir management software comes in.
How to take attendance like a pro
Learn how to take attendance like a pro. Attendance should be easy, accurate and effective.
