At the risk of being boring, here’s the usual disclaimer – I am a beginner at this and really don’t know much about the ways of blogging. Case in point – I have yet to approve a single comment (though a few have been submitted), because I don’t know what the result would be, and what would the result of a reply, offered as a function on WordPress. As in other things, I’m hoping for helpful reader feedback.
Now on to the other feedback I want, to help improve my own knowledge, and maybe to help me help others. Today I’ve spent a little time looking online for the characteristics of a church choir conductor. I found an interesting bit on ChoralNet as various directors gave advice to a high school student’s questions, all aimed at identifying the most important quality for great director. Very interesting, and worth some followup analysis, I think, but not quite what I was seeking. I also found some job descriptions and a few other items that could yet be of help, but would be hard to give the kind if insight I need. What I think I want here is the expertise of whoever happens to read this, if you’re willing to help.
And you are an expert if you’ve ever sung in a church choir, if you’ve ever played for a church choir or if you’ve ever directed a church choir, for no matter how long. So now that you’re a qualified expert, please consider this question for me: what are three different jobs (think skills, maybe) of a church choir director? Your answers will be appreciated now or next week or next year, even. Anytime.
And of course, I’d love to hear of any choirs or choruses at home in the area from east Cucamonga to west Walnut, from south Chino to Mt. Baldy.
Hoping to hear from you.