Successful Habits of Chorus Directors
Tips for Success as a Chorus Director
Want to know the secret of being a successful chorus director…who doesn’t. Well, students at Directors College were asked to, “List three habits of successful chorus directors.” Below are some of the responses:
• Directors are specifically positive
• Directors constantly seek to educate themselves
• Directors rely on what they hear
• Directors plan rehearsals and come in with a plan every week based on the needs perceived from the previous week.
• Directors always listen to accurately identify music problems
• Directors look for new ways to educate members on how to be better singers
• Directors are energetic and positive
• Directors recognize that the music tells a story
• Directors practice outside of rehearsal
• Directors set goals for each rehearsal as well as for long range planning
• Directors devour all they can that is available for self-improvement (video, articles, books, etc.)
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