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Direct A Chorus Home
More than counting beats, it's the heart of a director, beating with the heart of the chorus, creating a joint work of art.
Updated: 6/8/2004 6:44:00 PM
A conductor on conducting
Thoughts on conducting from the legend, Mr. Frank Battisti.
Updated: 6/5/2002 12:00:00 AM
A golden retreat weekend
Get away from it all, and intensify your sucess as a chorus.
Updated: 10/1/2002 3:07:00 PM
A Magic Pill
What is CDWI anyway and how can I benefit from it?
Updated: 10/7/2006 4:15:21 PM
Application and Checklist for Director Certification
The Director Certification Program is designed for Society
members and non-members who are currently directing a Society chapter.
Updated: 2/13/2008 4:42:46 PM
Benefits of Competition
Chapters participating in competition are becoming fewer each year. Read about some benefits of why to bring your chorus back to contest.
Updated: 9/27/2007 4:14:12 PM
Benefits of having an Assistant Director
Tim Brooks, former director of the Stone Mountain Chorus and current medalist lead singer with State Line Grocery, discusses benefits of having an assistant director.
Updated: 9/27/2007 3:57:12 PM
Benefits of Having Assistant Directors
Tim Brooks discusses important functions of the assistant music director.
Updated: 9/27/2007 10:19:32 AM
CDD Committee
Find out who the Chorus Director Development Committee members are and how they can serve the directors of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Updated: 2/5/2008 11:27:35 AM
CDD Program Summary
Read all about the many programs available to chorus directors and musical leadership of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Updated: 2/5/2008 11:31:25 AM
CDWI - Overview
Get involved with one of the most successful programs in the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Updated: 2/14/2007 3:45:50 PM
CDWI Available to you.
CDWI is a great program for directors. Learn how you can participate.
Updated: 8/30/2006 2:24:03 PM
CDWI works for me
Read what one man says about the CDWI program.
Updated: 7/10/2008 9:28:30 AM
Changing the Chorus Culture
Mark Hale, Director of the Masters of Harmony and International Quartet Champion lead singer with Michigan Jake, discusses how to affectively assimilate the needs/wants of the chorus to the needs/wants of the chorus director.
Updated: 9/27/2007 4:06:20 PM
Changing the culture of a chorus
Mark Hale discusses how the director, through exploration, can create a culture of success within a chorus.
Updated: 9/27/2007 10:25:34 AM
Changing your chorus repertoire
Is there a right answer to the age old question, Why aren't we singing new music?"
Updated: 9/27/2007 10:33:11 AM
Chorus Motivation 101
Our current chorus champion director, Mark Hale talks about tips to motivate your singers.
Updated: 10/8/2008 10:05:28 AM
Coffee Talk!
Charlie Metzger, CDD Committee Chairman and baritone with Antique Gold, 2006 Senior Quartet Champs, addresses the issues of various levels of directing techniques in a light, conversational style.
Updated: 9/27/2007 4:38:11 PM
Critical Listening For Directors
Chris Hebert, Singing Judge, tells you how to succeed in SINGING.
Updated: 9/27/2007 10:41:26 AM
Director Certification Program
The latest (effective 2008) requirements to reach Certified Director and Master Director status.
Updated: 2/13/2008 4:45:31 PM
Director of the Future Program
Have you ever wanted to direct a chorus but were afraid to wave your arms...this program is for you!
Updated: 11/22/2006 2:52:44 PM
Director Video Review
FREE program for all of our directors!
Updated: 2/7/2008 9:38:25 AM
Directors College Scholarship Application
Use this form to apply for free tuition at Directors College!
Updated: 2/12/2008 11:21:15 AM
Directors listserv
Discussion group for directors.
Updated: 1/4/2008 8:52:00 AM
En-Hansen-ments
Warm ups are a time to challenge the visual presentation as much as the vocal apparatus, says Cindy Hansen-Ellis.
Updated: 9/27/2007 10:53:54 AM
Group Movement Of Chorus
Get that chorus moving, and enhance the singers' ability to learn.
Updated: 9/27/2007 11:10:04 AM
Guide for hosting a CDWI training session
How to organize and accommodate a Chorus Directors Workshop Intensive (CDWI)
Updated: 9/27/2007 11:21:47 AM
Guidelines For Conducting A Director Search
Need a new director? Start with understanding the character of your chorus, to know what it is you seek in a director.
Updated: 1/10/2007 9:09:32 AM
Harmony University Featured in the St. Joseph News
Article Features Video of Young Quartet
Updated: 8/1/2008 2:42:46 PM
How to Teach What You Know
It's not enough to know it -- you need to be able to pass it on. Charlie Metzger explains how in this resource guide for teaching others.
Updated: 11/8/2005 4:40:04 PM
Leadership and Its Roles
Read about how to be a better leader for your chapter.
Updated: 10/8/2008 3:07:47 PM
Letters from the Director
CDD Committee chair speaks about how his weekly letter to his chorus has positively affected the overall experience.
Updated: 8/30/2006 2:28:55 PM
Listen With Your Eyes
Do you want to be a better communicator? Learn to study nonverbal communication.
Updated: 10/8/2008 3:10:23 PM
Master Society Faculty Roster
Need a quality faculty member or coach for your quartet, chapter or district school? Look here.
Updated: 2/27/2007 4:27:56 PM
Music and Performance District Vice Presidents Manual
A guide to planning your work for the year, including schools, staff visits and more.
Updated: 4/24/2008 11:35:58 AM
Music Mentor is Ready
Do you want to have some free quality coaching for your chorus? The Music Mentor program may be just for you. Find out how you can get this great program for your chapter.
Updated: 3/16/2007 9:19:35 AM
Riser Positions
Learn how a medalist chorus stands their members on the risers.
Updated: 6/5/2002 12:00:00 AM
Sample Director Contract
Every chorus director deserves a contract describing expectations and responsibilities. This sample contract is taken from the Music Team Leadership Manual, published by the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Updated: 9/27/2007 9:53:06 AM
Some thoughts on the aims, purposes and responsibilities of a coach
Lou Perry discusses how any chorus can effectively use a coach.
Updated: 9/27/2007 11:29:09 AM
Successful Habits of Chorus Directors
Tips for Success as a Chorus Director
Updated: 9/27/2007 10:03:49 AM
The Mentality and Mantra of Championship Consistency
The Vocal Majority are once again BHS Chorus Champions. Find out how they prepare for their run at the title.
Updated: 10/7/2006 4:18:56 PM
What people are saying about CDWI
Don't take it from us -- read the unsolicited comments received from dozens of directors and chorus members who have participated in CDWI.
Updated: 9/27/2007 11:41:10 AM
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