NJ Youth Choir
Issues that surround the focus & survival of a youth choir campArchive for October, 2008
A Little Bit of Transition Help
If anyone has been involved with any kind of organization, they usually know that new people come in and others go frequently. In the aspect of our camp, our director of 15 + yrs passed away a few years ago. In was a hard thing to imagine the camp going on without her, but we knew it should and that it would. While it has been a struggle and there are times where it seems almost pointless, we chaperones and leaders realize what this camp means to the children who come yearly and the community of Cape May. I just want to let anyone who is part of a club, organization, and anything of the sort to look at all the positives and acclompishments that have come out of the group you’re involved in. And remember that new leaders coming in are there to help and maintain, not replace anyone. Give them a fair shot and do your best at helping out. As it’s not only a hard transition for you, but for them too.
This Just In …
This morning at work I got a phone call from the head leader of the choir camp, informing me that we have now hired a new director for the camp. It was great news to hear, as we have been waiting for a while to hear when we would have one. Our original director passed a few years ago due to a battle with cancer, which was a tough situation for all involved. Then we had a director who planned on helping us make a transition into a new phase for the camp until we could find a permenant director. And after three years of work, we would like to thank Ms. Elizabeth for her generosity and kindness to help us transition and move forward. Looking forward, hopefully this isthe start of a new and exciting future, as we plan to get the new director acclamated with everyone and us chaperones so that we can proceed in the manner that we see best fit for the camp.
wanted: perspectives
Does anyone out there have any certain experiences in music? Maybe that of attending a concert, being a part of one, or even wishing to produce one. If so, let us all know. The more we get to know about each other, the better this blog can be. I plan to not only talk about the issues of running and being involved with my own youth choir, but hope to learn about everyone elses to. So go ahead, let us know.
Everybody Sing !!!
Youth choirs are absolutely great, but why should children be the only one getting the benefit of being a part of this kind of group? Point to be, they shouldn’t, everyone has an opportunity to be involved in choirs. There are are all kinds of choirs: school choirs, town choirs, club choirs, adult choirs, and so many more. Children aren’t the only ones that have to be influenced with being apart of a choir, as the social interaction, group involvement, and pure enjoyment of singing can be constructive for everyone of all ages. Feel free to let me and everyone know what club or group you are a part of and what the nature of the club is.
