CUEnotes
YouthCUE's blog on topics of youth choir ministry, leadership and professional well-beingWisdom Never Gets Old
I was listening to an interview on NPR with the writer of the recent film “The Intern.” In passing, she said, “you know, wisdom never gets old.” (By the way, it is a really good film, I recommend it to you!) That interview made...
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” Booker T. Washington
Fall is a great time to pull your choir together for fun group bonding activities outside on a beautiful Saturday or Sunday afternoon for a couple of hours. You could theme your event, place posters in the church, post on your social media choir site and allow...
Change Happens–How Do You Make the BEST of it?
Every organization--EVERY one--has to change from time to time. Student choir ministry is no different. Every organization—EVERY one—has to change from time to time. Student choir ministry is no different. But how does a director manage change and...
On the voice…pt. 1: Prepare the body/Posture
Introduction If a student or parent in your church asked you if you would give private voice lessons, how would you respond? Would you be enthusiastic, reserved, hesitant or even nervous at the thought? Your answer might be dictated according to availability...
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot, together we can do great things.” Mother Teresa
Do we have enough sense as geese? I trust your summer was relaxing and you took time to refresh before the rush of the fall began. Good luck as you plan your year with your singers. It is my hope that as you plan your literature, performances and tours,...
Does Everyone You Know. . . . Know?
For this month’s blog I am returning to my “recruiting and marketing” assignment—just for this month—since we are all thinking about beefing up our recruiting efforts for the Fall. Here is the question—Does everyone you know-know that you direct a great youth...
“The one thing that kept our family together was the music.” Dennis Wilson
I found a motivating article in the September issue of the ACDA Choral Journal. Under Repertoire & Standards section of the magazine there is an article written by Maura Underwood called “Raising a Family: A Six-Step Guide to Recruiting for High School...
Voices In My Head (Part 2)–Dr. Carey Cannon
This is the SECOND of two postings from Carey Cannon's sessions at "Alleluia" Conference at Baylor University in Waco. (YouthCUE is one of the sponsors of this annual event. This month I would like to introduce Dr. Carey Cannon, Minister of Music and...
“The rain begins with single drop.” Manal al-Sharif
Here’s an idea that can be used as an on-going community builder for your choir. I call it “Raindrops”. You'll need a bulletin board or tag board(s) large enough to place a small envelope for each person in your choir onto the board. I use small...
Voices In My Head–Dr. Carey Cannon
In this short series I am going to introduce two clinicians from this year's "Alleluia Conference" at Baylor University. (YouthCUE is one of the sponsors of this event.) This month I would like to introduce Dr. Carey Cannon, Minister of Music and Worship...
