--- title: Chorus Connection Blog | Erik Jacobson description: Erik Jacobson is the General Manager of VCM USA, the choral music foundation supporting the work of VOCES8. He directs the Kalamazoo Male Chorus and will soon begin work as the Executive Director of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. 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He directs the Kalamazoo Male Chorus and will soon begin work as the Executive Director of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. Erik spent time as the Executive Artistic Director of Milwaukee Children's Choir and taught high school choir for five years. [See posts by all authors](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/) ### Recent Posts [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Lessons%20Learned%20in%20the%20First%20Year%20of%20Managing%20a%20Children’s%20Chorus&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/lessons-learned-in-the-first-year-of-managing-a-childrens-chorus](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Lessons%20Learned%20in%20the%20First%20Year%20of%20Managing%20a%20Children’s%20Chorus&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/lessons-learned-in-the-first-year-of-managing-a-childrens-chorus) - [volunteer management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/volunteer-management) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) - [artistic development](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/artistic-development) - [youth choirs](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/youth-choirs) ### [Lessons Learned in the First Year of Managing a Children’s Chorus](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/lessons-learned-in-the-first-year-of-managing-a-childrens-chorus) [Getting the opportunity to lead the Milwaukee Children’s Choir taught me countless things. 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We can all agree on one thing: elitism is an obstacle to choral music growth.](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/inspiring-through-music-one-solution-to-choral-elitism) [Erik Jacobson](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/erik-jacobson) May 15, 2019 [Read Article >](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/inspiring-through-music-one-solution-to-choral-elitism) [Erik Jacobson](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/erik-jacobson) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Key%20Components%20of%20Building%20Your%20Choral%20Community&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-key-components-of-building-your-choral-community](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Key%20Components%20of%20Building%20Your%20Choral%20Community&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-key-components-of-building-your-choral-community) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) - [singer retention](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-retention) ### [The Key Components of Building Your Choral Community](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-key-components-of-building-your-choral-community) [Building a choral community may be the most important factor in the success of a chorus and it must be built among inside and outside stakeholders.](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-key-components-of-building-your-choral-community) [Erik Jacobson](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/erik-jacobson) Apr 11, 2019 [Read Article >](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-key-components-of-building-your-choral-community) [Erik Jacobson](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/erik-jacobson) ## Get the Choral Marketing 101 eBook Learn everything you need to know to market your chorus and generate revenue. 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Here are some best practices and policy writing tips for children's choirs to make the process less painful!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/what-should-a-chorister-handbook-for-childrens-choirs-entail) [Erik Jacobson](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/erik-jacobson) Feb 18, 2019 [Read Article >](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/what-should-a-chorister-handbook-for-childrens-choirs-entail) [Erik Jacobson](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/erik-jacobson) No More Posts ## **Chorus Management Resources** - [What is Choir Management Software?](http://chorusconnection.com/what-is-choir-management-software) - [Ticket Sales Strategies for Choruses](https://www.chorusconnection.com/chorus-management-101-sell-more-tickets) - [Fundraising Strategies for Choruses](https://www.chorusconnection.com/chorus-management-101-fundraising-for-choruses) - [The Ultimate Guide to Singer Recruitment](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-singer-recruitment) - [Volunteer Handbook for Community Choruses](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/the-volunteer-handbook-for-community-choruses?__hstc=21858660.c48cd284471f2fc781b85ec7cd6920fb.1554964062887.1554964062887.1554964062887.1&__hssc=21858660.3.1554964062885&__hsfp=2151446153) - [Share Your Chorus Management Stories](https://www.chorusconnection.com/share-your-chorus-management-success-story) ## **Get in Touch** - [Login](https://app.chorusconnection.com/sign_in) - [Book a Demo](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/request-a-demo) - [Sign Up for a Free Trial](https://www.chorusconnection.com/free-trial) - [Customer Success Stories](https://www.chorusconnection.com/customer-success-stories) - [Help Center](https://help.chorusconnection.com) - [Contact](https://www.chorusconnection.com/contact-us) ## **Policies & FAQs** - [FAQs](https://www.chorusconnection.com/chorus-connection-faqs) - [Terms of Service](https://www.chorusconnection.com/terms-of-service) - [Ticket Purchaser Terms of Service](https://www.chorusconnection.com/ticket-purchaser-terms-of-service) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.chorusconnection.com/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.chorusconnection.com/cookie-policy) - [Jobs](https://www.chorusconnection.com/join-our-team) Copyright © 2026 Chorus Connection. 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