--- title: Blog — Chorus Connection (33) description: "Free chorus management resources: fundraising and marketing ideas, tips for recruiting singers, and so much more. (33)" --- - [About](https://www.chorusconnection.com/about) - [Features](https://www.chorusconnection.com/features) - [Pricing](https://www.chorusconnection.com/pricing) [![Chorus Connection](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/hubfs/Chorus_April2019%20Theme/image/download.png)](https://www.chorusconnection.com) - [Blog](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/) - [Login](https://app.chorusconnection.com/sign_in) - [Book a Demo](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/request-a-demo) [![Chorus Connection](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/hubfs/Chorus_April2019%20Theme/image/download.png)](https://www.chorusconnection.com) - [About](https://www.chorusconnection.com/about) - [Features](https://www.chorusconnection.com/features) - [Pricing](https://www.chorusconnection.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/) - [Login](https://app.chorusconnection.com/sign_in) - [Book a Demo](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/request-a-demo) # Chorus Management Resources - Filter by topic - [artistic development](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/artistic-development) - [choir technology](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choir-technology) - [choral consortia](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choral-consortia) - [choral marketing](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choral-marketing) - [Chorus Connection updates](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/chorus-connection-updates) - [chorus management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/chorus-management) - [concert operations](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/concert-operations) - [emergency preparedness](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/emergency-preparedness) - [fundraising](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/fundraising) - [gender inclusivity](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/gender-inclusivity) - [healthy choir](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/healthy-choir) - [humor](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/humor) - [inspiration](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/inspiration) - [managing during the pandemic](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/managing-during-the-pandemic) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) - [racial equity](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/racial-equity) - [singer recruitment](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-recruitment) - [singer retention](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-retention) - [ticket management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/ticket-management) - [voices for change](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/voices-for-change) - [volunteer management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/volunteer-management) - [youth choirs](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/youth-choirs) - Filter by author - [Alex Speir](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/alex-speir) - [Alison Cole](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/alison-cole) - [Amanda Carroll](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/amanda-carroll) - [Andrew Goren](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/andrew-goren) - [Andrew Hansen](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/andrew-hansen) - [Andrew Swinney](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/andrew-swinney) - [Angelica Rowell](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/angelica-rowell) - [Anne-Marie Bulawka](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/anne-marie-bulawka) - [Brian A. 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Yet still, we spend countless hours every week preparing for and teaching choir. So what keeps us doing what we do?](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/why-do-choral-directors-do-what-they-do) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Sep 29, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/why-do-choral-directors-do-what-they-do) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Solid%20Foundation%20for%20a%20Successful%20Singer%20Retention%20Program&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-solid-foundation-for-a-successful-singer-retention-program](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Solid%20Foundation%20for%20a%20Successful%20Singer%20Retention%20Program&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-solid-foundation-for-a-successful-singer-retention-program) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) - [singer retention](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-retention) ### [The Solid Foundation for a Successful Singer Retention Program](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-solid-foundation-for-a-successful-singer-retention-program) [Similar to good vocal production, a good singer retention program requires a solid foundation. Learn what that foundation looks like and spark some new ideas!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-solid-foundation-for-a-successful-singer-retention-program) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Sep 21, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-solid-foundation-for-a-successful-singer-retention-program) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Key%20Takeaways%20from%20the%202017%20Sweet%20Adelines%20International%20Education%20Symposium&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Key%20Takeaways%20from%20the%202017%20Sweet%20Adelines%20International%20Education%20Symposium&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) ### [Key Takeaways from the 2017 Sweet Adelines International Education Symposium](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) [Check out the key takeaways from the 2017 Sweet Adelines International Education Symposium by Tori Cook, Director of the Harborlight Show Chorus!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Sep 12, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20How%20to%20File%20as%20a%20Nonprofit%20in%206%20Steps:%20For%20Choruses%20and%20Choral%20Consortia&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/how-to-file-as-a-nonprofit-in-6-steps-for-choruses-and-choral-consortia](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20How%20to%20File%20as%20a%20Nonprofit%20in%206%20Steps:%20For%20Choruses%20and%20Choral%20Consortia&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/how-to-file-as-a-nonprofit-in-6-steps-for-choruses-and-choral-consortia) - [choral consortia](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choral-consortia) ### [How to File as a Nonprofit in 6 Steps: For Choruses and Choral Consortia](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/how-to-file-as-a-nonprofit-in-6-steps-for-choruses-and-choral-consortia) [Establishing your chorus or choral consortia as a nonprofit isn't difficult. Here are six easy steps to follow when filing, plus resources and tips!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/how-to-file-as-a-nonprofit-in-6-steps-for-choruses-and-choral-consortia) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Sep 06, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/how-to-file-as-a-nonprofit-in-6-steps-for-choruses-and-choral-consortia) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) ## Get the Choral Marketing 101 eBook Learn everything you need to know to market your chorus and generate revenue. Download our marketing eBook today! [Download](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/choral-marketing-101-a-complete-guide-to-marketing-your-chorus) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Essential%20Considerations%20of%20a%20Concert%20Production%20Plan%20for%20Choruses&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-essential-considerations-of-a-concert-production-plan-for-choruses](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Essential%20Considerations%20of%20a%20Concert%20Production%20Plan%20for%20Choruses&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-essential-considerations-of-a-concert-production-plan-for-choruses) - [concert operations](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/concert-operations) ### [The Essential Considerations of a Concert Production Plan for Choruses](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-essential-considerations-of-a-concert-production-plan-for-choruses) [Concert production is a key factor in the success of every chorus concert. Here is a list of the essential questions for your production team to answer!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-essential-considerations-of-a-concert-production-plan-for-choruses) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Aug 30, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-essential-considerations-of-a-concert-production-plan-for-choruses) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%2010%20People%20You%20Should%20Invite%20to%20Your%20Chorus%20Connection%20Free%20Trial&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-10-people-you-should-invite-to-your-chorus-connection-free-trial](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%2010%20People%20You%20Should%20Invite%20to%20Your%20Chorus%20Connection%20Free%20Trial&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-10-people-you-should-invite-to-your-chorus-connection-free-trial) - [choir technology](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choir-technology) ### [The 10 People You Should Invite to Your Chorus Connection Free Trial](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-10-people-you-should-invite-to-your-chorus-connection-free-trial) [Considering Chorus Connection for your organization and need buy-in from key leaders? Here are the 10 people you should invite to review the platform with you!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-10-people-you-should-invite-to-your-chorus-connection-free-trial) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Aug 24, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-10-people-you-should-invite-to-your-chorus-connection-free-trial) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Best%20Vocal%20Exercises%20from%20the%202017%20Sweet%20Adelines%20International%20Education%20Symposium&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-best-vocal-exercises-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Best%20Vocal%20Exercises%20from%20the%202017%20Sweet%20Adelines%20International%20Education%20Symposium&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-best-vocal-exercises-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) - [artistic development](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/artistic-development) ### [The Best Vocal Exercises from the 2017 Sweet Adelines International Education Symposium](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-best-vocal-exercises-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) [Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Sweet Adelines International Education Symposium. Here are the top five vocal exercises I brought back with me!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-best-vocal-exercises-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Aug 09, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-best-vocal-exercises-from-the-2017-sweet-adelines-international-education-symposium) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Creating%20an%20Inviting%20Environment%20for%20Community%20Choir%20Auditions&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/creating-an-inviting-environment-for-community-choir-auditions](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Creating%20an%20Inviting%20Environment%20for%20Community%20Choir%20Auditions&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/creating-an-inviting-environment-for-community-choir-auditions) - [Chorus Connection updates](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/chorus-connection-updates) - [singer recruitment](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-recruitment) - [inspiration](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/inspiration) ### [Creating an Inviting Environment for Community Choir Auditions](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/creating-an-inviting-environment-for-community-choir-auditions) [Auditions are a nerve-racking experience for anyone. How can chorus directors help ease audition anxiety for potential new singers? Find out!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/creating-an-inviting-environment-for-community-choir-auditions) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Aug 01, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/creating-an-inviting-environment-for-community-choir-auditions) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Best%20Practices:%20Community%20Chorus%20Grant%20Applications&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/best-practices-community-chorus-grant-applications](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20Best%20Practices:%20Community%20Chorus%20Grant%20Applications&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/best-practices-community-chorus-grant-applications) - [fundraising](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/fundraising) ### [Best Practices: Community Chorus Grant Applications](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/best-practices-community-chorus-grant-applications) [Applying for grants can feel overwhelming at times. Here are some best practices for community choruses applying for grants!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/best-practices-community-chorus-grant-applications) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Jul 27, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/best-practices-community-chorus-grant-applications) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Benefits%20of%20Starting%20a%20Choral%20Consortium&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-benefits-of-starting-a-choral-consortium](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20new%20post%20from%20Chorus%20Connection:%20The%20Benefits%20of%20Starting%20a%20Choral%20Consortium&body=https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-benefits-of-starting-a-choral-consortium) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) - [choral consortia](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choral-consortia) - [inspiration](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/inspiration) ### [The Benefits of Starting a Choral Consortium](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-benefits-of-starting-a-choral-consortium) [Help your community choirs network, share resources, garner community support, and gain new ideas for their development by starting a choral consortium!](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-benefits-of-starting-a-choral-consortium) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) Jul 17, 2017 [Read Article \>](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/the-benefits-of-starting-a-choral-consortium) [Tori Cook](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/tori-cook) ### Want to get weekly chorus management resources? ## Subscribe to our blog! 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