How to Commission New Choral Music: All The Questions You Were Afraid to Ask
There’s no better way to energize your choral program than by commissioning new music. Yet, many directors have never considered it—either because they don’t personally know a composer, or they assume it’s going to be too expensive or too complicated. (It might be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.) The benefits are enormous: […]
The Five Common Mistakes New Arrangers Make
Arranging music is extremely rewarding but it is not without its challenges. In looking at my own early arrangements as well as mentoring other arrangers, I’ve learned to watch out for certain pitfalls. Avoiding these five common mistakes is one way you can make sure your arrangements don’t come across as amateurish. 1. Over Arranging […]