Most mature individuals have a built-in radar when it comes to taking on risk. That radar seems to become more and more highly tuned the older we get. The problem is this: when it comes to playing it safe, we may think we know more than we really do about safe behavior, since uncertainty faces […]
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5 considerations for writing a bio people actually care about, with Stevie Berryman
This is a podcast episode – LISTEN HERE Choir Nation, you have an assignment. Write, or rewrite your bio. Share it in a post in the Choir Nation Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/choirnation/). Even if you can’t think of any need to have a bio, this is a great exercise for self-reflection and personal development. The goal of […]
Financial Sustainability and ACDA
As the American Choral Directors Association continues to undertake a comprehensive study of our overall financial architecture, we face the ever-present issue of ongoing financial sustainability, and this has led us to the need for a dues increase. ACDA’s capable and trusted financial advisors have made the strong case for a dues increase, and our […]
ACDA DIVERSITY INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED
ACDA is looking for 3-4 committee members to serve along with chair, Eugene Rogers, on the Diversity Initiatives National Standing Committee. All interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest that includes a personal description of what diversity means for our organization by June 15 to Eugene Rogers () . ACDA’s commitment to […]
2017 ICEP of the Americas
In 2017, the ACDA International Conductors Exchange Program will embark upon its most robust offering in the history of our association.With eight weeks left until the application deadline of July 1, 2016, now is the perfect time to consider completing the ICEP Online Application. ICEP of the Americas will open multiple doors to cultural exchange through choral […]
My for-profit choir model: Get paid what you’re worth for the work that you love, with Ryan Guth
Here’s exactly what I did to start a half million dollar for-profit choir business without giving up my full-time teaching job. The purpose of this episode is to encourage you to stop waiting for the right opportunity and take action to start a for-profit choir, like I did, to gain artistic fulfillment on your own […]