ChoirMate

Why does the most qualified person so rarely get the job, or the audition?

In our newest Sounds Good by ChoirMate episode, Dr. Jaclyn Normandie talks with executive recruiter Deb Horowitz about referrals, behavioral interviews, interview anxiety, and how the habits we practice in an ensemble can help us stand out at work.
A practical conversation for anyone navigating a job search, an audition season, or a career crossroads.

Listen here: https://www.soundsgood.as/podcast/episodes/its-not-what-you-know-deb-horowitz

Learning names is one of the simplest ways to make choir rehearsals feel warmer, more welcoming, and more connected. But remembering which name belongs to which face is not always easy!

We’ve gathered seven practical and friendly ways to make learning names easier:
👉 https://www.choirmate.com/blog/how-to-remember-names-in-your-choir

We’ve also launched Who’s Who in the ChoirMate app: a playful ten-question challenge based on members from your choir. Put names to faces, learn as you play, and see how many you recognize.
Have a wonderful weekend, and perhaps learn a few new names along the way! 🎶💜

How to Remember Names in Your Choir: 7 Fun Ideas | ChoirMate Learn how to remember names and faces in your choir with simple memory habits, low-pressure games, profile photos, and short practice rounds.

Where does a leader really belong?

In the newest episode of Sounds Good by ChoirMate, Dr. Jaclyn Normandie speaks with conductor, voice pedagogue, and author Dr. Donald Brinegar about leading from honesty instead of ego, self-awareness instead of self-consciousness, and why the best leaders step into the circle and listen.

Listen here:
https://www.soundsgood.as/podcast/episodes/in-the-circle-not-the-center-donald-brinegar

Your sheet music just got more personal 🎶

Write, draw, highlight and add your own notes directly on the score in ChoirMate. Keep private markings for your own part, and use shared annotation layers when the whole choir needs the same notes.

Discover the new sheet music reader:
https://www.choirmate.com/whats-new/10.0.0

Your Sheet Music, Your Marks — ChoirMate v10.0.0 A completely new sheet music reader with personal annotations, faster page turns, flexible layouts, and quick switching between songs.

Swedish choirs and singers who have not yet discovered ChoirMate can now access it at a special rate through Sveriges Körförbund, a collaboration that helps more choir communities simplify rehearsals and stay connected. 🇸🇪

Medlemskap – Sveriges Körförbund Medlemskap Är körsång en viktig del av ditt liv ska du självklart vara med i Sveriges Körförbund! Ditt medlemskap gör skillnad. Tillsammans värnar vi körsångens ställning i samhället! Är vi många tillsammans så stärker vi körlivet och Sveriges Körförbund blir en stark företrädar...

As choirs prepare for a new season, now is a good time to simplify attendance.

Explore a practical workflow for RSVPs, reminders, check-in, corrections, and reporting:

Choir Attendance Tracking for Rehearsals and Concerts | ChoirMate Learn how to track choir attendance with a shared calendar, simple RSVPs, targeted reminders, on-site check-in, and useful attendance reports.

New episode of Sounds Good 🎙️

Dr. Jaclyn Normandie talks with Tori Longdon about leading well while still growing into your role, from building authority to navigating impostor syndrome.

A great listen for conductors and choir leaders.

Listen here:

The Journey to Expertise: Leading Well Whilst Building Your Skill Set - Sounds Good - a podcast from ChoirMate Leadership begins before expertise. Learning to lead while still growing.

We just published a free guide: "30+ Choir Warm-Ups: The Complete Guide for Choir Directors" 🎵

Physical stretches, breathing exercises, vocal techniques, and fun group activities, with a ready-to-use 10-minute routine template.

Whether you've been directing for decades or just starting out, there's something here for every rehearsal.

30+ Choir Warm-Ups: The Complete Guide for Choir Directors - ChoirMate 30+ choir warm-up exercises for every rehearsal. Physical warm-ups, breathing exercises, vocal techniques, and fun group activities. A complete guide from the team behind ChoirMate.