--- title: Welcome to the Prelude Music Planner Blog! | Choral Techniques and Repertoire (3) description: Choral Techniques and Repertoire | Gain insightful tips, perspectives, and ideas in the Prelude Music Planner Blog, designed for practicing church musicians to energize their passion for music in worship. (3) --- [![AF-prelude-logo](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Augsburg%20Fortress/AF_Prelude_Blog/AF-prelude-logo.png?width=181&height=52&name=AF-prelude-logo.png "AF-prelude-logo")](http://www.preludemusicplanner.org/) - [LEARN MORE](https://preludemusicplanner.org/) - [BLOG](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org) - [SIGN IN](https://members.preludemusicplanner.org/) # [Prelude Music Blog](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org) # Prelude Blog ## [Making Demands of Your Choir](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/03/making-demands-of-your-choir) Posted on Mar 20, 2014 9:28:05 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) In my years of working with choirs as singer, accompanist and director, I have noted that many of my colleagues, especially those who are trained primarily as organists, are reluctant to talk to their singers about purely vocal matters. We are much more comfortable with phrasing, dynamics, tempo, etc. When it comes to the actual sound that our choir members make, we are reluctant to intervene. Perhaps it is because we do not feel sufficiently trained as vocalists that cause us to hesitate. However, if I could suggest some demands that every choir director should make on every choir, perhaps some who have not been emboldened could start in the direction of talking comfortably with your singers about the tone that they make. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/03/making-demands-of-your-choir) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/03/making-demands-of-your-choir#comments-listing) ## [[Planning Lent Worship in Our Small Parish](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/02/planning-lent-worship-in-our-small-parish)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/03/making-demands-of-your-choir#comments-listing) Posted on Feb 14, 2014 4:32:53 PM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) *This week's contributor John Schlobom works in Customer Care at Augsburg Fortress in addition to serving as Director of Music at Lutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer in southwest Minneapolis. He has some good seasonal suggestions for Lent and Holy Week music planning.* [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/02/planning-lent-worship-in-our-small-parish) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/02/planning-lent-worship-in-our-small-parish#comments-listing) ## [[How Prelude Saved My Music Planning This Advent](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/how-prelude-saved-my-music-planning-this-advent)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/02/planning-lent-worship-in-our-small-parish#comments-listing) Posted on Dec 11, 2013 1:41:53 PM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) My name is Eric Vollen, and I’m the new marketing manager for Worship & Music at Augsburg Fortress. One of the products I work with, both at the publishing house and in my church, is Prelude Music Planner, and I’d like to take some time to share with you how Prelude has helped my workflow as a church music leader. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/how-prelude-saved-my-music-planning-this-advent) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/how-prelude-saved-my-music-planning-this-advent#comments-listing) ## [[Still Waiting For Inspiration? Several Seasonal Suggestions](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/still-waiting-for-inspiration-several-seasonal-suggestions)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/how-prelude-saved-my-music-planning-this-advent#comments-listing) Posted on Dec 9, 2013 10:05:17 AM by [Jane Knappe](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/jane-knappe) in [Instruments and Ensembles](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/instruments-and-ensembles), in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) Many of our Prelude users plan their musical offerings well in advance, but there are many still waiting for inspiration to strike. We polled some of our editors and other folks about their favorite pieces to play in the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. May you gain some inspiration from these suggestions! [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/still-waiting-for-inspiration-several-seasonal-suggestions) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/still-waiting-for-inspiration-several-seasonal-suggestions#comments-listing) ## [[In the Bleak Midwinter: arr. Mark Shepperd](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/11/in-the-bleak-midwinter-arr-mark-shepperd)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/12/still-waiting-for-inspiration-several-seasonal-suggestions#comments-listing) Posted on Nov 15, 2013 11:57:49 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Instruments and Ensembles](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/instruments-and-ensembles), in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/11/in-the-bleak-midwinter-arr-mark-shepperd) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/11/in-the-bleak-midwinter-arr-mark-shepperd#comments-listing) ## [[Interview with David Cherwien](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/10/interview-with-david-cherwien)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/11/in-the-bleak-midwinter-arr-mark-shepperd#comments-listing) Posted on Oct 16, 2013 2:56:51 PM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Assembly Song](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/assembly-song), in [Instruments and Ensembles](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/instruments-and-ensembles), in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) This week, Jane Knappe, Augsburg Fortress Event Coordinator interviews David Cherwien, Cantor at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN, and music director for the National Lutheran Choir. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/10/interview-with-david-cherwien) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/10/interview-with-david-cherwien#comments-listing) ## [[Evaluating Your Choir Program: Children's Choirs, part 2](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-2)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/10/interview-with-david-cherwien#comments-listing) Posted on Sep 27, 2013 10:21:56 AM by [Karol Kinard Kimmell](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/karol-kinard-kimmell) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) \[Editor's note: Last week we heard from Karol Kimmel on building your youth choir program, with ideas about scheduling, worship suggestions, and continuing education. This week: more ideas from Kimmel on choir visibility, rehearsal punctuality, recruitment, and team-building.\] [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-2) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-2#comments-listing) ## [[Evaluating Your Choir Program: Children's Choirs, part 1](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-1)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-2#comments-listing) Posted on Sep 20, 2013 2:47:44 PM by [Karol Kinard Kimmell](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/karol-kinard-kimmell) in [Assembly Song](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/assembly-song), in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) \[Editor's note: This week begins part 1 of a 2-part article by Karol Kimmell about children's choirs, with applications for all ages: this week part 1 includes attendance/scheduling, liturgy and worship suggestions, and continuing education ideas.\] [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-1) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-1#comments-listing) ## [[Planning for the Fall Choral Season](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/planning-for-the-fall-choral-season)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/evaluating-your-choir-program-childrens-choirs-part-1#comments-listing) Posted on Sep 6, 2013 1:11:06 PM by [Anne Krentz Organ](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/anne-krentz-organ) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) \[*Editor's note: Rally Day and the startup of choral seasons is upon us, but there's still time to get organized for fall! Thanks to Anne Krentz Organ for writing these seasonal pointers, helpful whether you're highly organized or running last-minute. Either way, we're here to help with Prelude's ever-growing resources. Blessings to you in your music ministries this September.*\] [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/planning-for-the-fall-choral-season) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/planning-for-the-fall-choral-season#comments-listing) ## [[Summer Clinic Leader Interviews, part 2: Zebulon Highben](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/08/summer-clinic-leader-interviews-part-2-zebulon-highben)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2013/09/planning-for-the-fall-choral-season#comments-listing) Posted on Aug 29, 2013 11:32:54 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Potpourri](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/potpourri), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) **This is Part Two of a two-part series featuring interviews with Jeffrey Brillhart and Zebulon Highben, summer clinicians for the Augsburg Fortress 2013 Music Clinics. 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