Quite often, something happens that means a singer can’t attend a singing event they’ve paid for.
I used to deal with each situation individually, which caused me a lot of stress and anguish. That’s where a clear cancellation policy comes in handy.
I wrote an earlier post about different choir payment systems: Pay as you go or regular fee upfront – what is the best system for singers in your choir?
What if you want to change from one system to another? How can you make it as pain-free and simple as possible?
Many choirs charge their members as and when they turn up: a pay as you go system.
But there are disadvantages to that approach, so other choirs operate a lump sum in advance system. Let’s look at the pros and cons of these and which might suit your choir best.
Very occasionally there comes a time when you will have to ask a singer to leave your choir.
What’s the best (and kindest) way to do this?
When you have a salaried job and get sick, you can usually claim sick pay for a day off.
But if you’re running a choir and are self-employed, what happens then? Do your singers still need to pay?
It’s the final rehearsal on the day of your big concert. You realise that several important singers are missing.
What can you do? Here are a few ideas.
Choirs are often on the lookout for new singers. Some even offer free trials before singers commit.
But what happens if that influx of new people doesn’t stay? What has gone wrong? Let’s look at some possibilities.
It has been said that every setback is an opportunity in disguise. Singing together has had many setbacks during the pandemic and choirs have been affected badly.
Here’s how you can turn those obstacles into positives.
