Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry

An exploration of what it takes to achieve holistic success for the youth choir, including Chris’ three keys to producing a great sound and practical tips on conducting gesture, warm ups, rehearsal planning, and…

The recognition, appreciation, and creation of beauty make a radical difference for the good in the lives of today’s students. Alas, the world has become so “functional” and…

When we follow the call of God to minister, it is easy for us to slide into the trap of feeling not only empowered but also entitled. Ministers in general and musicians in particular…

If I could, I’d find every member of my first couple of youth choirs and apologize to every one of them. I wasn’t much older than they were and I was scared to…

The average uninitiated young singer approaches an invitation to ‘choir retreat’ like a trip to the doctor – they don’t think it sounds like anything that

Do all choir tours have to look alike? Are we all out there seeking invitations to sing at the same time of year? In the same places? What if we threw the…

Why Youth Choir really is a good investment of your time.

Love must be the first priority in your approach to youth choir.

Where should they minister and how do I get them there?

Planning for the summer youth choir trip: youth choir camp, youth choir tour, or youth mission & music trip – “the pros and cons” and “the nuts and bolts.”