It’s so important to get the choir year started off with productive, effective rehearsals.  There’s always a lot to do, and that’s especially true at the beginning of the year.  It’s imperative that we take advantage of every single minute of rehearsal.  Not only will that help us get everything done, but that also sets the expectation for the rest of the year that using our rehearsal time productively is crucial to our success!In Episode #73 of the podcast, Part 4 in our “Back to School Series”, I share with you 14 tips for productive, effective rehearsals.  These tips are geared towards that first week of rehearsals, but many of them will apply to all of your rehearsals moving forward.  Follow these tips, and not only will you make the best use of your rehearsal time, you’ll be teaching your singers what it means to rehearse effectively.  And that’s something that can benefit you all year long! Need some extra help getting ready for the school year? My "Back to School Survival Guide" will help you to make your plan, get organized, and hit the ground running!  You can get your copy over at: choirdirectorcorner.com/shopLooking for an online community of choir directors, just like you? Then you should really check out the Choir Director Corner Community Membership!  Inside the membership there are Online Courses, a Resource Library with over 50 PDF's and Google Docs, and Monthly Collaboration Calls where you can ask questions and get feedback on how to tackle your biggest teaching challenges.And, when you join the membership, you'll also get a FREE copy of my PDF, "The Big Guide to Rehearsal Techniques", which has 75 different choral rehearsal techniques inside sure to add some spice to your choir rehearsals!Leading a choir doesn't have to be a DIY endeavor--it's better when it's done together!  Come join an awesome online community of choir directors just like you over at:choirdirectorcorner.com/membership