078. Telling Stories Through Choral Music: Conversation with Tim Takach!

10/03/22 • 53 min

In Episode 78 of the podcast, I'm excited to share with you my conversation with composer Tim Takach! We cover a lot of ground in our conversation, talking about his time with the group Cantus, his growth and development as a composer, and his compositional process. Tim is a wonderful storyteller, which happens to be one of the main objectives of his music--to tell stories! We also discuss which of his compositions you should take a look at to learn more about him and his compositional style, as well as how he supports both composers and choir directors with his work with Graphite Publishing. I had a fantastic time talking with Tim, and I know you are going to enjoy our conversation as well!
For more information on Tim and his work, head on over to:
choirdirectorcorner.com/episode78
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And now, when you sign up for the annual option, you'll get two months free: 12 months access for the price of 10!
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:
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Previous Episode

077. Five Reasons for Choir Directors to Add MuseScore to Their Workflow

Over the years, I've used a number of software programs for tasks involved with music composition. A while back a friend recommended MuseScore, and after trying it out, I've added it to the list of tools that I use on a regular basis. Recently I discovered a new function inside of MuseScore that to me was a game-changer, making MuseScore my "go-to" composition software moving forward. In Episode 77, I discuss 5 big reasons why choir directors should be using MuseScore in their workflow. It will save you time and open up new teaching opportunities in your choir classroom!
Ready to dive into more topics related to your work as a choir director? 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 Missions" Trainings where we focus on a specific topic, and you can ask questions and get feedback on how to tackle your biggest teaching challenges. And, as a member, you'll get access to our brand new CDC Searchie Hub, the AI tool created specifically for choir directors!
And now, when you sign up for the annual option, you'll get two months free: 12 months access for the price of 10!
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

Next Episode

079. How Sight Reading Can Solve (Almost) All of Your Choir Rehearsal Problems!

Ever wish you had a rubber stamp, so you didn't have to keep saying the same thing over and over again? I had that experience recently, as choir directors were detailing the different challenges they were dealing with in their rehearsals.
I found myself saying the same response to all of the different rehearsal challenges I was hearing, and it was "sight reading"! In Episode 79 of the podcast, I'm discussing nine different problems you could solve by utilizing sight reading in different ways in your choir rehearsals. And some of them might surprise you!
In this episode I also discuss a new sight reading resource that you can use to bring some "collaborative gamification" to your choir rehearsals, and make sight reading something that your singers will be excited about!
If you want to dive deeper into topics just like this one, 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 Missions" Trainings where we focus on a specific topic, and you can ask questions and get feedback on how to tackle your biggest teaching challenges. And, as a member, you'll get access to our brand new CDC Searchie Hub, the AI tool created specifically for choir directors!
And now, when you sign up for the annual option, you'll get two months free: 12 months access for the price of 10!
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