Recommended Reads
The skills and knowledge required to write The Business of CHOIR did not happen overnight, nor can one book alone provide all the answers and acumen required to magnify the administrative elements of managing an arts organization. For further professional growth, consider checking out these invaluable resources that cater to more specific focuses:
Youth Choir Leadership
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Before the Singing: Structuring Children's Choirs for Success | by Barbara Tagg
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Voices in Harmony: Youth Choir Leadership, Education, and Artistry | by Robyn Lana
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YouthArts Toolkit | by Americans for the Arts
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Educating Young Singers | by Mary Goetze , Angela Broeker & Ruth Boshkoff
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Working with Young Singers, Vol. 1: Educational Philosophies of Expert Children's Choir Conductors | by Melissa Mills
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Working with Young Singers, Vol. 2: Educational Philosophies of Expert Children's Choir Conductors | by Melissa Mills
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The Chorus Leadership Guide | by Chorus America
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Fundraising
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Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals by Renee Bourque & Susan Howlett
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GrantStation.com | a comprehensive database of grants at the local, state (U.S.), federal (U.S.), and international levels
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Boosters to the Rescue! Handbook for Educators | by David W. Vandewalker
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Strategic Plans for a Successful Booster Club | by David W. Vandewalker
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The Chorus Leadership Guide | by Chorus America
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Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race | by Beverly Daniel Tatum
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True Change Alliance | diversity consulting firm
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Honoring Trans and Gender-Expansive Students in Music Education | by Matthew L. Garrett & Joshua Palkki
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Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs: A Label-Free Approach | by Alice M Hammel & Ryan M Hourigan
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Leadership
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The Conductor as Leader | by Ramona Wis
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Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. | by Brené Brown
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Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box | by The Arbinger Institute
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Upbeat!: Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education and Beyond | by Matthew Arau
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The Chorus Leadership Guide | by Chorus America
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Board Leadership
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Boards on Fire: Inspiring Leaders to Raise Money Joyfully | by Susan Howlett
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The Chorus Leadership Guide | by Chorus America
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Personnel & Human Resources
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Job Board | Chorus America
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Job Board | American Choral Directors Association
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Job Board | National Association for Music Education
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The Chorus Leadership Guide | by Chorus America
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Marketing
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The Experts' Guide to Marketing in the Arts | by Alli Houseworth
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Marketing Your Music Program: From Traditional Branding to Digital Promotion | by Sean Smith
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The Chorus Leadership Guide | by Chorus America
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Advocacy
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Advocate for Music!: A Guide to User-Friendly Strategies | by Lynn Brinckmeyer
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NAfME Advocacy Resource Center | by the National Association for Music Education
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The Chorus Impact Study: How Children, Adults, and Communities Benefit from Choruses | by Chorus America
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Arts Education Field Guide | by Americans for the Arts
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Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Vision | by John L. Benham