On Rejection

So you didn’t get that gig you really wanted. You worked really hard to prepare and now there won’t be another chance to sing for them again until next year and AARGH. There are limited opportunities, there are so many gatekeepers, it’s...

The Business of Singing: Contracts!

Sweet readers, we all know that singing requires us to be our own managers, accountants, and PR representatives, but since our business courses in conservatory totaled 0 (trust me, I counted them twice), we all have to learn our hard business skills on the fly. So...
4 benefits to having a church job

4 benefits to having a church job

The last few weeks on BostonSingersResource.org we have seen a lot of posts for section leaders and soloists at area churches. Since many of these gigs start in September, now is the time to consider if you are interested in one of these positions. Our Executive...