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Direct Mail - The "Ask Letter" The internal heart of all direct mail is the “ask letter” which is the topic explored in this blog. An ask letter contains the greeting, other pieces of engaging information such as the charity’s current activities and, most importantly, a convinci... read more
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Ireland's biggest gospel music choral festival celebrates 10 years of bringing the gospel choir community together Dublin City 17th -19th May 2019 The Gospel Rising Music Festival is Ireland's biggest social, fun and energetic gospel music and choral festival. Much of the programme consists of peer-le... read more
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Since 1975, the United States has welcomed over 3 million refugees according to the U.S. Department of State’s Refugee Processing Center. Each year the President, in consultation with Congress, determines the numerical ceiling for refugee admissions. Washington state is one of the top ten resettlement ... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] It turns out that the devil might not have the best tunes after all. Although I run a secular choir (I don’t have a religious bone in my body) we do end up singing a lot of sacred songs. Th... read more
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DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE DONOR APPEAL Part 1 One of the greatest challenges facing a non-profit, charitable organization is that of raising operational funds through the solicitation of individual donations. Oftentimes, the appeal for donations comes in the form of appeal letters mailed to the home or office of ... read more
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We are thrilled to announce that our guest conductor this year is one of Australia's pre-eminent and most admired conductors, Richard Gill AO. Now celebrating its 8th year, the Melbourne International Singers Festival showcases world renowned artists, performers and educators in the magnificent venues in... read more
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The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, organized in 1929, is the longest continuously performing arts group in the state of Arizona. During World War II, the chorus performed with 21 singers because many of their other members, including the director, were serving in the military. According to their website, m... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In January 2008 I handed over the reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after ten years at the helm. And in September 2010 – again after ten years – I handed ove... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a place early!" Photo by London Permaculture How ... read more
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International Video Competition for Mixed Choirs Organizer: Alwin Michael Schronen and AS-Musikverlag Tholey/Saar - Germany In this international Video Competition for Mixed Choirs you can win a very special prize for your choir: a new a cappella composition of Alwin Michael Schronen dedicated to you and specificall... read more
