3 time-saving tips for choir directors

Choir directors are always looking for ways to optimize their repertoire selection and rehearsal time. You don’t want to take shortcuts when it comes to finding the right piece of music for your ensemble and dialing in performances. OCP Choral provides a number of ways that choir directors can improve their repertoire selection and rehearsal process and make it more efficient.

1: Don’t doom scroll big sheet music sites!

Use the smart search filters on OCP Choral to narrow down the titles you’re considering. Search by voicing, difficulty, season and more on ocpchoral.com before diving into the details of each piece to determine if it’s right for your choir.

2: Listen first

The OCP Choral YouTube Channel provides an extensive library of gorgeous recordings and complete sheet music videos. Hearing titles performed and seeing the music makes it easier to imagine how your choir will engage with each piece without a ton of legwork. Listen first to make informed programming choices and anticipate musical challenges before they arise.

3: Share recordings with your choir

Once you’ve selected your repertoire, send your choir members links to sheet music videos on the OCP Choral YouTube Channel. Instead of sight-reading their way through your first rehearsal, they will arrive already knowing the notes from watching sheet music videos.

Sharing recordings also gives choir members a reliable reference as they practice between rehearsals. Listening reinforces pitch, rhythm, and style—especially for developing ensembles or volunteer choirs. When singers come back having heard the piece multiple times, rehearsal time shifts from note-learning to music-making.

OCP Choral offers more than just sheet music. It’s a planning partner, helping choir directors to choose repertoire thoughtfully, prepare rehearsals strategically, and empower singers to practice more effectively.

Follow @OCPChoral on YouTube and get started today!