In Part 2 of the Encast, Diane Linn, President of the Community Chorus of Detroit, spoke about the essentials for building repertoire and growing your ensemble. In Part 3, she discusses the importance of sharing the universal language of music by taking her choir on an international performance tour.

Thank you for listening to Part 2 of the Encast! Please join us again next week for Part 3, which will feature an in-depth examination of the CCD's next big step -- their first experience with international performance tours.

Finding opportunities for continued outreach and developing local partnerships are crucial for community choirs like the CCD. Learn more about a particularly special relationship with Cass Technical High School -- a magnet school in downtown Detroit renowned for its music program.

Diane Linn discusses options for creating a repertoire that reflects spirituality and cultural traditions, including her ensemble's program interweaving Handel's "Messiah" with African-American spirituals.

Diane Linn reflects on her community's history and provides a behind-the-scenes look into the production of one of the CCD's first concerts, A Detroit Panorama.

The right repertoire can provide inspiration and bring people closer together. Learn more about the importance of selecting the right repertoire from two highly accomplished music directors, Sean Boulware and Suzanne Woodruff.

In Part 1 of the Encast, Diane Linn spoke about the essentials for creating an ensemble. In Part 2, we spoke with several prominent music directors to examine another essential element: repertoire.

Thank you for listening to Part 1 of the Encast! Please join us again next week for Part 2, where Diane Linn, Sean Boulware, and Suzanne Woodruff will discuss the essential elements for building your repertoire and so much more.

After finding a conductor and accompanist, Diane begins recruiting members for the Community Chorus of Detroit. But what comes next?

What should be on your checklist before starting a new chorus? Some essentials include money, conductor, venues, performers, a board of directors, and marketing. Learn more about how the Linn's went about securing each of these imperative components.