Choir Marketing Ideas 2026
Complete Social Media Guide for Small Choirs
Perfect for 8-20 member choirs ยท Weekly rehearsals ยท Community outreach
Think in 3 moments: BEFORE rehearsal, DURING rehearsal, AFTER rehearsal.
1. Quick Start (Every Week)
Thursday/Friday
Rehearsal Reminder
- Post Saturday rehearsal reminder on Facebook + Instagram
- Add location tag for your town/church
- Invite new singers to "come listen or join"
5 minutes from your phone
Saturday Rehearsal
Capture Content
- 1 group photo or rehearsal atmosphere shot
- 1 short video (10-30s) singing/rehearsing
- 1 behind-the-scenes photo (scores, room, etc.)
Use your phone, minimal editing
Sunday/Monday
Post Rehearsal Recap
- Choose best photo/video from rehearsal
- Write short recap + invitation to join
- Add hashtags: #choir #yourcity #churchmusic
Post both platforms. Ask choir to share.
2. Initial Setup (One Time Only)
- Open Facebook app โ Menu โ Pages โ Create
- Name: [Your Choir Name]
- Category: "Musician/Band" or "Arts & Entertainment"
- Profile pic: group photo or simple logo
- Cover photo: your church/rehearsal space
[Your Choir Name] โ Community choir welcoming all voices Weekly rehearsals [day/time] at [location] New singers always welcome! Contact us to join.
- Create new Instagram account for choir
- Username: @[yourchoirname] or @[churchnamechoir]
- Same profile picture as Facebook
[Your Choir] ยท Growing community choir Rehearsals: [day/time] [location] New voices welcome! ๐ถ DM to join
Turn on notifications for comments/mentions
- Choir Leader: Posts content + responds to messages
- 1 Singer: Takes rehearsal photos/videos
- 1 Member: Reminds everyone to like/share/comment
100% phone-based. No computer needed.
3. Weekly Marketing Routine
3.1 Thursday โ Reminder Post
Goal: Fill chairs + attract new singers
- Facebook Page โ Create Post + add photo
- Copy Template 1 text (below) โ customize date/location
- Add location tag โ Post โ Same on Instagram
Share in 2-3 local Facebook groups
3.2 Saturday โ Content Creation
Goal: Authentic behind-the-scenes content
- Before start: group photo (even if incomplete)
- Mid-rehearsal: 15s video of favorite song moment
- End: behind-scenes (sheet music, piano, room)
- Save to "Choir Content" phone album
Get group photo consent once at first rehearsal
3.3 Sunday โ Recap Post
Goal: Build community + invite newcomers
- Pick best photo/video from rehearsal
- Copy Template 2 โ Facebook + Instagram
- Text choir: "Please like/share this post!"
Every like/share = more local visibility
4. Copy-Paste Marketing Templates
Copy these directly to Facebook/Instagram. Edit dates/locations as needed.
Template 1: Rehearsal Reminder
๐ต REHEARSAL THIS SATURDAY! ๐ต [Time] at [Location] New singers always welcome! "Love to sing? Come observe or join us!" Family-friendly | All voices welcome ๐ [Full Address] #choir #singwithus #[yourcity] #[churchname]
Template 2: Rehearsal Recap
Great rehearsal tonight! ๐ถ Loved hearing [song name] come together. 12 voices growing stronger each week. Next rehearsal: [date/time/location] New singers? Message us! #choirlife #communitychoir #[yourcity]
Template 3: Member Spotlight (Monthly)
Meet [Name]! ๐ค "Been singing [X years]. My favorite part of choir is [their answer]." Join us Saturdays [time] at [location]! #choirfamily #[yourcity] #sing
5. Bonus Choir Marketing Ideas
Concert Promotion:
- Create Facebook Event 4 weeks early
- "Share if you're coming!" every post
- Tag church/venue in every post
Hashtag Strategy:
- 3 local: #[yourcity] #[neighborhood] #[county]
- 3 choir: #choir #churchchoir #communitychoir
- 1 song: #[songsyouresinging]
Phone Tips:
- Add to home screen = instant app access
- "Choir Content" album keeps everything organized
- 15s videos get 3x more views than photos
- Reply to ALL comments within 24hrs
- 1 post/week > perfect but zero posts