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“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” Saint Francis de Sales It has been a difficult ten days or so for most of us in the United States. No matter your views, no […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, our choir eagerly anticipates the Thanksgiving Interfaith Ceremony—a gathering that unites diverse backgrounds in gratitude, unity, and community. This event allows us to share the gift of music, setting a warm, reflective, and inclusive tone for all present. Over time, we’ve introduced a few songs that have become cherished traditions, beautifully arranged and quick […]

“Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.” Pablo Picasso Most of you know, my Dad passed away at the age of 96 this past February 29. And most of you also know he was a Master Dance Pedagogue, as well as Bob Fosse’s vaudeville partner. […]

Beginning July 2024, ChoralEd briefly transitioned from episodes on pedagogical technique to vocal exercise videos for classroom use. For many choral educators, starting class can be a challenge.  At the start of every class, teachers are expected to juggle multiple responsibilities (i.e. attendance, paperwork collection/distribution, behavior correction). Simultaneously, teachers must also actively engage students in […]

“My life is an open pamphlet.” Bob Fosse Most of you know, my Dad passed away at the age of 96 this past February 29. And most of you also know he was a Master Dance Pedagogue, as well as Bob Fosse’s vaudeville partner. I have shared some of his Show Biz Wisdoms here before […]

“Awareness is like the sun.  When it shines on things, they are transformed.” Thich Nhat Hanh I recently presented a webinar entitled, “Our Voice as Our Superpower: From Sound to Mission” for the yoga and Brain Longevity® Specialist community, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation.  It was an interesting opportunity to explore the […]

Do you want to make your Halloween rehearsal special? If so, it’s not too late! As a result of this blog post, you will be prepared for your rehearsals this week, as well as your Halloween rehearsal! Don’t miss the opportunity to utilize HALLOWEEN and all of its festivities to engage your students, build community […]

“To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” Euripides Most of you know, my Dad passed away at the age of 96 this past February 29. And most of you also know he was a Master Dance Pedagogue, as well as Bob Fosse’s vaudeville partner. I have shared some of his Show […]

One of my go to TED animations to play for students at the beginning of every year is the one that explains compellingly, the story of music as the best FULL BRAIN workout. But, Choral/Vocal education is not included in that research! The researcher behind that video, is this week’s guest. Don’t miss it. Dr. […]

“The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.” Duke Ellington How many times in your career have you regretted your repertoire choices? Was it early in your career or just recently? Why did you regret your programming? Was it too high a reach, as far as difficulty, for your ensemble? Were your […]