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Memorizing Music Without Really Trying

April 18, 2017 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment


Choral Clarity Blog Presents:

As we move closer to our Spring concerts, many of us believe a memorized concert will make for a better performance.

How we teach and run daily rehearsals greatly impacts our students’ ability to be responsive to our conducting, sing freely, and be communicative.

How Students Can Memorize Music Without Really Trying

Our rehearsal approach can foster the ability for our students to naturally memorize their music;

We should not need to require them to memorize or even waste time and energy giving part tests!

 

 


Filed Under: Choral Clarity Tagged With: ACDA, ACDA Membership Benefits, American Choral Directors Association, choir, high school, middle school, Teaching

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