We already know that with every repetition, notes and rhythms in any piece become easier for a singer. Repetition can and should be a key tool for every choir director in the world. In a recent Wall Street Journal article on “Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results”, the second major point is that repetition can be very valuable and other countries continue to get this while the U.S. has vilified it.
However, with that power comes great responsibility (thank you, Spider Man). Every time you “run through” sections a new piece and pay no attention to phrasing, vowels, dynamics, text stress, articulation, and tone, you ingrain the status quo a little bit more…(Keep Reading Full Article Here)
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