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Adam Paltrowitz

Should Choir Members Be Forced To Sing Solo?

October 1, 2023 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

When it comes to choir members singing by themselves, there are generally two schools of thought: 1. Singers in a choir should never be forced to sing by themselves. 2. All singers need to be graded individually for how they perform because choir is a skills-based class. My approach differs from the two. HERE IS […]

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The 6 Choir ROUNDS I Use Every Year – and WHY!

September 24, 2023 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

I use the same 6 rounds every year. These rounds teach technical skills, develop confidence in my singers, create community, and even offer tradition to our community. This blog post will share WHY each round is important and also, HOW I choose to teach them. HERE IS MY BLOG POST: The 6 Choir ROUNDS I […]

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How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively

September 17, 2023 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

  I have a simple method to voice my students effectively and quickly. With this approach, you can voice new members in as quickly as 3 minutes or less. In addition to discovering a singer’s range, we must also take into account other factors, such as: -their tessitura -the needs of the ensemble -their personal […]

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11 Things To Avoid Doing At Your First Choir Rehearsal

August 27, 2023 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

Would you like to know the 11 things to AVOID doing at your first rehearsal? If you can avoid doing these 11 things, you and your choir will be better off: I guarantee it! I previously shared a 3 minute video, but here is my BLOG POST. THIS BLOG POST is more in depth and […]

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How to Re-direct Poor Rehearsal Behavior

August 20, 2023 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

Poor rehearsal behavior MUST be managed!   Ignoring poor behavior in a rehearsal will lead to: MORE poor behavior Continually deteriorating rehearsal productiveness Continually added stress Less and less being accomplished Less and less investment from ALL of your students   I’ve written a blog post that explains a positive and effective way to manage […]

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Ditch your Choir “Rules” and lose the “Consequences”

August 13, 2023 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

A decade ago, one of my colleagues asked me to consider utilizing the term “Choir Guidelines” instead of “Choir Rules.” I immediately pushed back and explained that I wanted clarity. If structure is in place, I could then create a positive atmosphere. She said, “Well, how would Guidelines be any different? Yes, it’s a less […]

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