There is a BIG DIFFERENCE between a self-selected choir and a traditional non-auditioned choir. Both ensembles are only as good as it’s strongest singers. So where are your strongest singers? Are they in a select group instead? Is your “y’all come” choir stripped of all talent? Is it plagued by apathy? This blog post offers a different approach […]
The Fastest “Tone-Deaf Quiz” You’ve Ever Given!
My latest blog post offers a simple approach for ensuring your struggling singers are not tone-deaf. This 2 minute “tone-deaf” quiz will not only help you to quickly assess if your struggling singers could actually be tone-deaf, it will help you to figure out if their ear is even the problem at all. You can give this quiz […]
18 Tips to Prevent Choral Director Burnout
Some of the same things we do to be invested in our choral program leads us down the path of no return: the path toward burning out. Over time, the energy and enthusiasm that pushes us through the extra rehearsals, extra concerts, and community events lead us to become warn out or feel like quitting; […]
9 Last Minute Choir Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas
I must confess that even though I write about Choir Valentine’s Day every year, I have yet to prepare anything for my February 14th choir rehearsal. Lucky for me, I have my own blog post, “9 Last Minute Choir Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas”, that I know is filled with last-minute ideas I can implement Monday […]
Valentine’s Day Choir Rehearsal: 12 Productive Ideas
Valentine’s Day may seem like a holiday that should be ignored in choir, but I think it could be a missed opportunity! Choir and singing is all about creating connection and spreading love. This post will share practical and effective ideas that include everyone! Here is: Valentine’s Day Choir Rehearsal: 12 Productive Ideas! written by Adam Paltrowitz, […]
How To Navigate Struggling Singers In A Chorus Rehearsal
It can be so frustrating when one or two singers negatively impact our rehearsal with their lack of pitch matching. That droning sound can be frustrating to everyone in the room! Sometimes these struggling singers show improvement when isolated, yet their vocal progress doesn’t translate back into the rehearsal setting. How do you help those struggling singer during the rehearsal? How […]