Adam Paltrowitz

Closing out the school year is always tough, especially this year. What do we do after our concert season is over (assuming we even had a concert season)? It’s so easy to justify laziness in our final rehearsals: the seniors have checked out as they’ve already decided the next stage of their life. it’s warm […]

A non-auditioned choir is only as good as it’s strongest singers.  So where are your strongest singers? Are they in a select group instead? This blog post offers a different approach to a traditional choral program. There is a BIG DIFFERENCE between a Self-Selected Choir and a Non-Auditioned Choir.  check out my latest blog:Self-Selected Choir vs Non-Auditioned […]

Who makes the best choral rehearsal tracks? You listen and decide. We are going to compare the approach, the value, and most importantly, the sound quality of Choral Tracks and Kinnison Choral Co.  These are two great companies who offer a great service, but they are different. Find out what works best for you and your choir! […]

Is using choral rehearsal tracks cheating? The better question may be: Are you cheating your singers by giving them choral rehearsal tracks? Well the answer to both questions depends on how you answer my 3 question quiz.   Here is: Is Using Choral Rehearsal Tracks Cheating?

Anybody can be taught to match pitch, almost instantly, in 5 simple steps. This entire process takes a maximum of 5 minutes.  If you have a student, friend, or family member who struggles to match pitch, give these 5 steps a try! Here is: Get Anyone to Match Pitch:5 Minutes & 5 Easy Steps

After writing my blog post last week which acknowledged my desire to “do better” as an educator, and as a person, I have decided to make permanent strides in my classroom. I would like to share my plan for incorporating Black History Month into my choral program moving forward.  I would also like to thank the many black choral directors […]