Adam Paltrowitz

This is a time like no other. Most of our schools are closed indefinitely as we are grieving the loss of our choral year. Now we are left finding a brand new way to do our job while living our personal life in crisis/survival mode.  How do we navigate this ever-changing world, living with instability […]

Sight Reading Factory is a fantastic resource to use at home, especially for online/distance learning. When distance learning becomes necessary, Sight Reading Factory can be super effective. What could be even better than using Sight Reading Factory?  A FREE SIGHT READING FACTORY SUBSCRIPTION! In this blog, I will explain 2 simple, yet effective ways to […]

I came across a recent post in a very prominent choral director’s Facebook group (with 30,000+ members) that asks:  “What are your simple, short rules that you post for choir?” It seemed like a simple question but I was really frustrated by some of the responses from my fellow choral directors. Some of the rules […]

Ice-breakers can be a great way to help a choir to bond; but they can also be the source of anxiety and struggle within our ensemble. Ice-breakers MAY appear to be effective as they are happening, but they can also negatively impact certain students. This blog post explains the underlying reasons WHY Ice-Breakers Fail AND offers solutions to have more […]

February is a very busy month for my high school choral program and yet we have no choral concerts scheduled for the entire month. Here are: 3 Non-Choral Activities my Choir does in February

How well are your students really doing at the midpoint of the school year? If you are curious, this blog post for you.  I hope every high school and middle school choral director uses this exam to evaluate and improve their program. I take this test EVERY YEAR! Here is: Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam