We all know SIGHT-SINGING is important, right? So which online sight-singing program is better: Sight Reading Factory or Smart Music? I use them both! Besides sharing strengths and weaknesses of each program, I’m going to share EXACTLY how I use each program with my students! Here is: Sight Reading Factory vs Smart Music? I NEED BOTH!
Choir Halloween – Very Last Minute Rehearsal Ideas!
Choir Halloween is here! Do you have a plan? No need to be scaaaaaaared. We have some booooooooootiful last minute ideas that will make it look like you had planned their Halloween rehearsal for weeks! Here is: Choir Halloween – Very Last MinuteRehearsal Ideas! Check out the Trick or Treat Round, on sale for just .85 a copy! This round […]
The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in My Choral Program Every Year – And WHY!
Last blog post discussed WHY Rounds are so useful; This week’s blog gets personal! I’m sharing the 5 rounds (plus one more) that I use with my high school choir every year, and WHY! I hope my WHY is helpful in choosing the right rounds for your program! Here are: The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in My Choral Program Every Year – And […]
7 Reasons All Choirs Should Sing ROUNDS!
Does your choir sing ROUNDS? If YES, that’s great, but are you aware of the tremendous opportunities they afford your singers? If NO, are you aware of the tremendous opportunities they afford your singers? Here are: 7 REASONS ALL CHOIRSSHOULD SING ROUNDS!
Ditch Choir Auditions: Everyone Can Sing!
Everyone CAN learn to sing. Everyone SHOULD sing. If you believe this, you should “ditch choir auditions!“ Choir should be an open community, not a gated community. I hope you will hear my philosophy behind this comment and how it relates to WHY our culture no longer includes singing. Here is: Ditch Choir Auditions: Everyone Can Sing!
4 Definitive Steps to Assess & Develop EVERY Singer’s Ear!
Do you have SINGERS who STRUGGLE to: a) hold their part? b) sing in tune? c) sing the correct pitches when sight-singing? d) MATCH PITCH?If you do, there is a reason for it. These issues are all inter-connected! AND, I can share a solution! This is EXACTLY WHAT I DO WITH MY STUDENTS! Here are: 4 Definitive Steps to Assess & Develop EVERY Singer’s […]