Now is the perfect opportunity to make changes to your choir rehearsal! In my blog post, I list and explain 11 things you can do to improve your choir to start off the 2023 year! Check out my latest blog post: 11 Quick-Fix Rehearsal Changes You Can Make to Start the New Year Read my latest blog […]
How to Grade a Concert Performance
Your students can grade their own concert performance! When I want to keep things simple (and teacher-led), I grade my concerts on a 4 point system: – 1 point for being on time – 1 point for being dressed appropriately – 1 point for being focused and engaged while performing – 1 point for being […]
10 SIMPLE Concert Tips That Will Make A Big Difference
Sometimes we overthink our concerts. We over-program or focus on details that are truly insignificant in the big picture. I want to share 10 SIMPLE concert tips that will make your concert more successful! There is no “rocket science” here; I give you 10 “no-brainer” things you can do to create a better performance: both for […]
The 11 Winter Concert Songs I Repeat Every Year
I repeat the same 11 pieces at my winter concert every year! These 11 pieces are special to my students and our audiences. These 11 pieces are easy to learn and passed on from choir member to choir member. These 11 pieces bring our alumni back year after year. In this blog post I share these 11 pieces, video recordings of each piece from […]
8 Reasons I Repeat the Same Holiday Choir Music Every Year
I repeat the same holiday music every year at my annual winter choir concert. It’s not a secret. I’m not ashamed of it. It’s part of my choir culture. I will share one more thing about my holiday repertoire: I haven’t started to teach any of it yet…..not one single song. Check out my latest blog post to […]
A Pre-Thanksgiving Choral Lesson Everyone can be Grateful for!
It’s almost TURKEY TIME! Are your students acting like wild turkeys right now? Are you looking to fill the final rehearsals before Thanksgiving? I’ve got a plan for you. It will cost you nothing and be fun and productive! The entire plan and resources will be provided in this blog post! A Thanksgiving Choral Lesson […]