When you and your singers assess their rehearsal participation you will have better rehearsals! This requires accountability: your accountability and the accountability of your singers. There is an easy way to assess rehearsal participation. My method is really simple and pays off with big results! Check out my latest blog post: Simply Assess Choir Rehearsal Participation Using […]
Choir Quiz #2: Here’s The One I Use Every Year!
My second and third choir quiz of the year set the musical foundation for my students. I’ve been giving the same second and third choir quiz for over a decade. I guarantee you that these two quizzes will benefit just about any secondary level choir out there! Check out my latest blog post: Choir Quiz #2 Here’s The One I Use […]
Choir Quiz: Here’s The First One I Give Every Year
Are you looking for useful ways to grade your choir members? My first choir quiz of the year has the ability to set up ALL students for success. In this brand new blog post, I’m going to share with you the first choir quiz that I give to my singers every year. It is foundational to the success of […]
What To Do When They Can’t Sing In Tune
Do you have singers who STRUGGLE to sing in tune? Do they sound like drones? Are they hindering the sound of your choir? Every singer can learn to sing in tune. There are only two main causes for out-of-tune singing: 1) lack of aural training/ear-training skills 2) lack of vocal technique Usually, the issues are a […]
How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively
Do you want a simple way to voice your choir? Would you like an easy approach that is both fast and efficient? I voice each new choir member in 3 minutes and returning members in even less time! This year, believe it or not, I chose a 40 minute period to voice 19 students. In that period, I had […]
The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in my Choir Program Every Year – and WHY!
I use the same 5 rounds in my choral program each and every year. These rounds are used to celebrate holidays in rehearsals and in traditional community performances. There are so many reasons why singing rounds can benefit a choral program. Check out my blog post: The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in my Choral Program […]