At the end of the year the students should be better singers. Not better CHORAL singers. Better SINGERS. Dr. Jami Rhodes This special episode is a tag team. Dr. Andrew Crane of Brigham Young University and Dr. Jami Rhodes of East Carolina University join me to discuss some common myths, misconceptions and vocal pedagogy practices […]
A Conversation and Concert with Michael McGlynn and Anuna
This Choralosophy Podcast special has been recut and reimagined by Michael himself to include the most salient portions of our free wheeling conversation on many choral topics including the role of the conductor, the reimagining of the performing arts during our hiatus, and the secrets of the Anuna brand of small ensemble singing, and much […]
Chor Amor: The Tools for Our Time with Troy Robertson
At this point you have probably heard of Chor Amor. If you haven’t then get out from under that rock, and listen! They, under Troy Robertson’s leadership, have hosted brainstorming sessions, virtual choir performances, and teaching resource content on choramor.com and so much more. The value of a centralized location and effort of professionals collaborating […]
Tips And Tricks for Vocal Health. Masked or Online. With Lori Sonnenberg
In this short episode, I welcomed Lori Sonnenberg, speech pathologist and singing voice specialist, BACK on the Choralosophy Podcast to help us with a pressing issue. The school year is starting again, and many of us are know using our voices again in new and unique ways. Namely, teaching or singing in a mask, or […]
Singing is Back. Stay calm and breathe directly into your mask. Featuring Dr. David McKinsey
The author’s views and opinions are his own, as are those of all ChoralNet bloggers. ACDA is providing comprehensive, expert-informed, regularly updated information about singing safety and best practices for rehearsals during this difficult time on the following web page: https://acda.org/resources-for-choral-professionals-during-a-pandemic/. I am so excited to see choirs around the US return to singing. And many writing in […]
The Kids are NOT Ok! Class of 2020 Edition
A Choralosophy First attempt at a front porch conversation. I invited members of my recently graduated choral program to talk about what life has been life in lockdown. Featuring Eghosa Ogbevoen, Avery Beavers and Zaria Jackson. This episode is an experiment for sure! I began to feel like much of our conversation had been a […]