One is by no means a great bassist. On our best day we manage only to muddle along. But it doesn’t matter how well one plays, there is no way to communicate on ANY instrument the word “love, the word “blue,” the word “chocolate,” or any words at all. Therein lies the obvious (and to […]
Choral Caffeine: Small Change, Big Results
We are always on the hunt for new (or new to us) rehearsal strategies, those little things that can bring a revived approach to the environment, and ideally reinvigorate our singers. In her article, “May I Suggest a Better Blend?” (Oregon ACDA’s Choral Focus), Donna Spicer offers a concise list of techniques for making […]