(image: www.contactology.com) In the middle of a rehearsal, it’s useful to be able to stop and get some feedback from the ensemble. Gauging the ensemble’s comfort level with a particular section, understanding of text, or even asking about the internal sound of a section from the singer’s perspective can lead to interesting and targeted […]
Videoconferen-sing Your Ensemble
We are often trapped in “silos” with our ensembles– rehearsing and performing as one unit amongst ourselves, but not easily capable of sharing rehearsal and performance laterally with other ensembles. Internet-based videoconferencing is one way that we can break out of this mold and share our rehearsal and performance process with others in the choral […]
Data and the Practicing Musician
One of the great hallmarks of the mobile computing era is the role of data in everyday lives. The omnipresence of computing devices means that an enormous amount of data is being generated, in real-time, as well as being analyzed. This data doesn't just have to be quantitative (or "number-y")– social media and other communication […]
Text from Twitter?
Most of the conversation we have about using technology in the choral world involves the process: doing things more effectively or efficiently to manage or operate the choir. Setting aside the process, we should remember that technology can affect the product, too: the actual choral performance. Given the "process or product" choice, changing the process […]
Getting the Most out of ChoralNet
As a regular ChoralNet visitor, you know the wide range of resources, discussions and information crossing through the site on a regular basis. Many users don’t take advantage of the features that ChoralNet offers to keep this information in a useful, efficient and customized format. Just like any information system, without a way to get […]
5 Steps to Choral Public Domain Library Mastery
The Choral Public Domain Library is an enormous resource for programming, research and teaching examples in the choral arts. Even pieces which have wide commercial distribution benefit from CPDL by offering multiple interpretations of text, different historical presentation types and a variety of settings and voicings. Finally, the ability to supplement your programs with […]