This is the eighth post in a series: https://choralnet.org/archives/666904 How is it March already? My students are giving their second trimester concert today and after that we will begin our themed music for our end of the year fundraiser. Our theme is Ocean Conservation. We’ll likely be performing lots of “water” songs, like “The Water […]
Raise Your Voice: January Shivers
This is the seventh post in a series: https://choralnet.org/archives/665964 Happy New Year! I hope everyone was able to get some rest after the holiday concert season and enjoy some time with friends and family. Personally, I’m just regrouping after the break and continuing to work on our choral pieces for our March concert. So let’s […]
Raise Your Voice: Joyful December
This is the sixth blog post in a series: https://choralnet.org/archives/663789 How is your December going, everyone? What a busy time for us. I had my first set of concerts and am now riding through gig season personally. Peace, joy (and wine if that’s your thing) to you all. I did not have a […]
Raise Your Voice: Falling into October
This is the fifth blog post in a series: https://choralnet.org/archives/662762 Happy October! How ya’ doin’? My fall has been an absolute whirlwind of chaos and beauty. My ensemble numbers are finally rebounding and the enthusiasm of my students/singers is contagious! And fortunately, that’s been the only contagious thing! Excuse me while I knock on lots […]
Raise Your Voice: Wild September
This is the fourth post in a monthly series: https://choralnet.org/archives/661159 Wow! It’s mid-September. That happened so fast! I hope your initial choir rehearsals are going well and that there is a lot of positive energy around the beginning of the season. If you’ve been following along with this blog, then you have likely already begun […]
Raise Your Voice: First Steps for the Choir Year
This is the third post in a monthly series. https://choralnet.org/archives/660007 Happy August, Choral Directors! If you’re a school teacher or following a similar schedule, you are gearing up for the opening of choir season! Not gearing up too hard, though. We have a few weeks. As you’re starting to gently think about your season, maybe you’re […]