There are 11 winter concert songs that I repeat every year. In this blog post, I’m going to share each of them, provide a recording, a link for the sheet music, and most importantly, tell you why each song is repeated. Whether you choose to follow in my footsteps or not is less important […]
Choral Clarity
The Conductor as Yogi: Stress Less, Accomplish More
“You are not a meditation failure; you just haven’t been taught yet.” Emily Fletcher A few months ago, I followed up on a book recommendation and read Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. I was intrigued by the title but also by the high-profile endorsers (such as Mark Hyman, M.D.) and the fact […]
8 Reasons I Repeat the Same Holiday Choir Music Every Year
There are 8 reasons why I choose to repeat the same holiday music each year for my choir. Before calling me lazy. read my blog post to understand my rationale. Whether you choose to follow in my footsteps or not is less important than understanding how this approach could help you to build […]
The Conductor as Yogi: Concentric Circles
Sometimes I have singers stand in two concentric circles—the smaller one within the larger one—and sing from these new vantage points. The larger circle may be those who have stronger voices, more confidence, allowing their sound to flow through the smaller circle and across the space, leading the way by providing comfort and security. But […]
11 Choir Halloween Tricks (and Treats)
October can be both a PRODUCTIVE and FUN month in your choir. Don’t miss the opportunity to utilize HALLOWEEN and all of its festivities to engage your students, build community DEVELOP SOME ADVANCED MUSICAL SKILLS! CHECK OUT MY BLOG POST: 11 Choir Halloween Tricks (and Treats)
The Conductor as Yogi: Intention
“Our intention creates our reality.” Wayne Dyer We sit or get grounded in a comfortable position. We begin to breathe. We acknowledge our busy minds, without judging or criticizing, and let the breath do its magic. Creating space for good with the inhale, letting go of what we no longer need with the exhale. A […]