Do you have singers who STRUGGLE to sing in tune? Do they sound like drones? Are they hindering the sound of your choir? Every singer can learn to sing in tune. There are only two main causes for out-of-tune singing: 1) lack of aural training/ear-training skills 2) lack of vocal technique Usually, the issues are a […]
Choral Clarity
How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively
Do you want a simple way to voice your choir? Would you like an easy approach that is both fast and efficient? I voice each new choir member in 3 minutes and returning members in even less time! This year, believe it or not, I chose a 40 minute period to voice 19 students. In that period, I had […]
The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in my Choir Program Every Year – and WHY!
I use the same 5 rounds in my choral program each and every year. These rounds are used to celebrate holidays in rehearsals and in traditional community performances. There are so many reasons why singing rounds can benefit a choral program. Check out my blog post: The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in my Choral Program […]
The Power of Positive Planning
It’s not what you say….it’s HOW you say it. There is a way to positively phrase everything. -How do you phrase your guidelines? -How do you phrase the signs around the class? -What do your posters say? If you want to give your students a positive learning experience, the little things can make a big difference! Check […]
The 2 Guidelines Every Choir Director Should Have
I believe choirs will be most successful when there are effective guidelines in place. There are two specific guidelines that I believe every choir will benefit from. I call them the 2 GOLDEN GUIDELINES. Check out my latest blog post: The 2 Guidelines Every Choir Director Should Have
11 Things To Avoid At The First Rehearsal
Avoid doing these 11 Things at the First Rehearsal and you will ensure a successful start to your school year. Any one of these 11 things can ruin your very first rehearsal and set you on the wrong track for the entire year. Check out my latest blog post: 11 Things to Avoid Doing at […]