I repeat 11 pieces every year at my winter concert. These 11 pieces are special to my students and our audiences. These 11 pieces are easy to learn and passed on from choir member to choir member. These 11 pieces bring our alumni back year after year. In this blog post I share these 11 pieces, video recordings of each piece for previous concerts, […]
Choral Clarity
7 LAST MINUTE Holiday Repertoire Ideas that WILL work – even Remotely!
While I truly love the holiday season, I don’t like teaching my students Christmas music in September. As a result, my approach is to choose holiday music (Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa) that can be learned quickly, is fun to sing, and can be enjoyed by our audience. These 7 last minute repertoire ideas will work, […]
A Pre-Thanksgiving Choral Lessons Everyone Can Be Grateful For!
It’s TURKEY TIME! I’m excited to release a new blog post for your final Pre-Thanksgiving Rehearsal that teaches musical skills and reflects on the meaning of this season. I am including a special gift for my readers to help make the final pre-Thanksgiving rehearsal special! This gift and this lesson will work for • HIGH […]
The Special Rehearsal Before Thanksgiving: OUR BIG WIN!
Are your students off-the-wall the final rehearsals before Thanksgiving? I LOVE the final rehearsal before Thanksgiving break. In fact, the Pre-Thanksgiving rehearsal is my favorite rehearsal of the entire year. This one rehearsal has tremendous value and leaves a lasting impression on my students. This blog post is FILLED with ideas that can start TODAY and go straight through the holiday season! […]
Should Choir Members Be Forced To Sing Solo?
Should Choir Members Be Forced To Sing Solo? This age-old question is usually met with strong, opposing viewpoints. As I advocate for self-selected ensembles, ones where ANYONE can join, I have an opinion I would like to share. I hope this blog post presents some food for thought! Here is: Should Choir Members Be Forced To […]
Choir Halloween… 9 Very Last Minute Rehearsal Ideas!
Halloween is here………surprise! Do you want to make your pre-Halloween rehearsal special? If so, it’s not too late! THURSDAY or FRIDAY can be perfect for Choir Halloween………..no prep needed!! With the monotony of well-planned, consistent, rehearsals, Choir Halloween is an opportunity to change-it-up and create a memorable experience for your singers. This one blog post […]