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! […]
Choral Clarity
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 […]
11 Choir Halloween Tricks (and Treats)
Choir Halloween is a great opportunity for breaking up the monotony of “regular” rehearsals. If well-planned, this special rehearsal (or several rehearsals) can be productive, creative, and serve as a way to infuse energy back into your program. Here are: 11 Choir Halloween Tricks(and Treats)
How To Get Students To Accurately Self-Assess
Do you believe in self-assessment? Would your students accurately self-assess their rehearsal participation, sight-singing homework, or concert performance? Does self-assessment even matter? I believe it is the highest level of empowerment in student learning. It leads to ownership and develops critical thinking. This new blog post will explain the 3 keys to getting your students to […]
Assigning and Grading Sight-Singing Homework – Made Simple!
I believe all students can learn to successfully sight-sing. The more ownership they take in honing this skill, the better they will become. The better they read, the quicker your choir reads….and the more effective your rehearsals become. This is why sight-singing homework is so important. This blog post explains exactly how I assign, grade, AND motivate the students […]