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)
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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 […]
The Conductor as Yogi: Beginning . . . Again
“The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.” Steve Jobs What happens when we prepare to start a new job? We do the research, find ways to build trust […]
The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in My Choral Program Every Year – And WHY!
I believe rounds can be a valuable part of all choral programs. While there are many rounds I’ve used over the years, there are 5 rounds that I use with my high school choir every year. This blog post shares these 5 rounds and WHY I believe they are so beneficial to my students. Here are: The 5 “ROUNDS” I […]
10 Teaching Tips for Navigating an Unpredictable School Year
We had one year end abruptly followed by another year of complete turmoil. What will this school year bring us? While we don’t know what to expect, we’ve had the experience of the past two years to become mentally prepared and physically equipped for just about any circumstance that comes our way. This blog […]