I came across a recent post in a very prominent choral director’s Facebook group (with 30,000+ members) that asks: “What are your simple, short rules that you post for choir?” It seemed like a simple question but I was really frustrated by some of the responses from my fellow choral directors. Some of the rules […]
Choral Clarity
Choir Ice-Breakers: Why So Many Fail……..
Ice-breakers can be a great way to help a choir to bond; but they can also be the source of anxiety and struggle within our ensemble. Ice-breakers MAY appear to be effective as they are happening, but they can also negatively impact certain students. This blog post explains the underlying reasons WHY Ice-Breakers Fail AND offers solutions to have more […]
3 Non-Choral Activities My Choir Does In February
February is a very busy month for my high school choral program and yet we have no choral concerts scheduled for the entire month. Here are: 3 Non-Choral Activities my Choir does in February
Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam
How well are your students really doing at the midpoint of the school year? If you are curious, this blog post for you. I hope every high school and middle school choral director uses this exam to evaluate and improve their program. I take this test EVERY YEAR! Here is: Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam
6 Creative & Engaging Rehearsal Sight-Singing Ideas – no prep required!
Let’s face it, sight-singing can get boring and/or stale in choir rehearsals. The more we do it, the more they get used to it; but getting used to the same routine may also lead to a level of disengagement or disinterest. Should we take a break from Sight-Singing? Definitely NOT! Instead, change it up, be creative, and find […]
My “NO CHORAL MUSIC in JANUARY” Approach
For more than a decade, my rehearsal approach for the month of January could be simply described as: NO CHORAL MUSIC! Let’s give them a Choral break! What should we do instead? I’m going to share my January approach, the approach I use every year with my high school choirs! Here is: My “NO CHORAL MUSIC in JANUARY” […]