I have noticed in the 6 months I have been doing this show that there is a hunger for questioning and exploring choral and educational topics at a philosophical level, about asking why, offering answers, and dialogue. We don’t get much of this at conventions, we get presentations. This is NOT a condemnation of the […]
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Ditch Choir Auditions: Everyone Can Sing!
Everyone CAN learn to sing. Everyone SHOULD sing. If you believe this, you should “ditch choir auditions!“ Choir should be an open community, not a gated community. I hope you will hear my philosophy behind this comment and how it relates to WHY our culture no longer includes singing. Here is: Ditch Choir Auditions: Everyone Can Sing!
4 Definitive Steps to Assess & Develop EVERY Singer’s Ear!
Do you have SINGERS who STRUGGLE to: a) hold their part? b) sing in tune? c) sing the correct pitches when sight-singing? d) MATCH PITCH?If you do, there is a reason for it. These issues are all inter-connected! AND, I can share a solution! This is EXACTLY WHAT I DO WITH MY STUDENTS! Here are: 4 Definitive Steps to Assess & Develop EVERY Singer’s […]
The 2-Minute Rapid-Fire Sight-Singing Drill
Can you afford to spend 2 minutes a day on Sight-Singing? I would argue you CAN’T afford not to! This 2-Minute Rapid-Fire Sight-Singing Drill requires little to no preparation and maximizes those 2 minutes of rehearsal time. This is SIMPLE!I’ll explain HOW to do it and WHY it is so useful in developing great sight-singers. Just 2 Minutes! […]
8 Keys to Turn Sight-Singing Fear into Fun!
Do your students FEAR SIGHT-SINGING? If they do, there’s a reason for it. The reason is SIMPLE! This blog taps into WHY they FEAR it and HOW to get them to LOVE it! Here are: 8 Keys to Turn Sight-Singing Fear into Fun!
Ditch your Choir “Rules”, lose the “Consequences”
“Rules” are Rigid “Consequences” are for Criminals What if we ditched the antiquated “Rules” and “Consequences” and adapted a modernized way to establish classroom culture? Choral Clarity Blog presents: Ditch your Choir “Rules” and lose the “Consequences”