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8 Keys to Turn Sight-Singing Fear into Fun!

September 8, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

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!

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Ditch your Choir “Rules”, lose the “Consequences”

August 25, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

“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”

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“BE RESPECTFUL” is STILL A Bad Rehearsal Rule!

August 18, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

10 THINGS THAT TAKE O TALENT, BUT WILL GET YOU 100% RESPECT Being on Time Work Ethic Effort Body Language Energy Attitude Passion Being Coachable Doing Extra Being Prepared This is an awesome list floating around the internet! Do you want your students to Be Respectful? I know I do?  I want them to respect each other, and […]

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11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Rehearsal

August 11, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

There are first-day pitfalls that we may not even realize are waiting for us. If you read this list, you are certain to have a more successful first day, and set up your year for success! Choral Clarity Blog Presents: 11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Rehearsal

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12 Summer “Do Nows” Before You Return to School!

August 3, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

I know that summer time for many of us is a time to relax, rest up, and spend time with family, but….. There are tasks that we must complete prior to starting our school year.  Even if we have completed these tasks in the past, it is important to reassess all 12 Summer “Do Nows” each […]

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How To Write An Effective Choir Handbook – Everything you need to know!

July 27, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

Do you have a Choir Handbook? Is it useful? Who reads it?  If you want to know WHY you should have a handbook, and exactly  WHAT should be in it, this blog post is for you! Choral Clarity Blog Presents: How to Write An Effective Choir Handbook –Everything you need to know!

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