Do you spend waaaaay too much time teaching and preparing the Star Spangled Banner? Does your arrangement require the perfect balance in order to be performed well? Do you stress out about perfecting your arrangement in time for our 9/11 Ceremony, Pep Rally, or Homecoming? If so, are you sure you are using the right arrangement? Here […]
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11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior!
In our Choral Clarity Facebook Community and spreading across many of the choral Facebook groups, an article regarding rude audiences was basically telling parents to grow up. The truth is: We have the power to change the culture of our audience. Here are: 11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior! 11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior!
Your Dream Choral Job – make it a reality!
The summer is the best time to be dreaming up your ideal choral job! In our Choral Clarity Facebook Community, I posed this important question: If you could create the ideal choral position for yourself, what would it be? Age level? Public/private? Size? Schedule? That is only the start to envisioning your dream job. This blog post will […]
10 “DO NOWs” to be successful NEXT YEAR
Before I end my year, there are things I do that set my program up for success for the following year. Sure, most things can be done just before next school year begins But there are also things that are best done now. Introducing the latest blog post: 10 “DO NOWs” to be successful NEXT […]
Don’t Waste Your Final Rehearsal(s)
Don’t waste your final rehearsals by signing yearbooks, playing games, and watching movies. Be productive and bring closure to a wonderful and exciting year. The ending of any movie or book provides closure. Why do we allow the end of our year to be meaningless? Introducing the latest blog post: Don’t Waste Your Final Rehearsal(s)
Choir Senioritis? 11 Ways to Minimize The Symptoms
Senioritis is a real issue in many high school choral programs. Does your program suffer from seniors who act entitled, arrogant, dismissive, or lazy? Are the SENIORS setting the wrong kind of role model status for the younger singers? Introducing the latest blog post: Choir Senioritis? 11 Ways to Minimize The Symptoms