Choral Clarity

I know it’s summer break for many of you. For others, the school year is nearly over. Some of you are thinking: “I’m in summer mode. Why, on earth, would I want to start working on next year now?  I just want to relax…..” Well, you do have a good point….. But here you are […]

Are you looking for activities to “fill up” the final rehearsals of the school year? If so, I have 8 different ideas that may help you and your choir to end your year on a high note! The goal we should have is to “fill up” our rehearsals, not to “fill in” our rehearsals. I […]

Choirs are not a democracy.   Yes, we want to empower our students, but we are still in charge.   If we are in charge, shouldn’t we be responsible for the students who work for us?   Student officers represent us and they represent our ensemble members.   Here is an approach that allows the RIGHT […]

My 3-year-old Son Could Be Considered Tone-Deaf!   I have an adorable video to share of my son, Nolan, singing L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole. As you will hear, the correct pitches are rarely to be found.   But, there is a clear reason why this is occurring:   Young girls have the opportunity to successfully […]