Choral Clarity

If you are interviewing for a new choral job, there’s a good chance you will be asked to give a choir demo lesson.   A demo lesson is a make or break for landing your next (or very first) job. Unfortunately, most choral directors do not know how to plan a successful demo lesson.   […]

I must confess that even though I write about Choir Valentine’s Day every year, I have yet to prepare anything for my February 14th choir rehearsal. Lucky for me, I have my own blog post, “9 Last Minute Choir Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas”, that I know is filled with last-minute ideas I can implement Monday […]

Valentine’s Day may seem like a holiday that should be ignored in choir, but I think it could be a missed opportunity! Choir and singing is all about creating connection and spreading love. This post will share practical and effective ideas that include everyone! Here is: Valentine’s Day Choir Rehearsal: 12 Ways to Make It Productive!

When meeting students where they are at, some choral directors make a big mistake: they keep the students where they are. In my new blog post, I explain my journey with teaching middle school chorus for the first time in over 20 years. Check out my latest blog post: How “Meeting Students Where They Are” Can […]

Now is the perfect opportunity to make changes to your choir rehearsal! In my blog post, I list and explain 11 things you can do to improve your choir to start off the 2023 year! Check out my latest blog post: 11 Quick-Fix Rehearsal Changes You Can Make to Start the New Year Read my latest blog […]

Sometimes we overthink our concerts. We over-program or focus on details that are truly insignificant in the big picture. I want to share 10 SIMPLE concert tips that will make your concert more successful! There is no “rocket science” here; I give you 10 “no-brainer” things you can do to create a better performance: both for […]