Could it be that the new era of “the choral entrepreneur” is what we need to save Choral Music? After the pandemic, we have seen a resurgence of enthusiasm for Choral Music amongst the already initiated. But, program enrollments are down, concert attendance is down, positions have been cut, and conference attendance has not recovered. […]
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Maybe Burnout is the Wrong Word
Choralosophers Livestream on Burnout, Literacy Instruction and the Moral Injury of Educators This week’s episode is a fast paced conversation between myself and members of the “Choralosophers” Facebook page. Choralosophers is one of the most drama free choir director’s groups on the internet, and the desire of the members there to have interesting, and thoughtful […]
Dissecting the Role of Politics in Choral Spaces
This week, I am highlighting three conversations about the way our choral ecosystems, and by proximity, the education and performing arts ecosystems interact with the political landscape of our time. For many who have followed this show over the last 4 and a half years, you might notice that this mission is also the mission […]
The Choralosophy Music Literacy Suite
Free Resources for Music Educators Bookmark this page and consume the whole library as many times as you need. Quality music literacy instruction starts and ends with YOUR understanding of these concepts. These episodes are available in audio only or audio/video format, and more are being added all of the time! It is important to […]
Deep Dives into Gender Equity, Title One Success Strategies and Advice for the Young Conductor
This week, I am pleased to present a TRIFECTA of conversations to fill your summer with high quality, FREE professional development anywhere you want to listen or watch. For FREE. That’s the value of the Choralosophy Podcast. In Episode 153, Dr. Melissa Baughman is the guest to discuss gender disparity in conducting/teaching jobs. In May […]
Prioritizing Context and Connection with Zanaida Robles
In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music making. We discuss the compositional process, including the philosophy she holds related to the “end product” for […]