“Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.” George Carlin This is a Choral Ethics Blog post repeat from several years ago. I need to slow down and plotting out the rest of the summer now seems like a smart idea. I try to be here, one way or another, every week […]
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Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Ethics Should Matter
“We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don’t know.” W. H. Auden This is a Choral Ethics Blog post repeat from several years ago. I need to slow down and plotting out the rest of the summer now seems like a smart idea. I […]
Recharging at the Inspiring Presbyterian Association of Musicians Worship and Music Conference
One of my favorite weeks of the year is attending the Music and Worship Conference sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM). This was my third year attending it and from June 25 – 30, it fed my soul and provided practical ideas that I can take back to my context at St. Andrew […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Scorched Earth
“Let’s not be narrow, nasty, and negative.” T.S. Eliot This is a Choral Ethics Blog post repeat from several years ago. I need to slow down and plotting out the rest of the summer now seems like a smart idea. I try to be here, one way or another, every week because I know many […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Perfection is Over-Rated
This is a Choral Ethics Blog post repeat from several years ago. I need to slow down and plotting out the rest of the summer now seems like a smart idea. I try to be here, one way or another, every week because I know many of you look forward to this blog and […]
ChoralEd: Introducing Sight-Reading to New Students
In ChoralEd Episode 22, Bryce Gage discusses techniques for introducing sight-reading to new choral students. To begin, Mr. Gage utilizes Call and Response. Initially, this exercise should be performed on a neutral syllable using simple intervals. As student’s develop their listening skills and demonstrate their ability to match pitch, the exercise should be extended to […]