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FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Jon Hurty   1. “When David Heard.” Norman Dinerstein. Boosey & Hawkes M-051-46014-4 Challenging a cappella work featuring individual voice parts, and large dynamic contrasts. Intense and dramatic setting of the text. An emotional roller coaster.   2. “O Heiland, Reiß die Himmel auf.” Johannes Brahms. CPDL Five verses […]

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: WOMEN’S VOICES by Sarah Baker   1. “Letter from a Girl to the World.” Andrea Ramsey. SSAA. Alliance Music Publications, Inc.  AMP0768 Mild divisi. One of the most requested works performed. Opportunities for individual expression with spoken thoughts of empowerment.   2. “Boat Madrigal.” Steven Porter. SSA. Phantom Music PPI303 Fun […]

A fellow teacher asked for some advice to teach rhythm using iPads. Wearing my “educational technologist” hat, one of my goals is to find places where technology opens the capacity for students to learn in more intuitive, more creative, or more effective way. I think that music theory in general, and rhythm as a specific […]