This will be a final two-part post based on Gallimore and Tharp's 2004 article, but not the last on what we can learn from John Wooden–he still has much more to teach us! One of the sections in the article is titled, "Some Wooden Views on Pedagogy" (as always, read the article for yourself […]
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New Instruments and Soundmakers
(image: commons.wikimedia.org) The only instrument that can match the sheer range of sounds available to the human voice is the synthesizer. While not capable of the incredible variation of tone, timbre and resonance of the voice, the synthesizer has a similar capability to create a diverse palette of tones and mix them in myriad […]
Composition Spotlight: The Holy Night
COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (Each week we look at one or two of the best choral works posted in the Composition Showcase here on ChoralNet. This is where we store a treasure trove of works that your choirs will love to sing and your audiences will love to hear.) The Holy Night by […]
GUEST BLOG: “Milestones to Celebrate” by Tim Sharp
MILESTONES TO CELEBRATE by Tim Sharp As we end another year and look forward to entering our 55th year as a professional association, the American Choral Directors Association has several milestones to celebrate, and much to look forward to in the coming year. Beginning in January, and then continuing throughout the year, […]

