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In today’s Choral Caffeine column, we briefly discuss an article by Stephanie Austin Leston that discusses some basic concepts to be considered when introducing a community choir to vocal jazz.  To help the point along, consider this selection from the 2010 ACDA Central Division Conference. In addition to this chart, the ensemble also performed a […]

The hardest part of starting something is just Getting Started.  “How do I begin?” is a question we’ve all asked one time or another.  Thus it may be for the conductor of a community choir trying to approach vocal jazz.   Though one has no data to support this, anecdotally it seems reasonable to assert […]

Last time I discussed Doug Lemov's 100% idea: "There's on acceptable percentage of students following a direction: 100 percent. Less, and your authority is subject to interpretation, situation, and motivation."   So, what are his principles for getting to 100%?   He says there are three principles to ensure "consistent follow-through and compliance in the […]