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Ron Staheli and BYU sometimes produce videos to advertise their concerts.  In doing so, they create a resource of great value to choral directors for a number of reasons:   1.  We get insight into one of the top choral programs in the nation 2.  We see the depth of insight the BYU students have […]

A great place for you to visit as you contemplate using Social Media in the classroom is “Facebook for Educators.”   They offer seven rules of engagement:   1.  Help develop and follow your school’s policy about Facebook. 2.  Encourage student’s to follow Facebook’s guidelines. 3.  Stay up to date about safety and privacy settings […]

I found this on my "Google+" stream from Michael Bizzaro – a great moment from one of Simon Carrington's masterclasses.   He discusses his idea about "rhetoric" for choral singers, an item he discussed with me in this podcast that previewed the ACDA National Conference in Chicago.   If you want to learn more about […]

Imagine this at your choir audition:    

I’m sorry to have to say this aloud . . .   It’s August.   I can hear it now: “No! NO! I’m not ready! I need more time.” I understand. The passing of July and the onslaught of those ubiquitous “Back-to-School” ads indicate that your summer vacation is almost over (here in Oklahoma City, […]

We don’t sing enough Josquin: