LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE HERE! JOIN CHOIR NATION ON FACEBOOK Show Notes Traveling with your ensemble can be a mix of exciting and nail-biting. For me, it’s always been something to look forward to but I’ve known others who simply dread the idea of going on an extended trip with their ensemble. Currently, I work […]
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Make your Life and Work Poetic
I think of innovation as adding poetry to life. To be POETIC requires the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm. This is what I call innovation in life. In the case of innovation, that distinctive style of living and working “poetically” means doing things differently. Using POETIC as […]
What Does a Contrarian Have to Do with Innovation?
We all have one….and it is usually one….the individual in the group that finds distinction by being the contrarian voice in the discussion. And while the investigation of opposition and a full 360-degree view of a topic is essential to good decision-making, in the social setting of a committee or board meeting, such a voice […]
International Conductor Exchange – Shifting the Fulcrum
With only four weeks left to apply for the 2017 ICEP of the Americas program, now is most certainly the time to consider how this incredible ACDA initiative could impact you and the communities you serve. Since taking over as director of ICEP in 2012, I have always been surprised by the number of people who tell […]
Contextual sight-singing explained, with Malcolm Gilbert and Ryan Guth
Malcolm Gilbert, ninth grade choral director from NY and member of Choir Nation, explains his process for context-based sight singing that you can apply to your teaching any time. Pattern Sheet (mentioned in episode) available for download to Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/findyourforte LISTEN HERE JOIN CHOIR NATION ON FACEBOOK
4 habits to make your summer happier and more fulfilling, with Ryan Guth
Here are 4 ways to make sure you don’t get hit with the lack-of-routine summer funk! LISTEN HERE SHOW NOTES AND RELEVANT LINKS JOIN CHOIR NATION ON FACEBOOK