Recently I decided to create my own mission statement for my work as a choral director. I had worked through the process of defining a mission statement with our ACDA membership for our work as an Association, and I thought it would be interesting and informative to try the same thing for my own choral […]
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Looking for a Fun Summer Choral Activity Without Rehearsals? Try a Sing!
As choral groups go on hiatus for the summer, what outlet does a singer have for making music? Vocalizing in the shower isn’t the same as harmonizing with a group. And while it’s rewarding to rehearse and perform with a choir, sometimes a singer just wants to have fun, without the commitment. “Fun” is the idea behind community […]
Feng Shui your choral classroom (I think), with Ryan Guth
Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the configuration of your room, and seating your choir. Listen to this episode (16 mins) Join Choir Nation on Facebook! Show Notes When choosing to Feng Shui your room and seat your choir, keep the following items in mind. Be aware of the height of you […]
Mastering the music ed job hunt, with Kyle Karum
Kyle Karum is an expert music ed interviewee and shares his tips on creating a compelling cover letter, resume, and portfolio that your potential employers will love! JOIN CHOIR NATION ON FACEBOOK JOIN CHOIR NATION ON FACEBOOK LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE! KYLE KARUM’S BIO Kyle Karum is a music educator originally from Muskegon, MI […]
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What to do when you have a month of choir left and no mission, with Ryan Guth
There comes a time at the end of the year when there’s a month left and your choir has very little left to accomplish. In this week’s Technique Tuesday, Ryan Guth will go over some ideas of how to spend your time to enhance your program and add some fun to the end of the school […]