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 […]
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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
Personal Mission Statement
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 […]
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 […]