This week on Going Beyond Words, host Stan Schmidt introduces you to another of his special broadcasts called Choral Concert Live. On this presentation you will hear two choirs who performed at the NCACDA convention in Sioux Falls, SD in February 2016. Featured will be the Chamber Choir from The University of South Dakota guided by Dr. David Holdhusen and the Concert Choir from North Dakota State University with Dr. Jo Ann Miller on the podium.
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The Brain on Music
I’ve taught choral music to public school middle school children since 1989. In the early years, I couldn’t figure out how to teach my young beginners how to take the notes and symbols off of the page and sing with accurate pitch and rhythm. One day at a time… One failure at a time… Deliberately… I […]
Christmas In July 2016
Tired of the heat? Get your sleigh bells, scarf and cool off with my annual Christmas in July special. You will hear a short cantata by JS Bach, plus new music for the season and of course a chestnut or two. Come on in!
So…You’re replacing a legendary choral director…
If you are about to face a group of middle school or high school chorus students in the upcoming school year who have been taught by a teacher they absolutely adored, you may be feeling like you’ve just been hired to replace Robert Shaw…iconic 20th Century Choral Conductor! It is so scary. Can you imagine […]
An Excursion With The Singers, Minnesota Choral Artists
Host Stan Schmidt takes you on an excursion with the singers, Minnesota choral artists by Matthew Culluoton, one of the finest choirs in the country. They will explain some of the marvelous music of America including some early hymnody plus original selections from two master composers Morten Laurdisen and René Clausen.
Why Won’t My Middle School Choir Sing Part 5
This is the 5th and final posting in the five-part series called “Why Won’t My Middle School Choir Sing?” To start with the first reason, click here! Reason #5: We don’t know how to introduce music. It is possible to turn this age group against a new piece of music in the three minutes of […]