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ChoralEd: Creative Approaches to Moveable “Do” Sight-Reading

October 4, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In episode 25 of ChoralEd, Dr. Nathan Dame shares creative approaches to moveable-do sight-reading.  When implementing moveable-do in the classroom, Dr. Dame encourages a sequential instructional approach that develops musicianship skills.  For the beginning choir, this instructional sequence includes: Step 1: Count Rhythms Step 2: Figure out starting solfège based on the key signature Step […]

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ChoralEd: Sight-Reading, Numbers

September 6, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In ChoralEd Episode 24, Robert Westerberg discusses the numbers sight-reading method.  When selecting a sight-reading method to implement in your classroom, it’s important to consider your student population.  If your ensemble incorporates a wide range of age and ability levels or frequently includes new students, then numbers may be a great option for your program.  […]

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ChoralEd: Sight-Reading, Fixed-Do

August 2, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In ChoralEd Episode 23, Jo Ann Antinone discusses the fixed-do sight-reading method.  The fixed-do approach is occasionally viewed by choral directors as intimidating and complex, but through sequential instruction, this method becomes very accessible to students.  According to Mrs. Antinone, the fixed-do instructional sequence should begin with the key of “F” for treble voices and […]

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ChoralEd: Introducing Sight-Reading to New Students

July 5, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In ChoralEd Episode 22, Bryce Gage discusses techniques for introducing sight-reading to new choral students.  To begin, Mr. Gage utilizes Call and Response.  Initially, this exercise should be performed on a neutral syllable using simple intervals.  As student’s develop their listening skills and demonstrate their ability to match pitch, the exercise should be extended to […]

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ChoralEd: Sight-Reading in the Vocal Warm-up

June 7, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In episode 21 of ChoralEd Dr. Rachel Carlson discusses techniques for developing sight-reading skills during the vocal warm-up.  Suggested exercises include: To watch ChoralEd, Episode 21 on YouTube click HERE To listen to ChoralEd, Episode 21 on Apple Podcasts click HERE

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ChoralEd: Sight-Reading Suggestions

May 3, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

Developing sight-reading skills can be a difficult task for many teachers. ChoralEd episode 20 shares some general suggestions for enhancing your sight-reading pedagogy. Teachers frequently develop sight-reading skills during a dedicated sight-reading time. However, it is highly beneficial to incorporate music literacy skills throughout the entire class.  Elements of solfège (or your preferred system) should […]

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The opera “Ariadne auf Naxos” (Ariadne on Naxos), by Richard Strauss, was premiered in its second version at the Vienna Opera on this day in 1916.

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