Audiation (also called inner hearing) is the process in which pitch is produced internally in the mind of the musician, with no sound being produced out loud, and is an important skill that should be developed in singers. In all vocal production, singers must first audiate all the musical elements (pitch, rhythm, text, vowel, dynamic, […]
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ChoralEd: Creative Approaches to Moveable “Do” Sight-Reading
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 […]
ChoralEd: Sight-Reading, Numbers
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. […]
ChoralEd: Sight-Reading, Fixed-Do
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 […]
ChoralEd: Introducing Sight-Reading to New Students
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 […]
ChoralEd: Sight-Reading in the Vocal Warm-up
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