By Rebecca Lord As conductors urge each other on during these perilous times, one phrase is repeated time and again: “think outside of the box!” Creative minds are taking on the challenge, and the potential life-and-death consequences of “normal” choral singing have spurred conductors toward innovations that will forever change the face of choral music. […]
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Cyber Solutions for Quarantined Choirs: A Guide to Virtual Rehearsals & Performances
By Rebecca Lord Conducting today can feel like it requires a graduate degree in technology. This article will provide tech solutions, simple to complex. Recommendations and video examples come from music-technology professionals, conductors, and internationally recognized virtual choir leaders. REHEARSAL SUCCESS IN A LAND OF LATENCY Before COVID-19, how many of us knew about Zoom […]
Top 2020 Choral Solutions During the Pandemic: A Fast Track to Success
By Rebecca Lord Tired of reading long lists? Overwhelmed with too many ideas, platforms, and resources? Need immediate, workable solutions for your choir during the pandemic? Then this article is for you. The recommendations included are tried and true, offered by those among us who have blazed the trails with their choirs through the early […]