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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 […]

Filed Under: ChoralEd, Others Tagged With: choral education, music educators, Podcast

ChoralEd: The Three Primary Sight-Reading Methods

April 5, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In American choral music three sight-reading methods are most commonly utilized by educators.  These methodologies include Moveable “Do,” Fixed “Do,” and Numbers, with Moveable “Do” being the most common.  As choral educators begin their career, they must decide which method to incorporate in the classroom.  Not all methods are equal as each has its own […]

Filed Under: ChoralEd Tagged With: choral education, music educators, Podcast

ChoralEd: Teacher Vocal Health

March 1, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In episode 18 of ChoralEd, Lizette Ochoa shares how teachers can best care for their voice amidst the vocal strains of everyday teaching.  As the school year progresses, Ms. Ochoa suggests self-monitoring your voice for any vocal change such as loss of range, raspiness, or fatigue.  Teachers should seek medical attention if these vocal issues […]

Filed Under: ChoralEd Tagged With: choral education, music educators, Podcast

Remaking History with Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett

February 10, 2023 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

This week, welcome BACK to the show Dr. Marques Garrett, who last appeared in episode 17, “Beyond Elijah Rock,” where many of us were introduced to the concept of “non-idiomatic” music of Black composers. In this episode, part of the “Oxford Series,” Marques returns to celebrate his latest contribution to the growing canon of music by Black composers […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: black history, Black History Month, choir, Diversity, inclusion, music educators, Oxford Press

ChoralEd: Fun Vocal Exercises

February 1, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

As students enter the choral classroom, they often arrive from classes in which they passively listen to lectures or complete bookwork.  In contrast to these uninspired lessons, it is advantageous for teachers to incorporate at least one fun vocal exercise in each rehearsal to promote an enjoyable classroom environment.  ChoralEd, Episode 17 features a demonstration […]

Filed Under: ChoralEd Tagged With: choral education, music educators, Podcast

ChoralEd: Vocal Exercises, Ensemble Cohesion

January 4, 2023 by Micah Bland Leave a Comment

In ChoralEd Episode 16 Vicki Bailey shares some vocal exercises for the development of ensemble cohesion.   Ms. Bailey suggests the use of kinesthetic movement as a means to enhance an ensemble’s collective musical experience.  Kinesthetic activities to internalize the pulse include gently tapping the shoulder of a neighbor or walking in tempo.  Additional kinesthetic activities […]

Filed Under: ChoralEd Tagged With: choral education, music educators, Podcast

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