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An Unconventional Approach to the Urban Chorus Classroom for the New Choral Director

November 20, 2021 by From Our Readers Leave a Comment

By Odell Zeigler New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common.  – John Locke Have you ever gone along with the majority or followed a script and felt it was not something you should continue to do? Well, let me begin by saying that […]

Filed Under: Others Tagged With: choral education, music educators, new teacher, Urban

Inside the Choral Classroom–Advice for the First-Year Teacher

July 12, 2021 by Amanda Bumgarner Leave a Comment

The August issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Inside the Choral Classroom: Advice for the First-Year Teacher.” You can read it in its entirety at acda.org/choraljournal. This is part 2 of a 3-part series and addresses the following questions: Repertoire and Resources: Where can I find quality repertoire for the skill/size/balance of my choir? […]

Filed Under: Choral Journal Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, ACDA Publications, Choral Journal, Interview, new teacher

12 Summer “Do Nows” Before You Return to School!

August 3, 2019 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

I know that summer time for many of us is a time to relax, rest up, and spend time with family, but….. There are tasks that we must complete prior to starting our school year.  Even if we have completed these tasks in the past, it is important to reassess all 12 Summer “Do Nows” each […]

Filed Under: Choral Clarity Tagged With: first day of school, new teacher, prep

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