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The Primacy of Rhythm: Practical Understandings of this First Musical Skill

December 17, 2019 by From Our Readers Leave a Comment

By Stuart Hunt “Rhythm is the art of beautiful movement” – Augustine of Hippo Putting the horse in front of the cart when discussing rhythm, let’s take a moment to examine the “why” of rhythm, followed by the “how to,” as both teach and learn. The “why” can guide our path to excellence and the […]

Filed Under: From Our Readers Tagged With: Practice, rehearsal tips, rhythm

Making the Most of Practice Between Rehearsals

November 20, 2018 by Lynn Swanson Leave a Comment

What is the difference between rehearsal, the work accomplished corporately when the ensemble is gathered, and practice, the individual preparation each member engages between rehearsals? I believe the distinction to be a critically important one, especially in the world of excellent church choirs and high-achieving volunteer choruses.

Filed Under: Developing Voices Tagged With: Personal Practice, Practice, Rehearsal Preparation

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