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Everyone CAN Get an A, But Not Everyone Will

August 5, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

A Summer Refresher on Grading and Assessment at Alabama ACDA This episode is in many ways, the live presentation SEQUEL to Episode 21: Everyone Can Get an A. In music Education, we frequently lament cultural attitudes about music not being a “real class.” If we present courses without rigor, academic standards or measurable achievements, we are […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: accessibility, assessment, Grading, rigor, rubrics

Work Less Hard, Have Better Choirs

June 3, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

Sound too good to be true? Well, it is if you are thinking that there is a quick and easy pill to swallow in order to get to that next level in your career. You know, the one where you simply, issue wisdom, wave your arms, say inspirational things, and the choir just SINGS! In […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: American Choral Directors Association, curriculum, literacy, methods, rigor

My Favorite Part of the Job

April 8, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

Directing choirs is about the people… well, it’s kind of also about the music… but I’m not supposed to say that out loud, so it’s just about PEOPLE! I grew up captivated by music. It wasn’t until later that I fell in love with the transformative personal power of group singing. Since that time, I […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA, belonging, Education, philosophy, rigor, standards

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