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“BE RESPECTFUL” is STILL A Bad Rehearsal Rule!
10 THINGS THAT TAKE O TALENT, BUT WILL GET YOU 100% RESPECT Being on Time Work Ethic Effort Body Language Energy Attitude Passion Being Coachable Doing Extra Being Prepared This is an awesome list floating around the internet! Do you want your students to Be Respectful? I know I do? I want them to respect each other, and […]
Back to School: Growing the Choral Pie with Beth Philemon
Greetings colleagues and welcome back to school! My hope is to create a conversation culture that is focused on openness, good faith, benefit of the doubt, and a desire to “grow the pie” for our profession and for our singers. More choirs and #morepeoplesinging In this episode, I had a blast chatting with Beth Philemon […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Working in Your Garden
“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.” Rudyard Kipling In last week’s Blog, I mentioned for the rest of the month of August I would be blogging about things to get you thinking. Last week, I asked what you need to do a good job right before a […]
A Classic and Romantic Expression
This week on Going Beyond Words and ACDA Radio, host Stan Schmidt creates a simple Classic and Romantic expression emulating from the talents of Franz Joseph Haydn and Josef Rheinberger. You will enjoy three sacred pieces by Rheinberger: Morgenlied, Hymne, and Abendlied, performed with beauty by the Vancouver Cantata Singers. Then on tap is the […]
CJ Replay: Interviews through the Years
The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. On page 45 you will find one of the articles in the ACDA 60th Anniversary Series: Interviews through the Years: A Selection of Excerpts from Choral Journal Interview Articles. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our […]
11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Rehearsal
There are first-day pitfalls that we may not even realize are waiting for us. If you read this list, you are certain to have a more successful first day, and set up your year for success! Choral Clarity Blog Presents: 11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Rehearsal
Avoiding Burnout and Other Life Hacks. Elisa Janson Jones
“If you are there for the music, you’re in the wrong profession. It has to be student centered, or you will burn out.” In this episode Elise and I explore various ways for teachers, in music and otherwise, to avoid feeling like the job takes more than it gives. If you need a pick me […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethic: What Do You Need?
“A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou.” Omar Khayyam For the rest of the month of August, my Choral Potpourri and Choral Ethics Blog will focus on things to get you thinking so you are able to hit the ground running in the fall. Every Thursday, while you are sipping a nice, […]
A Bundle of Magnificats
Going Beyond Words w/ Stan Schmidt Show 2302: A Bundle of Magnificats This week on Going Beyond Words, host Stan Schmidt deals with one of the most known Biblical texts used by composers. We will explore seven settings of the Magnificat, spanning from the Renaissance to contemporary pieces. Listen now for a “Bundle of Magnificats.” For information about the […]
September Choral Journal Preview
The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this […]
