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Simon, Kathryn L. Predictors of Classroom Management Challenges and Practices of Secondary Choral Music Educators. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Miami, 2012.   Data were collected from secondary choral music educators (N = 593) from across the United States using the Choral Classroom Management Inventory. The use of classroom management practices and occurrences of classroom management challenges […]

(doublebassguide.net)   In the forums, on Twitter, and even here on ChoralBlog, many of us are trying to answer the age-old question of technology: Yeah, it's fun, but what do I do with it? Personally, I'm not yet convinced that the iPad or similar tablets should replace our singers' scores and folders. I can't say […]

Some forms of art simply defy description.  At least he chose a Mozart tune.  

Aye, ’tis true that we lads will use any weapon at our disposal in the fight to win the heart of a wee bonny lass . . .  

  Have you written a thesis or dissertation on a topic related to choral music?   We want to publish the abstract from your project right here in the weekly “Scholarly Abstractions” column of ChoralNet.  Send your abstract directly to Scott Dorsey at today!  

Most of us in the choral profession are on a near-constant hunt for more male singers.  That is not to say that the females in our choirs are not valued; it’s just that, well, guys are somewhat scarce by comparison.  It is a challenge for choirs representing all ages; from boys to adult singers.   […]

WANT A YEAR OF ACDA MEMBERSHIP FREE? by Sundra Flansburg   Since joining ACDA’s national headquarters staff in September, I have frankly been amazed with the active, vibrant community that is ChoralNet. My hat is off to you for making this space what it is.   If you are one of the thousands of ChoralNet […]