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Ron Staheli and BYU sometimes produce videos to advertise their concerts.  In doing so, they create a resource of great value to choral directors for a number of reasons:   1.  We get insight into one of the top choral programs in the nation 2.  We see the depth of insight the BYU students have […]

A great place for you to visit as you contemplate using Social Media in the classroom is “Facebook for Educators.”   They offer seven rules of engagement:   1.  Help develop and follow your school’s policy about Facebook. 2.  Encourage student’s to follow Facebook’s guidelines. 3.  Stay up to date about safety and privacy settings […]

I found this on my "Google+" stream from Michael Bizzaro – a great moment from one of Simon Carrington's masterclasses.   He discusses his idea about "rhetoric" for choral singers, an item he discussed with me in this podcast that previewed the ACDA National Conference in Chicago.   If you want to learn more about […]

Imagine this at your choir audition:    

I’m sorry to have to say this aloud . . .   It’s August.   I can hear it now: “No! NO! I’m not ready! I need more time.” I understand. The passing of July and the onslaught of those ubiquitous “Back-to-School” ads indicate that your summer vacation is almost over (here in Oklahoma City, […]

We don’t sing enough Josquin:    

It is that slow time of the year when news from the choral world slows down.    It would be nice to get a report on "who" is going to be "where" next year at the ACDA Regional Conferences.  Does anyone have news to share?   UPDATE:  Central Division has their choirs listed on their […]

I found this on the “New Liturgical Movement” blog:    

Google Plus has launched and I’m trying it out.   The “tech” world is really buzzing about this new service so I’m glad it is finally open for business for others.  Is any other ChoralNet member auditioning the new service??  Look me up and add me to a “circle” if you want.   Find out […]

I have a visceral – and not necessarily positive – reaction to the term “curriculum.”   Shudder. . . !   I envision a fusty, prim old schoolmarm type glaring at me over the top of her wire-rimmed glasses scolding me for failing to dot some preposterous “i” or cross a meaningless “t” in some […]