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Vocal Exercises
Hi, I was recently hired as a music director at a smaller school (both band and choir). I’m good with the band part, but am struggling on the choir part. What are some things I can do to make my high school choir not sound so thin and “young?” Also, I have several students, […]
Re: Looking for Songs on the Theme of Light with ORGAN
Let me suggest MISSA LUMEN (Mass of the Light) by Lorenz Maierhofer optionally to perform with SATB + organ + string orchestra or with SATB and organ or SATB a cappella You can listen to the Kyrie of the MISSA LUMEN on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTOp1EdzDaw
“white christmas”
I’m searching for the following: (very specific) “White Christmas”…JUST the refrain. NO VERSES!!! Just the tune with simple harmony in either SATB or SAB Both the Kirby Shaw and the Deke Sharon versions are too complicated for what I need. I just need the tune harmonized. KEY OF C. Anybody got […]
“Understanding By Design” in a Music Contest
My school district has decided to update the curriculum in all areas. We have selected the philosophy and work of Grant Wiggins who is one of the proponents of “Understanding by Design” (UBD). I am guessing that some of you are already using UBD and LBD (Learning by Design) in your school districts. If you […]
Good Sight-reading pieces using solfege
Hi All, I’d like to teach my kids more by note and less by rote. I have a developing HS choir of 23 students, 38 students in my mixed 7th-8th choir, and 38 in my mixed 6th grade choir. I do 2 part music with the 6th graders, 3 part mixed with 7th and […]
What to do when they misbehave…
Hi everyone – I was wondering if anyone is the same boat as me – I teach a 7th and 8th grade choir with 36 members and a 6th grade choir with 38 kids. I am so worried about them liking me and choir that I don’t squash misbehavior very well. I don’t like […]
Columbia County Choral Society New Director Embraces Job
Augusta, Georgia – Columbia County Choral Society’s new artistic director has dedicated his career to music. “I don’t know if I could do anything else except for be a musician,” Dr. Timothy Powell said. “I’ve got a real love for it. For me, it’s really who I am. It’s not just what I do.” […]
Why secular cantus firmi in 15th C Masses?
Dear Colleagues, I’ve agreed to do a lecture demonstration about fifteenth century L’Homme Armee masses before our April concert featuring Karl Jenkins’ contemporary L’Homme Armee mass. What I haven’t been able to determine is just why composers started using secular melodies like L’Homme Armee as the cantus firmi for their sacred masses, and why the […]
Inciting a Listening Response
I am currently writing about approaches and procedures that incite engaged and meaningful listening, specifically in children. Just as getting a child (or adult) to think isn’t as simple as yelling “Think!”, as educators, we need something more than yelling “Listen!”. What are some things you use in order to illicit engaged listening?
Looking for Songs on the Theme of Light with ORGAN
Greetings: I have a new wonderful professional choir that is presenting its Inaugural concert this Fall. The concert is entitled “illumination” and features many great songs with references to light (thanks to helpful suggestions here on choral net) The major work is Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna with organ. I am desperately looking for […]