Time to take responsibility for your own choral experience and help grow Choir Nation by not sucking anymore. In this post, I explore the common problems I see in the choral world and propose solutions. Why such a harsh title? I posted a teaser image, containing this title, on Facebook a while back and received […]
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First 10 minutes of the first day of Middle School Choir!
It’s the final day of preparations before the children arrive! It sort of reminds me of Christmas Eve. It’s all finished. On the first day, I want my middle school singers to know that I will wrap the arms of structure around them immediately, and that we are going to have fun too! They […]
Top considerations when traveling with your ensemble, with Patricia Guth
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE HERE! JOIN CHOIR NATION ON FACEBOOK Show Notes Traveling with your ensemble can be a mix of exciting and nail-biting. For me, it’s always been something to look forward to but I’ve known others who simply dread the idea of going on an extended trip with their ensemble. Currently, I work […]
Bach – St John Passion; Monadnock Chorus with Period Instruments
The Monadnock Chorus is making final preparations for our spring concert: Bach’s dramatic St. John Passion. The chorus will be accompanied by a professional baroque orchestra on period instruments, and vocal specialists in baroque style who will join the chorus to sing the lead roles in this incredible composition. Our guest artists are joining us […]
Choosing repertoire for youth choir, with Tom Shelton
Today, I’m speaking with Tom Shelton, choral conductor, composer and Assistant Professor of Sacred Music at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Tom works extensively with children’s and youth festival choirs and taught middle school for 18 years. Currently, he conducts a neighborhood children’s choir at Westminster.
Choral Potpourri: Are We Having Fun Yet?
“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” Dr. Seuss I had fun at the ACDA Central Division’s conference last week. I saw old friends and colleagues, met some wonderful people, was introduced to a new technique or two as well as music I can use now and heard some outstanding choirs. I […]