Adam Paltrowitz, Author at Choral Clarity

About Adam Paltrowitz

Adam Paltrowitz is a master educator, composer, conductor, and clinician. During his 21-year tenure as the Director of Choral Activities at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School in New York, his groups have toured throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. He also has pioneered a philosophy that every student is a soloist. Adam's choral program has also gained great acclaim for the cultivation of eight student-run a-cappella ensembles; some of these ensembles have performed on national and local television programs. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by choirs around the world. Adam earned his B.S. in music education from New York University, M.A. in vocal pedagogy from Columbia University - Teacher's College, and Ed.M. choral conducting from Columbia University - Teacher's College. Adam resides in Manhattan with his wife, Blair Goldberg, a professional Broadway actress, and their daughter, Lyla, and son, Nolan.

Choir Ice-Breakers: Why So Many Fail……..
Choir Ice-Breakers: Why So Many Fail……..

Choir Ice-Breakers: Why So Many Fail……..

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-02-25T05:58:34-05:00 February 22nd, 2020|Cultivating Choir Culture, Ice-breakers|

Ice-breakers are a great means to help a choir to bond; many can be fun, productive, and have positive results

9 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas
9 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas

9 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-02-11T20:18:07-05:00 February 11th, 2020|Holiday & Caroling, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration, Rehearsal Techniques|

Nobody should feel alone on Valentine's Day, especially during our Valentine's Day rehearsal. We can spread love throughout our room and

11 ways to make Valentine’s Day part of Choir
11 ways to make Valentine’s Day part of Choir

11 ways to make Valentine’s Day part of Choir

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-02-04T21:29:30-05:00 February 4th, 2020|Cultivating Choir Culture, Holiday & Caroling, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration, Rehearsal Techniques|

Valentine's Day may seem like a holiday that should be ignored in choir, but I think it could be a missed

3 Non-Choral Activities my Choir does in February
3 Non-Choral Activities my Choir does in February

3 Non-Choral Activities my Choir does in February

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-01-29T21:27:09-05:00 January 29th, 2020|A-Cappella, Cultivating Choir Culture|

February is a very busy month for my high school choral program and yet we have no choral concerts scheduled

Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam
Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam

Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-01-29T21:27:39-05:00 January 21st, 2020|Assessment, Cultivating Choir Culture, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration, Rehearsal Techniques, Self-Assessment|

As we reach the middle of our academic year, students are likely taking exams to evaluate their progress, while teachers

6 Creative & Engaging Rehearsal Sight-Singing Ideas – no prep required!
6 Creative & Engaging Rehearsal Sight-Singing Ideas – no prep required!

6 Creative & Engaging Rehearsal Sight-Singing Ideas – no prep required!

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-01-29T21:27:50-05:00 January 14th, 2020|Sight-Reading|

Let's face it, sight-singing can get boring and/or stale in choir rehearsals. The more we do it, the more they

My “NO CHORAL MUSIC in JANUARY” Approach
My “NO CHORAL MUSIC in JANUARY” Approach

My “NO CHORAL MUSIC in JANUARY” Approach

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-01-07T20:56:56-05:00 January 7th, 2020|New Year|

For more than a decade, my rehearsal approach in the month of January can be labeled as: NO CHORAL MUSIC!

8 Tips for Restarting Rehearsals after the New Year
8 Tips for Restarting Rehearsals after the New Year

8 Tips for Restarting Rehearsals after the New Year

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-01-04T06:58:40-05:00 January 4th, 2020|New Year|

The New Year allows both students and directors the opportunity for a fresh start. We may be half-way through our

This is NOT A “BEST OF 2019” Choral Clarity Blog!
This is NOT A “BEST OF 2019” Choral Clarity Blog!

This is NOT A “BEST OF 2019” Choral Clarity Blog!

By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-12-30T13:57:06-05:00 December 30th, 2019|A-Cappella, New Year, The Healthy Teacher, The Soloist/Solo Singing|

The end of the year is the time where virtually every online publisher and podcaster releases a "Best of 2019"

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