Why Choir Elections Are A Bad Idea
We live in a democratic country, but that doesn't mean our officers should be chosen democratically. When students enter our
Don’t Waste Your Final Rehearsal(s)
Reflection, recognition, tradition, and transition Where I teach, on Long Island, we still have 15 more rehearsals. While many high
Choir Senioritis? – 11 Ways To Minimize the Symptoms
Our seniors are done. They have no reason to try. They have already been accepted into college. Many of their
Don’t Recruit New Members Until You’ve Done This First……..
If we were carrying a bucket of water and that had a hole at the bottom, would we continue to add
6 Reasons Why Your Singers Can’t Sight-Sing
6 Reasons Why Your Singers Can't Sight-Sing All students, regardless of talent or prior experience, can learn how to sight-sing.
Choir Senioritis – Here’s the CURE!
Senioritis in our choir is our fault. We have created the ability for our students to act this way. They
Is There Value in “Going to Festival”?
Many teachers throughout the country are required to participate in their state's festival while others willingly choose to have their ensembles
How to Engage The Students Who Don’t Seem to Care
Let's immediately dispel the belief that students just don't care; it is quite rare to find any student who really does not care at
How to ONLY get the RIGHT Students to Continue
There are, in fact, students that we are deemed right and wrong for our program. Many of us choose right and wrong based on audition, but