What is the deal with your Ridiculous Choir Rules?
I came across a post in a very prominent choral director's Facebook group that asks: “What are your simple, short
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2020-03-31T06:52:45-04:00 March 6th, 2020|Cultivating Choir Culture, First Rehearsals|
I came across a post in a very prominent choral director's Facebook group that asks: “What are your simple, short
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
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
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
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
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-12-15T06:07:19-05:00 December 14th, 2019|Concert Season, Cultivating Choir Culture, Holiday & Caroling|
The most fun day of the entire year for my high school choir is Caroling Day. On this special day, we
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-12-10T21:12:16-05:00 December 8th, 2019|Concert Season, Cultivating Choir Culture, Holiday & Caroling|
17 (Last Minute) Things to Avoid - to Ensure a Smooth Concert! We've just spent many months learning notes and
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-12-10T21:12:51-05:00 December 7th, 2019|Concert Season, Cultivating Choir Culture, Holiday & Caroling, Religious Music|
I hope you are reading this blog after my previous BLOG about why we must retire the Hallelujah Chorus. Prefacing
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-12-06T21:06:45-05:00 November 17th, 2019|Concert Season, Cultivating Choir Culture, Holiday & Caroling, New teacher|
Don't get rid of the previous director's alumni piece, even if you hate it. Even if it's a disaster. At