11 ways to make Valentine’s Day part of Choir
Valentine's Day is a special day for those who are "in love" and can be a miserable day for those
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-02-04T19:22:57+00:00 February 3rd, 2019|Cultivating Choir Culture, Holiday & Caroling, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration, Rehearsal Techniques|
Valentine's Day is a special day for those who are "in love" and can be a miserable day for those
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-01-27T22:29:02+00:00 January 27th, 2019|Cultivating Choir Culture, High School Seniors, The Soloist/Solo Singing|
A solo recital within any choral program is usually a great idea; this first-ever senior recital is a culminating experience
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2019-01-15T06:15:08+00:00 January 13th, 2019|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| 2019-01-02T23:21:59+00:00 January 2nd, 2019|Cultivating Choir Culture, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration|
For many of us, the New Year brings about a desire to make changes to our choral program; some examples
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2018-11-12T21:13:38+00:00 November 5th, 2018|Choir Officers, Choral Caste System, Cultivating Choir Culture, High School Seniors, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration|
We live in a democratic country, but that doesn't mean our officers should be chosen democratically. When students enter our
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2018-10-28T20:57:02+00:00 October 9th, 2018|Cultivating Choir Culture, Rehearsal Techniques|
As we search for ways to unify our ensemble as well as opportunities to change-up the monotony of the daily rehearsal, alas,
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2018-09-04T21:49:52+00:00 September 1st, 2018|Cultivating Choir Culture, First Rehearsals|
Our Choir culture stems from both how we prepare AND how we instill the fabric of our desired ideals. When we prepare our Guidelines
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2018-11-24T09:59:27+00:00 August 25th, 2018|Cultivating Choir Culture, First Rehearsals|
As I begin my 21st year at the same high school, my very first rehearsal of the year is well-planned
By Adam Paltrowitz| 2018-06-28T20:27:56+00:00 May 20th, 2018|Cultivating Choir Culture, High School Seniors, Ideology of Intentional Inspiration|
For most of us, the end of the school year brings lots of chaos. Whether its filling up final rehearsals,