10 Choral Teaching Tips for Navigating Another Unpredictable School Year
We had one year end abruptly followed by another year of complete turmoil. What will this school year bring us?
Don’t Get Rid of the Previous Director’s Alumni Piece!
Don't get rid of the previous director's alumni piece, even if you hate it. Even if it's a disaster. At
Ditch your Choir “Rules” and lose the “Consequences”
Several years back, one of my colleagues asked me to consider utilizing the term "Guidelines" instead of "Rules." I immediately
“BE RESPECTFUL” is STILL A Bad Rehearsal Rule!
This awesome list has been floating around the internet and deeply connected to a major point that I've written about
How to Re-direct Poor Rehearsal Behavior
Our Choir culture stems from both how we prepare AND how we instill the fabric of our desired ideals. When we prepare our Guidelines
12 Summer “Do Nows” Before You Return to School!
For many of us, summer is a time to rest up, relax, and spend time with family. While this is
How to Write An Effective Choir Handbook – Everything you need to know!
Why should we take the time to write a choir handbook? A handbook may seem like a tedious booklet
14 Mistakes Choral Directors Make in their “Demo” Lesson
If you've made it past the interview round, there's a good chance you may be asked to give a demo
What To Do When They Break The Rules….
Our Choir culture stems from both how we prepare AND how we instill the fabric of our desired ideals. When we prepare our Guidelines