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
My “NO CHORAL MUSIC in JANUARY” Approach
For more than a decade, my rehearsal approach in the month of January can be labeled as: NO CHORAL MUSIC!
How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively
Voicing can be done quickly and effectively in 3 minutes or less per student. In a 40 minute small group
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
My 1st Rehearsal of the year – broken down!
As I begin my 21st year at the same high school, my very first rehearsal of the year is well-planned