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
New Year’s Resolutions for Choir Directors
Did you have choral resolutions this past year? How did you do? As 2017 comes to a close, you can
“BE RESPECTFUL” is a BAD REHEARSAL RULE!
“Be Respectful” is a BAD RULE! The 5 Guidelines to Choosing the right Rehearsal Rules All rehearsing ensembles must have rules
11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Rehearsal
Prior to my first day of teaching high school, I was given advice from the person who had just hired
The Power of Positive Planning for Choir
For the month of August, my Choral Clarity blog focuses on the topic of Preparing for the First Rehearsal. The way we prepare