Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam
As we reach the middle of our academic year, students are likely taking midterm exams to evaluate their progress, while
How to Grade a Concert Performance
Concert performances can be assessed in a multitude of ways; perhaps the most fair and least time-consuming way to grade
Simply Assess Choir Rehearsal Participation Using the Four “P”s
Choir rehearsal participation using the 4 Ps. Many students will participate at a marginally effective level when they know what
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
How to Self-Assess their Way toward Rehearsal Success
The two main components of any successful rehearsal are the planning/execution of the director and the planning/execution of the students.
How to Get Students to Accurately Self-Assess
Giving self-assessment assignments, for many choral directors, seems like a ridiculous waste of time. Usually, these directors shun the idea
How to Effectively Engage Your Remote Learners
It can be quite difficult to engage our remote learners, especially since most of us have less than six months
The “Secret” Your Weakest Sight-Singers May Be Hiding
A wise man once told me to never believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. Your
Don’t Use Rubrics Unless Everyone Can Succeed
Rubrics have a place in the performing music classroom, but they should not be used to recognize achievement. When properly and