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.
11 Choir Halloween Tricks (and Treats)
As we search for ways to unify our ensemble as well as opportunities to change-up the monotony of the daily rehearsal, alas,
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
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
8 Keys to Turn Sight-Singing Fear into Fun!
Turning Fear into Fun My 3-year-old daughter, Lyla, and I have the same natural disposition when it comes to starting
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
Before Testing Their Sight-Singing, Assess This….
Before Testing Their Sight-Singing, Assess This.... Sight-singing is not an all or nothing skill, but when it comes to assessing
Your Star-Spangled Banner Arrangement Is Too Difficult!
How do I know? Well, I don't REALLY know this, but here is my core belief surrounding our National Anthem
The 7 Keys to Having Awesome Sight-Singers Throughout Your Choir
If you've always wanted to have a choir filled with singers who can sight-sing, this blog post is for you!
The Best Ear-Training Exercise You Will Ever Use
Kodaly & Me I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm not a Curwen hand signal user; I know it is
6 Reasons Why Your Singers Can’t Sight-Sing
6 Reasons Why Your Singers Can't Sight-Sing All students, regardless of talent or prior experience, can learn how to sight-sing.
The Erosion of the Choral Middle-Class
My previous post describes the traditional Choral Caste System which consists of “The Best” vs. “The Rest”. For those of
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
11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior!
I recently read a blog post entitled, "Calling All Adults: Grow UP." It was an interesting read about the
Your Dream Choral Job – make it a reality!
In our brand new Choral Clarity Facebook Community, I posed this important question: If you could create the ideal choral position