The Special Pre-Thanksgiving Rehearsal: Our BIG WIN!
The day before Thanksgiving is one of the major pivots in our year. This is the day that marks the
5 Do’s (and Don’ts) for Requiring Students to Sing Solo
When I took over the entire high school choral program more than two decades ago, the previous choir director had
Should Choir Members Be Forced To Sing Solo?
Should choir members be forced to sing solo? The simple answer is: no student should ever be forced to
Choir Halloween – 9 Very Last Minute Rehearsal Ideas!
Halloween is here.........surprise! Do you want to make your Halloween rehearsal special? If so, it's not too late! While this
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
Assigning and Grading Sight-Singing Homework – Made Simple!
Sight-singing is a core element in my choral program. The development of sight-singing comes after several other individual skills have
The 5 “ROUNDS” I Use in my Choral Program Every Year – and WHY!
Rounds are an excellent learning tool and performance vehicle for choirs of all levels. Even refined high school choirs can
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?