In this session we will discover the rich heritage of the Polynesian choral arts and uncover the canon of Polynesian communal singing from the islands of Hawaiʻi, New Zealand, and Sāmoa from pre-western contact up to the present day. This hands-on session will provide insight and methods on indigenous pedagogies, oral traditions, and performance practice […]
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Music Literacy in the Elementary Choral Rehearsal
One of the challenges that elementary choral directors often face is building in quality time for music literacy during rehearsals. Rehearsal time is limited, and we often find ourselves focusing on the preparation and demands of upcoming performances and concerts. This workshop will guide participants through a series of activities, warm-ups, techniques, visuals, and strategies, […]
Mentoring the New Choral Conductor: Creating a Meaningful, Lasting Relationship
The number of college students and conductors with less than five years of experience is on the rise. It is essential for young conductors to establish a relationship with a seasoned conductor who acts as their mentor. Mentors wear many hats—motivator, resource, support, and coach. In order for mentoring to be successful, there must be […]
Leonard Bernstein at 100: Choral Insights from the Podium
Joseph Flummerfelt, founder and conductor of the New York Choral Artists and conductor of the Westminster Choir for thirty-three years, shares his insights on collaborating with Leonard Bernstein and preparing choirs and conducting works such as Chichester Psalms, Candide, and more. Music samples will be provided.
Jazz Choral Music for Kids!
Looking for great repertoire to acquaint your younger singers with jazz but struggling to find exactly what you need? While the body of jazz choral repertoire for mixed voices is growing, appropriate, quality repertoire for younger voices may be a challenge to find. Additionally, young singers often do not have experience or background with jazz, […]
I Want to Sing Pentatonix Songs! How to Authentically Arrange Pop Music for Your Choirs
My middle and high school singers constantly told me, “I want to sing Pentatonix songs!” We are fortunate to live in an era where group singing is actually cool again, and it is our job to capitalize on this trend. This session will provide information on how to select and arrange pop music for your […]
