So many things compete for our attention as choral educators that we rarely find sufficient time outside of rehearsal to spend with our scores. This session briefly examines the score study methods of successful collegiate and secondary conductors, outlines techniques for getting the most out of 10, 30, or 60 minutes with a score, and […]
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Establishing Excellence in the Urban Choral Classroom: The Milwaukee High School of the Arts Story
Is there are correlation between a child’s zip code and the quality of their education? Should there be? This session will focus on how to mitigate the effect of poverty on the quality of a child’s music education experience. Specific focus will center on tried and true vocal pedagogy, establishing the highest expectations of your […]
The Dallas Street Choir: A Choral Experience for the Homeless and Disadvantaged
Creating Singers Who Are Musicians
Choral directors can achieve results in two ways: We can rehearse until we get it “right” and hope that in performance the singers will remember what was rehearsed, or a longer process is to teach core values of musical accuracy and performance practice and then in rehearsal, raise the bar and expect the singer to […]
Changing Voices Anonymous: Creating a Successful Learning and Social Environment for Adolescent Male Singers
This session will focus on various techniques used to engage the adolescent male singers in vocal transition, catering not only to their unique musical needs but also to their social, psychological, and developmental needs. How can we as conductors better serve male singers in this age range in managing their vocal transition and establishing strong […]
Analyze This! Empowering Your Choir to Become Critical, Creative Musicians
How does the conductor nurture a spirit of collaboration within a choir, making singers a vital and respected part of the creative process? By giving the choir the tools to dig deeper into the music and understand the composer’s craft. Foster this conductor-singer collaboration by inviting your choir to think critically about their music, allowing […]
