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 […]
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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 […]
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Composers Who Conduct/Conductors Who Compose
Brahms did it, Mahler did it, Bach did it… why shouldn’t you? Many of us write for our groups or think about writing for our groups. What’s stopping you? A panel of conductor-composers speaks about their experiences and offers ways you can get started or improve your skills.
Composers in the Mist: How, Where, and When to Publish
The conversation about publication is one clouded in possibilities: How do I submit my writing to publishing firms? What are the advantages of traditional publication vs. independent publication? What are concerns over copyright and distribution of music in a changing world of YouTube and Spotify?
