Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

When To Stop

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 jedscottRehearsal Technique

When do you stop an ensemble in rehearsal?

Pomp & Circumstance

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 jedscottEducation, Human Nature

We need a little more of both pomp and circumstance.

Shift the “But”

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature

“…But it was imperfect!” is a common refrain after a performance.

Living In The Future

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership, Performing

We should be living in the future.

Eventually In Print

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 jedscottAces, Choral Music, Commissioning, Programming

Sean Ivory’s beautiful “Eventually” is now in print at MusicSpoke!

Write More

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 jedscottPractice, Rehearsal Technique

Even when the piece is memorized, more pencil in the score is a sign of a more polished performance.

Why It’s Difficult

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 jedscottMusic Literacy, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

It’s not enough just to flag a line as difficult.

How Long?

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 jedscottArranging, Creativity, Growth, Practice

How long did it take to write that arrangement?

Helping People Learn To Lead

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 jedscottLeadership

You learned to lead by making mistakes.

Enjoying Practice

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 jedscottPractice

What’s to enjoy about practice?