Most Likely Changes
When I’m teaching “off the shelf” arrangements, these are the three things I’m most likely to, um, adjust.
Choral Music
Posts specifically about choral music
Deep Dive or Shallow Wade
What’s your favorite kind of rehearsal?
Implicit Trust
Choirs don’t work without implicit trust.
Pressure Valve
On top of everything else, music classes are an essential release valve for over-pressured kids.
How Much Repertoire?
Do you mega-load or micro-load repertoire for your ensembles?
Other-Focused Ensemble Members
What can I add to this ensemble?
Level of Difficulty
“Level of Difficulty” is a poor analog for quality of repertoire.
Talk About The Physics
I’m a talk-about-the-physics kind of a guy.
Unified & In The Moment
The best ensembles are both.
Phonology and Choir
Understanding advanced linguistics might help your students sing better.