The Why of the Phrase and the What
The why of the phrase is more important than the what.
Choral Music
Posts specifically about choral music
Factory Defaults
What musical choices should every ensemble singer regularly default to?
Four Reasons Not To Program Jazz With Your Choir
Here are the three most common reasons I hear to justify not programming jazz with choirs.
The Mind Reading Game
When the conductor’s working with another section of an ensemble I’m in, this is the game I play.
Be 100% You
This great advice isn’t always great.
Most Likely Changes
When I’m teaching “off the shelf” arrangements, these are the three things I’m most likely to, um, adjust.
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?