Choral Music – Page 10 – Jed Scott Music

PDQ

An appreciation of Peter Schickele.

You have to be willing to sound like a fool.

Conducting an ensemble makes me think of getting expansion sets for your favorite board games.

Ask yourself what the melody really needs.

It’s kind of essential for choral musicians to have tunnel vision in December. But leave the tunnel when you can.

Teaching ensemble music is a unique case in keeping students in the growth zone, where the most effective learning happens.

I have often said that the best thing about Fall Semester is Winter Semester – especially for small groups and jazz groups.

It’s that season again…when all the choir directors I know barely have time to sleep. Here’s a little prayer/mantra to use on the way through.

I’ve revised my list of what I’ll use as landmarks of choral sophistication.

What do we mean when was ask a youth choir for a more mature sound?