December Mantra for Choir Directors
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.
Growth
Beat Procrastination With the Smallest Possible Win
The most overwhelming part about procrastination is how it can feel like of vicious cycle.
DIN
This Paul McCartney expression is a keeper.
Localized Positivity
I love the philosophy and practice of avoiding focusing on mistakes immediately following a performance.
I Decided I Can’t
Almost every time I hear someone say they can’t do something, I don’t believe them.
Adjacent Possible
How do you keep an ensemble growing all year?
What Are Retreats For?
As I see it, retreats are for these five things.
Style & Technique
How is style related to technique? Let Ken Burns explain.
Good Enough For Today
At the beginning of the school year, this is an important phrase.
Group Goals
These are the three things I shared with the Aces as my goals for the year.