Number One Trait
When you’re reviewing a resumé or an audition form, or reflecting on an interview or audition, what is the number one trait you look for?
Leadership
Vicarious
The best impulse for educators is to live vicariously.
Reluctantly Learning Public Speaking
There are parts of the job that bring us joy, and parts of the job that are just…unavoidable.
Tools To Motivate
How do you motivate choral singers to reach their potential?
Ultimate Success
As a teacher, leader, and musical coach, I attempt to make every interaction and every choice with this mantra.
Discovering vs. Deciding Now
There’s time for both of these directorial approaches.
Strength or Weakness
Pivoting in rehearsal from specifics to wider reflection – strength or weakness?
Ceding Authority
Ceding authority in rehearsal takes a little bit of fearlessness. And a lot of trust.
Flexibility
Success depends on many factors.
Stamina
As you near a concert, don’t forget to step away from the essential detail polishing and give your ensembles the opportunity to focus on their stamina.