How Much Repertoire?
Do you mega-load or micro-load repertoire for your ensembles?
Programming
Level of Difficulty
“Level of Difficulty” is a poor analog for quality of repertoire.
Big Swings
Take big swings this year. But acknowledge that that come with challenges.
Plug & Play Programming
Is your programming plug & play?
Clear About The Question
If you’re going to discuss a programming decision with your group, be clear about the question.
The Repertoire You Want To Do
How often do you have to sell your students on repertoire?
Standards: One More Reason
I was reminded tonight of the best reason to program some songs year after year.
How It Makes Me Feel
Program music like you choose your menu for Thanksgiving.
The Case For Repeating Songs
There are many reasons for repeating repertoire from year to year. I’m listening to my son learn the high school “fight song” clarinet part – and so I’m thinking about music we play or sing again and again. Is there value in repeating songs from year to year? I know […]
The Programming Meal
As you’re programming your music this year, reject the programming/meal metaphor. You know the one: we should spend the bulk of our choral year on nourishing, nutrient-rich music that enhances the education of our students – so that they can have dessert (aka “fun” music, which by definition is not […]