Rehearsal Technique – Page 11 – Jed Scott Music

Mature/Sophisticated

November 19, 2023November 18, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Rehearsal Technique

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

Mature Sound

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Education, Rehearsal Technique

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

Not Knowing

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 jedscottConducting, Education, Rehearsal Technique

The hardest part of planning a rehearsal is all the things you don’t know.

Three Steps of Music Interpretation

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 jedscottEducation, Music Literacy, Rehearsal Technique

There are three steps to teaching high-level music interpretation.

Desperate

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique

My favorite rehearsals are the desperate ones.

20% Less Introverted

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 jedscottPerforming, Rehearsal Technique

Practicing performing is an important part of practicing the music.

Time Horizon

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Human Nature, Rehearsal Technique

My time horizon today is much longer than it was in the past.

Mix Notes

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 jedscottConducting, Recording, Rehearsal Technique

There comes a time in every mix when fresh ears are required.

Notes Are Contextual

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Music Literacy, Rehearsal Technique

“Can you play my note in measure 37?” No, but…

Stamina

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

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.