Rehearsal Technique – Page 18

2 Definitions of “Practice”

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 jedscottEducation, Rehearsal Technique

There are two primary definitions of the verb “practice,” and the one you’re thinking of is its second definition. The second definition is “to perform or work at repeatedly so as to become proficient.” That’s what music educators are usually talking about. But the first definition is “to carry out, […]

Traction

October 5, 2019October 5, 2019 jedscottChoral Music, Education, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

It’s easy to get traction starting around a week before a concert, give or take. Suddenly, the looming public performance helps your students get into gear and make big leaps forward. The challenge is to get traction further ahead of the concert. If you can gain traction when the concert […]