Why Have Honor Choir?
Honor choirs are hard at every level.
Vocal Jazz
Posts about vocal jazz.
Not on My Bingo Card
Some first reflections on conducting the Wisconsin All-State Jazz Choir.
Wisconsin All-State – Saying Yes!
Tomorrow I’m off on an adventure.
50 Years Ends Tonight
Let us all salute the vocal harmony juggernaut that is The Manhattan Transfer.
Ensemble Continuity
I have often said that the best thing about Fall Semester is Winter Semester – especially for small groups and jazz groups.
Where Do The Consonants Go?
Where on the beat do initial consonants belong?
Audition For All-State Jazz Choir
Who should audition for an All-State Jazz Choir?
Vocal Group Styles
Learn a little more about the history and approaches of various vocal groups in these handy little videos.
Intros And Endings
How do you learn the right way to start and end tunes in the jazz tradition?
How The Audience Figures In
For a performer, what’s the difference between a vocal jazz performance and a traditional choral one?