Jed Scott Music

Vocal Group Styles

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 jedscottArranging, Composition, Vocal Jazz

Learn a little more about the history and approaches of various vocal groups in these handy little videos.

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.

Finding Your Own Sound

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 jedscottCreativity, Human Nature

Is it possible to start out sounding like you?

Instructions Before A First Concert

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Performing

What do you want your ensemble to remember as you approach their first concert of the year?

Intros And Endings

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 jedscottRecommended Reading/Listening, Vocal Jazz

How do you learn the right way to start and end tunes in the jazz tradition?

Success Without Winning

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 jedscottAdvocacy, Human Nature, Leadership

Can there be success without winning?

Transparent Tone

October 2, 2023December 28, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Rehearsal Technique

My ideal choral tone is transparent.

Agree on the Problem

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 jedscottConducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

In rehearsal, don’t start by offering a solution to a problem.

Temporal Freedom To Create

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 jedscottArranging, Composition, Creativity

The limiting forces on creative work change over time.