Jed Scott Music – Page 32 – arrange • compose • conduct

Why Have Honor Choir?

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 jedscottChoral Music, Conferences, Vocal Jazz

Honor choirs are hard at every level.

Intermittent Creativity

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 jedscottCreativity

Creativity doesn’t need huge blocks of time.

Managing Diverse Needs

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 jedscottConducting, Leadership

In ensembles, every member has different needs. How do you balance meeting those needs?

Never Gets Old

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 jedscottArranging, Commissioning, Composition

At what point in the career of a composer does it get old to hear your music performed?

PDQ

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 jedscottChoral Music, Composition

An appreciation of Peter Schickele.

How Do You Figure Out What You Want To Do

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 jedscottEducation, Growth, Human Nature

“What do you want to do when you grow up?”

Mountains

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique

What mountain range do we need for the music here?

Empathy For Leaders

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership

Take a minute to hold some empathy before you lob criticism at a leader.

Not on My Bingo Card

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 jedscottConducting, Updates, Vocal Jazz

Some first reflections on conducting the Wisconsin All-State Jazz Choir.

Sound Like a Fool

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 jedscottChoral Music, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

You have to be willing to sound like a fool.