A Fresh Start: Setting the Tone for a New Choir Season
The danger is that we can be so focused on where we want the choir to be in three months' time that we forget to notice where the people standing in front of us are on that particular evening.
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Summer Is Part of the Season Too - we're taking a little break!
Summer is not simply the gap between one year and the next. It is part of the rhythm of choir life itself.
Stop Fixing the Wrong Thing
Conductors often assume that late entries are caused by uncertainty over note values, when the real culprit is confidence.
The Difference Between Teaching and Conducting
At its heart, conducting is a form of communication. Through gesture, posture, facial expression and movement, the conductor conveys information about tempo, dynamics, phrasing, articulation and musical character.
How to Run More Efficient Choir Rehearsals
Conductors want more music learned in less time. Choir members want rehearsals that feel productive, engaging and enjoyable. Committees want to see musical progress that leads to stronger performances and more successful concerts.
Why Your Choir Forgets Everything Over the Summer
Musical learning presents additional challenges because it relies on multiple forms of memory simultaneously. Singers are not simply remembering notes.
Choir Warm-Up Exercises for SATB Choirs
The best warm-ups do far more than prepare voices for singing. They establish posture, breathing, listening, tuning, vowel formation, ensemble awareness and rehearsal focus.