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    An Unconventional Approach to the Choral Music Classroom

    Odell Zeigler IV | September 1, 2024From ChorTeach with permission from ACDA When I was trying to build a successful choral program, I remember pulling out detailed notes from my choral methods class, revisiting recorded lectures from professors, and even speaking with other choral directors, but I was still constantly running into the same challenges. My insistence on teaching precisely how […] Read More...

  • K-12 Resources: 12 Podcasts for Choral Music Educators

    ACDA | August 8, 2024Reprinted from ChorTeach with permission from ACDA Podcasts can be a great way to fit in professional development while you are on the go. 1) Afternoon Ti. A music educator and lifestyle podcast. Host Jessica Grant is a middle school music educator certified in Orff-Schelwerk, Kodaly, and has some training in Dalcroze. Most of the […] Read More...

  • Ask a Conductor: Best Practices for Communicating with Parents

    ACDA | August 8, 2024From ChorTeach, courtesy of ACDA From Libby Montiel Gopal, K-12 visual and performing arts supervisor at the East Windsor Regional School District in Hightstown, NJ. Contact her at libbymontielgopal@gmail.com. Communicating with parents and caregivers is important. It is paramount to maintain healthy, clear lines of communication, especially when handling a conflict or establishing expectations. Here […] Read More...

  • Composing for Middle and High School Choirs A Conversation with Laura Farnell and Reginal Wright – Part 2

    Mark Rohwer | May 5, 2024Describe the publishing process for you. Is there anything about it you think conductors or teachers might not be aware of?  Farnell: Once a piece is completed in Finale, I will submit it to the publisher for consideration. Something that was surprising to me, is the length of time from the initial conception of a […] Read More...

  • Composing for Middle and High School Choirs – A conversation with Laura Farnell and Reginald Writer – Part 1

    ACDA | April 8, 2024Mark Rohwer is the director of fine arts for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX). He was previously the director of choral activities at Flower Mound High School for over twenty years. He is a member of the ChorTeach editorial board.  Laura Farnell is an active choral composer, clinician, accompanist, and adjudicator who […] Read More...

  • K-12 Resources: Repertoire Selections for School Choirs

    Cheryl Dupont | March 30, 2024Submitted by Angee and Rick McKee – Mrs. Jenny Wren by Arthur Baynon. Unison voices and piano, for elementary choirs. This piece is great for teaching contrasting dynamics and expression in younger choirs.  – We Will Sing for Joy by D. Scarlatti arr. Helenclair Lowe. Unison voices and piano, for elementary or middle school treble […] Read More...

  • Who Should Attend Festivals? You!

    David Hensley | February 19, 2024The time is right for every ensemble to participate in a festival! Whenever our backs are facing an audience, our credibility is on the line as directors. Unlike a soprano or alto section whose many voices work together, we are the only one performing our role. Self-evaluation is a necessary part of conducting. Attending a […] Read More...

  • When We Teachers Walk Through the Door: New Teachers, Take Note

    Nicole Lamartine | January 8, 2024As I was teaching a conducting lesson, we deconstructed the rehearsal segment the student had led in front of one of my choirs. Tamara said, “I just didn’t feel good, and I had too much going on in my head from all of my classes, and we had a performance that afternoon…and…and…and…” She stopped, looked […] Read More...

  • Ask a Conductor

    ACDA | November 1, 2023SBO+: These ideas are equally applicable to all ensembles and general music classrooms. Question: My morale coming back from winter break is low, and I’m struggling to get myself and my students excited about a new semester. What are your favorite games or activities, especially geared toward getting students out of their shells and engaged […] Read More...

  • The Complexity of Singing

    Gabriela Hristova | October 15, 2023Teaching and making music with a choir is a complex process. I would compare it with the playing of an instrument, except that the instrument in our case is a group of people with various personalities and emotional sensitivities, different life experiences, and individual understanding of music as an art. We then add factors such […] Read More...

  • Advocating for Students with Special Needs

    Brent Merritt | August 20, 2023I am interested in what we can do as a profession to address the musical needs and quality of lives of our children and adults with special needs. I understand this issue may not be everyone’s strength or focus, but I want to share with you a few words about my experience. After attending an interest […] Read More...

  • Stronger When We Work Together

    Michael Jeffrey | July 16, 2023“Today we’re going to start a group project…”  Those are words dreaded by every type-A student. As a high school and college student, there were few words I hated more when they came out of teachers’ and professors’ mouths. Now, as an adult, my experience with collaboration is very different. It has led to some […] Read More...
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