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Why Joining a Choir is an Awesome Activity for Kids and Young Adults
SBO Staff | April 26, 2021Singing in a choir, whether virtually or in-person, is fantastic for young minds and psyches in so many ways. Read More... -
Five Ways to Revitalize Your Pandemic-Weary Choir
SBO Staff | March 19, 2021Let’s be real. The world is (finally) starting to come back. Vaccinations are becoming more widely available and by the summer, we may have given shots to the arms of most age-appropriate Americans. And we are so grateful…not a moment too soon, right? This Pandemic has been rough on creative/musical folks in that it feels […] Read More... -
SOVT Vocal Warmups for Choristers
SBO Staff | February 12, 2021The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread Read More... -
Successful Group Singing During a Pandemic
SBO Staff | November 30, 2020Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way. Read More... -
Honing Singing Skills During a Pandemic
SBO Staff | October 21, 2020Let’s face it: these days, it’s extremely hard for singers and choir directors alike. Read More... -
Getting Singers Back In Shape – Remotely
SBO Staff | August 19, 2020A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Read More... -
Choral Crowd Pleaser: “For Once In My Life”
SBO Staff | May 27, 2020Soon after it was released in 1968, Stevie Wonder’s recording of “For Once In My Life” shot up the charts, reaching the number three position by the end of the year. Read More... -
A Tribute to Ron Miller and “For Once in My Life”
SBO Staff | May 27, 20202020 marks the 55th anniversary of my father’s classic, “For Once in My Life,” one of the most successful and recognizable songs in history, having been recorded by over 500 major label artists and heard in hundreds of films and television shows. A truly great song can be interpreted in any genre for any generation. […] Read More... -
How Can I Be in a Choir if I Can’t Sight Sing?
SBO Staff | March 18, 2020You Can...and You Can Read More... -
(Other) Career Options for Choral Directors
SBO Staff | October 21, 2019If you feel that there’s nothing quite as rewarding as shaping the sounds that humans (of different ages) make while raising their voices in joy, you’re going to make a great choral director. But, can you make a living at it outside of teaching? Answer: Yes, but like lots of creative careers, you’ll have to […] Read More... -
5 Out-Of-The-Box Vocal Warm-Up Exercises for Choristers (That Really Work)
SBO Staff | August 28, 2019These five exercises can be used prior to singing any actual tones or words. Read More... -
7 Ways A Healthy Speaking Voice Can Help Your Singing Voice
SBO Staff | May 9, 2019How you speak can have a direct effect on your singing voice. Here are some tips to keeping everything in perfect “Working With Your Voice” order! Read More...
