This blog comes courtesy of the Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, Greg Gilpin Assess! Inspire! Ignite! As the new school year begins, many teachers are faced with new challenges created by the pandemic as well as ever-changing educational requirements for young people. Here are a few examples: - You older and experienced... Continue Reading →
8 Tips On Recruiting For Your Music Program
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many music institutions were closed. The health commission prohibited many choirs and musicians from performing. Due to health concerns, many parents opted not to enroll their kids in music classes but instead made them attend regular academic classes. One of the noticeable challenges that music teachers faced was recruiting and... Continue Reading →
Your Intro to Pop A Cappella
Hint: It might just be more approachable than you think! Looking for new ways to get students to join choir and keep them coming back for more? From Pentatonix to Pitch Perfect, they’ve already fallen in love with pop a cappella. Here’s Rob Dietz to help you teach them to sing it. Rob, a cappella... Continue Reading →
Rebuild & Renew!
By Patti Drennan The musical world more or less came to a screeching halt in March 2020. Unsure of the effects a deadly Coronavirus could bring, most churches and businesses shuttered their doors until medical officials could analyze the seriousness and duration of this pandemic. For many months, choirs quit singing in worship and large... Continue Reading →
3 Selections To Get Your Choir Back Into The School Year
By Danielle Larrick As we transition into the Back to School season, many of us are shifting our focus and starting to consider repertoire for the upcoming year. While the final choices will come down to you, this is a great way to engage your musicians and get their opinion on the repertoire you're considering for... Continue Reading →
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