Ich Lasse Dich Nicht – Part II
For everyone but the sopranos, the back half of this piece is extremely difficult (and might I say…. a great audition cut?) So here’s some info all about this beautiful… Read more Ich Lasse Dich Nicht – Part II →
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Pick a (voice) Part – 2018
Our students often ask us what voice part is best for them and usually our answer is “It depends on the music this year!” Last year we did an overview… Read more Pick a (voice) Part – 2018 →
Schubert’s Psalm 23 – Part II
In this post, we will talk a little bit about the form of the piece. Usually, we tackle this later on, but this time around we thought it would be… Read more Schubert’s Psalm 23 – Part II →
Introducing: All State Choir Audition Music 2018-2019!
Here we go! Here we will do a quick overview before digging into each piece individually in the next few weeks. I’ll start by saying though that we finally for the… Read more Introducing: All State Choir Audition Music 2018-2019! →
How does All State help prepare me for Solo & Ensemble?
In Texas we have a system that always provides a project for the young solo singer to be working toward. Broadly, there are two seasons: “All State Season” which goes… Read more How does All State help prepare me for Solo & Ensemble? →
Are All All State Camps Created Equal?
If you’ve been reading our posts for long at all, you’ve probably caught on to, in our opinion, the two key elements to getting ahead in All State: 1) taking… Read more Are All All State Camps Created Equal? →
How To Avoid the Post-UIL Sight Reading Slump
At this time of year, if you are really quiet, you may hear the feeble and exhausted cheers of choir directors who have completed their annual crucible: UIL Concert and… Read more How To Avoid the Post-UIL Sight Reading Slump →
What current 8th graders should know about High School All State
We always try to make an extra effort to reach out to 8th graders in the spring before their Freshman year to start preparing them, mentally at least, for the… Read more What current 8th graders should know about High School All State →