Gloria Rhythm: Explained!
We have gotten a ton of questions about Gloria (Skold) and in particular, the rhythm on page 10. Here are some quick videos which should help you to line up… Read more Gloria Rhythm: Explained! →
Merry Christmas, go practice!
I remember taking my sight reading book with me to my grandmother’s house and listening to the practice tracks on my iPod. I wanted to make the All-State choir so… Read more Merry Christmas, go practice! →
Thoughts on the Practice Tracks
This is a post that I’ve been wanting to do for a while, because I hold the unpopular opinion that, contrary to the feelings of students who rely on them… Read more Thoughts on the Practice Tracks →
Should I memorize my All-State Music?
I get this question from several of my students every year, and even have a few brave souls that walk into their lessons, and, having forgotten their music, proceed to… Read more Should I memorize my All-State Music? →
Tips for a Dynamic La Danza
Once you have mastered the language in Rossini’s La Danza, which is a huge accomplishment in itself, there are many ways you can make yourself stand out and sing like a… Read more Tips for a Dynamic La Danza →
Gloria I. Gloria
We have already written a brief overview of how to prepare your score to practice this extremely challenging piece. Following this guide is going to be vitally important to do before… Read more Gloria I. Gloria →
Square one: An Introduction to Sight Singing
By accident, I joined my high school choir program, after listing choir as my 3rd option on my preference sheet for electives. On the first day of choir I remember… Read more Square one: An Introduction to Sight Singing →
Fight that Good Fight!
Who doesn’t love this song? It was such a great choice because it allows guys to be raucous and loud but also has some interesting challenges. So, to avoid a… Read more Fight that Good Fight! →