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! →
“Parents just don’t understand!”
I’m sure raising a disgruntled teenager is not an easy task… Having worked with teenagers for several years now, we actually at times count ourselves lucky that we are parents… Read more “Parents just don’t understand!” →
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 →
O Sacrum Convivium
Viadana’s O Sacrum Convivium, written in the 16th century, is the oldest region piece this year. Early music (baroque) style is encouraged. Characteristics of this style that judges might be expecting are… Read more O Sacrum Convivium →
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! →
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 →
Make the most of your Convention and All State Choir experience
So you’ve made All State. What’s next? Sometimes after the dust settles we realize that after focusing so hard on the competition there is actually a really cool experience in… Read more Make the most of your Convention and All State Choir experience →
2017-2018 All State By the Numbers
Every year Austin and I sit down and assess whether or not the way we do things is working and try to find new ways to be better teachers for… Read more 2017-2018 All State By the Numbers →