The First Days of Choir Part 1: Introduction and Day 1
“You will be able to be successful, because what we do here works.” Day 1 is when the indoctrination begins. You heard it here. We ARE indoctrinating students… into believing that they can sing and be GOOD at it. This begins on the first day of school. Harry and Rosemary Wong literally “wrote the book” … Continue reading "The First Days of Choir Part 1: Introduction and Day 1"
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Episode 254: Finding Passion in EVERY Note with Elena Sharkova
Elena Sharkova is a an artistic leader and pioneer in American Choral Music. But, her roots are Russian. This shared identity has its complexities now of course. You won’t want to miss her thoughts on this. This week I had the pleasure of speaking with a true leader in the choral art, Elena Sharkova. who … Continue reading "Episode 254: Finding Passion in EVERY Note with Elena Sharkova"
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Episode 253: Car Thoughts with Chris Maunu
A Choralosophy first. A podcast, with a guest, recorded in my car. Chris Maunu and I riding to the airport, discussing how our roles change, or don’t… when leading classroom ensembles verses community based ensembles of young people. To what degree does our role as an “educator” shift? In this engaging conversation, Chrises Munce and … Continue reading "Episode 253: Car Thoughts with Chris Maunu"
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Episode 252: Literacy is Agency with Kareem Weaver
The American Education System(s) are facing a crisis that too few within these systems are wanting to name or face. It is a Literacy crisis. As educators of any subject, this is a call to action. In this enlightening conversation, Kareem J Weaver discusses the critical importance of literacy in education, emphasizing its role in … Continue reading "Episode 252: Literacy is Agency with Kareem Weaver"
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Episode 251: Audience Mailbag
A special episode where I read audience questions, comments, raised points for the benefit of all listeners. I have also updated the form on the main page to collect ideas for future shows and your questions or comments. This episode turns the focus out toward you. The listener. I have been collecting feedback since the … Continue reading "Episode 251: Audience Mailbag"
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