#TeachersAreEssential: Music Educators are #CriticallyVital
August 19, 2020
The need for the arts in every life we serve is vital, and you are the dedicated “composer” of each classroom or rehearsal session
What Community Chorus Leaders Should Be Doing Right Now
May 27, 2020
A few key takeaways on what community choral leaders should be doing to prepare for the year ahead.
Should You Write That Letter of Recommendation?
March 18, 2020
A list of criteria you may want to consider in determining if a student deserves a letter of recommendation, and if so, how complimentary it should be.
Impart Your Love of Music to Your Students
August 28, 2019
As educators, it is incumbent upon us to communicate the emotional (if not therapeutic) value of music to those we teach.
2019 Resolutions for the New School Year
With the school year now beginning, it’s a good time to make some resolutions—school year resolutions.
10 Rules for Overcoming Stage Fright
March 15, 2019
Many years ago, when I was a junior in high school, our concert band director who was my private clarinet teacher, told me at a lesson that I had pretty much nailed Carl Maria von Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet. He said that he had the concert band score to the piece and would like me […]
College Music Internships
February 26, 2019
An internship can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a college education.
Making the Dash Count
December 19, 2018
“Your life is just two dates separated by a dash…Make that dash count.”
So How Do I Learn More?
May 1, 2017
By John DeFerraro Over the course of this issue of Choral Director, we have laid the foundation for how you can approach the contemporary a cappella world, from specific rehearsal tips, to arranging advice, and exemplary recordings that are inspirational! However, the next step you should take is to connect yourself to the a cappella […]
The ESSA and What It Means for Music and Arts Education
March 20, 2017
A look at Every Student Succeeds Act and what it means for the arts in our schools.
