September 28, 2010
One-Minute Theory One-Minute Sight Singing from Kjos One-Minute Theory for the Choral Classroom by Ronald Slabbinck and Holly Shaw-Slabbinck teaches the essentials of music theory without cutting into valuable rehearsal time. The curriculum, structured as a collection of one-minute lessons, is designed to target issues of music literacy specific to the choral classroom. The series […]
August 17, 2010
EASY TREBLE Carol of the Russian Children (arr. Donald Moore) pub. BriLee Here is a cross-cultural selection for beginning choirs. The text is in English, and is secular, though it hints at the traditional Christmas story, and so could be used in worship or parochial settings. Texturally, it is homophonic. The last chord splits to […]
February 28, 2007
Fundraising is sometimes seen as an awful chore which only takes away from teaching and rehearsal time. However, many schools and programs don’t have a choice – if that year-end trip is going to happen or if the piano is going to be fixed or the uniforms updated, the money has to come from somewhere. […]