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We're All Exhausted!

We're All Exhausted!
Let’s face it, now we’re all exhausted. Exhausted from long rehearsals, endless details, multiple challenges, loose ends, threatening weather, ill-fitting costumes, belligerent singers, nagging parents and so, so, so much more!

How The Grinch Stole Music

How The Grinch Stole Music
Keys to a Positive Attitude During Holiday Performance Prep Week

Advice For Running The Choral Marathon

Advice For Running The Choral Marathon

Employing Priorities for a Lifelong Pursuit of Choral Excellence

How To Get ‘RRRRREFRESHED’ This Summer

How To Get ‘RRRRREFRESHED’ This Summer

When school is in session, the pressure is on, and the schedule is non-stop! Sometimes it’s hard to tell where one day ends and the next one begins. Your days are super demanding and there is an endless line of people requiring your constant attention. The mad dash toward the spring concert is a giant whirlwind of endless details.


Then...in a moment…it’s all over. Whew! Finally!! School is out. Now…what to do this summer? There are many ways to fill your time this summer, but consider these five R’s as a formula for maximizing your time.

How To Improve Choral Sound Immediately

How To Improve Choral Sound Immediately
Our rehearsal time is limited, so there isn’t time for a complete overhaul of our ensemble’s sound.  However, there are a few quick tune-ups we can make to improve our choir’s sound right away.