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Our Top 10 Basic Library Titles for Concert Band, Choir, and Orchestra

Julia Anderson - September 2, 2022

No matter what type of ensemble you lead, choosing repertoire can be a major challenge. You don’t want to bore your students with music...

How to Establish Classroom Routines and Why

Julia Anderson - July 13, 2022

Picture a successful band, orchestra, or choir rehearsal. Students have their instruments and music at the ready and are focused on the conductor. They...

16 New & Powerful Choral Songs to Help Students During Hard Times

Mary Rogelstad - June 4, 2020

Choral Music has always had the ability to inspire and heal wounds, and now many songs are taking on a new meaning as teachers...

20+ Surefire Ways to Warm Up Your Choir

Jennifer Moorhatch - January 7, 2020

What types of vocal warm-ups do you use for your choir rehearsals? The answer to this question can take on myriad forms depending on...

Vocal Belting 101: How to Help Your Students Use Their Full Voice

jwpepper - June 5, 2019

When I was an undergrad, I was told that belting would ruin my voice. I shunned the music I loved and focused solely on...

Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs & Learning Disabilities

Mary Rogelstad - January 15, 2019

Dr. Alice Hammel remembers when Vinnie started school. He had frequent outbursts and struggled throughout most of his elementary school years; eventually, he was...