April 30, 2026
Eric Whitacre: In the Beginning
In this exclusive preview of Music & Arts’ full-length interview, the pathbreaking composer and conductor recounts his unlikely origin story and thinks about where formal music education falls short.
Tag: choir
October 16, 2020
Vocal Range 101: Facts, Tips and Tricks
For choral directors and vocalists alike, knowing the ins and outs of vocal range is a huge deal. From getting the most out of a choir’s performance to keeping a singer’s voice vibrant and healthy, vocal range knowledge is mandatory for music educators, choral directors, composers, and singers. If you’re interested in the world of […]
January 1, 2020
How to Make Your First Day With a New Choral Class Run Smoothly
Whether you teach elementary school or college students, working with a choir for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Between laying out expectations, introducing music, and getting acquainted with singers, choral directors often justifiably feel overwhelmed the first day working with a new choir. New educators have it particularly rough because they haven’t […]
November 1, 2019
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Choral Music Through MIDI
Saying that technology has completely transformed music in recent years is an understatement. Everything from how composers work to how the world consumes music from their favorite artists is unrecognizable from what the musical climate looked like at the turn of the century. Music education is no exception. Bringing MIDI into choral music education spaces […]
November 14, 2016
Tips for Building a Successful Choir: Part 2
Whether you’re taking over a choir from a previous director or building one from the ground up, growing and maintaining a successful choir can be a difficult task. Some directors have a hard time convincing people to join the choir, while others have trouble convincing members to stay beyond the first or second rehearsal. In […]