Organ Improviser in the Spotlight: Wayne Warren
Here’s what you can learn from this Florida-based artist.
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Implementing a Private Lesson Program for Your Choir
How to sell the idea to your singers, and what to teach them. (Part 2 of 2)
Give Them Permission to Be Awesome
The case for offering private lessons to your singers. (Part 1 of 2.)
Finding Realistic Inspiration for Organ Improvisation
Here’s where to find improvisation recordings you can actually emulate.
The Choir Journal: A Choir Director’s Best Friend
Keep a repository of your choir-related thoughts and feelings. You’ll thank yourself someday.
Conducting Tip: Use the Whole Body
Are you aware of your legs? And do you know why that matters for a choir conductor?
Hidden Gem: Ave Regina Caelorum (Steven Talley)
This sweet, simple SATB motet provides a contrast to heavier, darker Lenten repertoire. But it’s going out of season soon.
Lenten Reflection: Can We Enjoy What Lies Ahead?
Let St. Augustine’s wisdom guide you through the most important season for Church musicians.
Hidden Gem: Adoro Te Devote (Carlotta Ferrari)
Find out why this motet is simple enough for beginning choirs yet demanding enough to challenge seasoned singers.
Five Tips for Saving Your Body During Christmas Liturgies
These easy techniques will help you eliminate tension so you can be at your best.
Hidden Gem: Dormi Jesu (Luc Jakobs)
This striking Christmas motet puts Latin text atop jazzy harmonies to lull Our Infant Lord to sleep.
The Decaffeinated Choir Director: Yes, It’s Possible
Reflections on one year with no caffeine. Find out what to expect if you try it.
Need Easy Organ Pieces? Try This Little-Known Composer
Add these fuguettes and trios to your repertoire with minimal practice time.
On Mistakes (Part II of II)
How we all respond to mistakes can have a huge effect on the cohesiveness and sound of our choirs.
On Mistakes (Part I of II)
We choir directors can’t eliminate mistakes entirely. But here’s what we can do to minimize them.