HeyJaredThe Choral Director's Toolbox
This podcast is an educational outreach of the William Baker Choral Foundation in Roeland Park, KS. Visit us at: ChoralFoundation.org, FestivalSingers.org, or HealthySinging.org
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Building a Great Dress Rehearsal: Ep. 26-26 (opens the original)
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This week on The Choral Director’s Toolbox, Dr. William Baker challenges the old saying that “a rough dress rehearsal leads to a great concert.” In "Building a Great Dress Rehearsal," he offers practical strategies for creating a rehearsal that is efficient, professional, inspiring, and designed to set the stage for an exceptional performance. From preparing the performance space and welcoming guest artists to managing rehearsal time and communicating with singers, Dr. Baker outlines the details
The Making of a Non-Singer-Ep. 25-26 (opens the original)
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Can one careless comment silence a singer for nearly half a century? This week, Dr. Jamea Sale shares the remarkable story of a woman who believed she "couldn't sing" for 47 years after a childhood voice teacher discouraged her in a single lesson. Drawing on the research of Graham Welch, Dr. Sale explores how singing is a developmental skill rather than an inborn gift, why so many adults mistakenly identify themselves as "non-singers," and how choral directors and music educators can foster conf
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