In today’s episode (Part 1) you will find out what Texas music educator and superstar, Denise Eaton, looks at when choosing repertoire for her choirs so they can be successful at learning through her innovative sequential layering method of teaching (coming up on part 2 - Friday). This episode is sponsored by Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) Listen: Click to download episode! Highlight to Tweet: “You need to make a noise before you can refine the noise” -Denise Eaton #choirninja Show Notes:

Get ‘em in the room and get ‘em singing immediately “You need to make a noise before you can refine the noise” No harm singing and sight-singing in unison It elevates the weaker singing Can be VERY artistic When choosing music, be conscious of… Tonality Rhythmic development Harmonic rhythm Vocal development Range Tessitura Depth of sound Language Use sequential layering (next episode) to teach the music. Sequence matters because of muscle memory 3 Key Takeaways: Score study is imperative for sequential growth for choir. Elevate their strengths and not their weaknesses. You are limited to your own creativity. Don’t let your limitations limit your students. Resources/links Mentioned: Book: Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers 1st Edition Denise’s books: Sight Singing Made Accessible Readable Teachable, Sight Singing Made Accessible Readable Teachable (MINOR) Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!)