Choir Ninja, with Ryan Guth
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsFormerly the Find Your Forte podcast - Step up to the podium with purpose and make the most of your public or private school's choral program with solutions you never saw coming! Join Choir Ninja, Ryan Guth as he brings you weekly interviews with veteran in-the-trenches choral directors on how to manage your choir, teach concepts like sight-singing and group vocal technique, market your program, and help inspire a love of choral music in your students each day.
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Authenticity and Experience, with Sean Baugh
August 15, 2017 06:33 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBAuthenticity and Experience, with Sean Baugh (Part 2, Following “Equality and Dignity for All People”) Turtle Creek Chorale does not do “stand and sing” concerts. Balancing music with a message is a difficult journey with great rewards, for both the musicians and the audience. Sean discusses the importance of balance in your programming, and gives you guidelines for programming a concert with an activist purpose. Musicians are, at the core, humanitarians. Listen: Highlight to Tweet:...
Equality and Dignity for All People, with Sean Baugh
August 11, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSean Baugh skillfully leads the Turtle Creek Chorale in performances of both artistry and activism. Sean talks about how his ensemble of largely untrained singers is able to give powerful performances, leaning heavily on the passion of the musicians. We are all passionate about something, making us all activists, and music is our agent of change. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “You can do a lot on a little bit of money if you love what you’re doing.” - Sean Baugh Show Notes: Sean Bau...
Let Them Dab, with Samantha Patterson
August 08, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBChoral elitists beware: we’re calling out the Emperor for having no clothes. Indiana choir director Samantha Patterson finds value in incorporating pop music, sporting events, and yes...even the dab...in her program, which has reaped the benefits of her innovative recruiting strategies. Want to know how to recruit boys, or anyone, into your program? This episode is the how-to guide you’ve been waiting for. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “No wonder no one wants to be in your class; you ...
The Singing Conductor, with Dr. Eugene Rogers
August 04, 2017 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDr. Eugene Rogers “preaches the word of the singing conductor.” There is singing, and then there is singing that utilizes technical mastery to communicate the meaning and emotion of a piece. Dr. Rogers calls these leaders who are so deeply connected to sound and its purpose Singing Conductors, and reveals the four characteristics they share in common. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “The choirs are singing from the inside out. ” - Dr. Eugene Rogers Show Notes: The “singing Conductor” ...
Trust Your Gut, with Dr. Eugene Rogers
August 01, 2017 10:19 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBDr. Eugene Rogers gives you permission to listen to your gut. Whether it’s a move, a job, or even a bold programming choice, you can take risks. Some of them will pay off. Some of them will leave you stranded in New York City with no job and no car. But you will grow from all of them. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Choral music was deeply inside of me. I had a real passion for it, no matter what.” - Dr. Eugene Rogers Show Notes: Dr. Rogers decided to dedicate his life to music durin...
Keynote Address to ICDA 2017: You’re Better Than You Think You Are; with Ryan Guth
July 31, 2017 10:16 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDrawing on lessons learned while losing at pool, Ryan shares what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset as a choir director. You will hear strategies about how to win at pool, how to lose at pool, and how to embarrassingly injure a friend during pool (with a step by step guide in the show notes). You will also hear why it is so important that we mindfully choose which kind of game we are going to play, which entrepreneurial super-skills you already posses, and how to avoid th...
Vocal Athletes, Start Your Engines: with Dr. John Yarrington
July 26, 2017 15:59 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBI won’t lie. It’s worth listening to this entire podcast just because five and a half minutes into it Dr. Yarrington does an impression of an orchestra warming up, and it gave me life. Besides that, there is valuable information here about vocal warm ups, accountability, choosing appropriate literature, student conductors, and why adults are more frustrating than children. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “I want my kids to sing well, and be happy they sang well. Other than that, what is...
Leave My Christmas Carols Alone, with Dr. John Yarrington
July 20, 2017 05:28 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDid you ever want to sit down with one of the great choral directors over coffee and just chat? It might go something like this. Ryan and Dr. John Yarrington cover a lot of ground in this interview, including avoiding yard work in retirement, politically correct Christmas carols, the importance of doing great works and basic literature, reasons why Texas is a choral powerhouse, Alice Parker, not speaking to Robert Shaw, how Ryan self-identifies as Texan, Bach motets, and choral over...
Sing the Stories of the Living (part 2), with Saunder Choi
July 15, 2017 09:30 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBRyan continues his conversation with Los Angeles based Filipino composer Saunder Choi. In this episode they delve more deeply into the question of what constitutes an authentic cultural exchange. Saunder makes the case for more fully exploring a culture by going beyond the well-known folk or patriotic songs, and looking to their contemporary poetry and stories. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Explore music from other countries that are not folk songs.” -Saunder Choi Show Notes: Cultu...
Sing the Stories of the Living, with Saunder Choi
July 11, 2017 06:31 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBLos Angeles based Filipino composer Saunder Choi was raised in a Chinese family, and his diverse cultural background is informing his voice as an emerging choral composer. Saunder’s motive in composition is to use music to facilitate cultural exchange, telling stories that people might not otherwise hear. Ryan and Saunder discuss Philippine choral culture, family business dynamics, dead white guys, and what it was like to be an immigrant during the 2016 election in this first episod...
Be a Part of the Dialogue (part 2), with Justin Caithaml
July 07, 2017 09:34 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBYour music program probably didn’t come with an instruction manual, which is a shame. Fret not, because Justin Caithaml has a list of tools to supercharge your program. These aren’t just teaching tips. This is an explanation of national programs that can impact your choir, and some ways to get school-wide recognition and appreciation for your choir. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “It’s the music that makes me come to school each day.” - Justin Caithaml’s student Show Notes: Consider ...
Be a Part of the Dialogue, with Justin Caithaml
July 05, 2017 17:10 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe best thing we can do for our music education programs is to be actively involved in the discussions that shape our standards. Don’t just respond to decisions that other people make without the benefit of an arts advocate guiding them. In this episode Justin deconstructs the Every Student Succeeds Act, No Child Left Behind, Common Core, and the mysteries of speaking your administration’s language. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “It’s easy to feel unappreciated….It’s easy to turn neg...
How to Flirt, with mostly Stevie Berryman
July 01, 2017 02:54 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBExactly what it says on the tin. In addition to refining your game, you will also discover how the principles of flirtation can be applied to your performances. It’s about caring as much for the context of your performance as the content. It’s also about WikiHow, movie heroes, Stevie’s wedding, pick up lines, Steve Martin, gig boxes, henchmen, and how Ryan picked up his fiancée Amanda. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “I love the concept of performance as a conversation...most of the tim...
The Care and Feeding of Contemporary A Cappella Ensembles, with Dr. J.D. Frizzell
June 23, 2017 15:33 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis is the complete toolkit. So you just need to do two things. 1.) Listen to this episode. 2.) Start your own contemporary a cappella ensemble (vocal band). J. D. Frizzell outlines every why, how, and what you need to know to bring this insanely popular vocal experience to your school. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Everybody in the area of a cappella education is very open and helpful, so please reach out to us” - J.D. Frizzell Show Notes: Contemporary a cappella = a vocal band. ...
The Three C’s of Managing Parents, with Dr. J.D. Frizzell
June 20, 2017 10:30 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSomething happened on the way to the a cappella ensemble. Composer and conductor J.D. Frizzell has some wisdom to share about building relationships with your singers and their parents, and how to maintain a supportive choir program. So before they settle into discussing the mechanics of starting an a cappella ensemble from scratch (catch that episode on Friday), Ryan and J.D. talk about One Voice, Maroon 5, babies, and explosions. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Ryan, it was like the ...
10 things I learned as a veteran director in a new school, with Ryan Guth
June 13, 2017 14:28 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRyan looks back on lessons learned this past year as a choir teacher in a new school/state/culture. This is a must listen for anyone...novice or veteran...who is entering a new classroom (or any choir podium). You might want to make sure you listen to the whole thing. Allllll the way to the end. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Wait...can we just end it like that...awkward silence...and then just go to your tag? Could we do that?” - Stevie Berryman Show Notes: Keep your ambition in ch...
Choir Ninja Rewind: Sell out your concerts and create raving fans, with Stevie Berryman
June 11, 2017 20:49 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBSince she’s away at choir camp, it’s “Stevie Week” on the Choir Ninja podcast. Today’s episode is a re-airing of one of our top episodes of the Find Your Forte podcast. Stevie Berryman, of Stevie Be Music, explains how she goes beyond programming to create concert experiences that entertain, sell out, and create raving fans. She gives examples of her own concert experiences and breaks down the essential elements. Listen: Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at...
Choir Ninja Rewind: 5 considerations for writing a bio people actually care about, with Stevie Berryman
June 06, 2017 10:30 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSince she’s away at choir camp, it’s “Stevie Week” on the Choir Ninja podcast. Today’s episode is a re-airing of one of our top Technique Tuesdays from the Find Your Forte podcast. It’s about how to write a bio that makes audiences root for you before you even step foot on stage. This one is perfect for conductors, teachers, and performers alike. Enjoy! Listen: Show Notes: Ready to write your own? Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Know who you are. That is not the same as knowing what yo...
When You’re Not Their First Love, with Beth Richey-Sullivan
May 30, 2017 10:30 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBBeth Richey-Sullivan discusses strategies for surviving the most perilous of choir director jobs: taking over a program from a rockstar. When your predecessor is both beloved and skilled, the incoming director needs “the skin of an elephant and the heart of a butterfly.” This episode is full of jaw-dropping examples that Beth culls from this past year of taking over from an adored former director. Her warmth, encouragement, and wisdom is required listening for anyone stepping into a...
Who Do You Serve?, with Stevie Berryman
May 26, 2017 10:30 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBPurpose, mission, vision...it’s all the same idea. Why do you do what you do? Now that the pressures of concert and contest season are behind you, it’s time to spend some time wrestling with the big questions. There are no easy answers, but Ryan and Stevie Berryman walk you through the discussions you need to have with your musicians, your board, or just the director in the mirror. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “It’s important that as musicians we are consumers as well as producers.” ...
Chorus America: We’re in it Together, with Catherine Dehoney
May 23, 2017 13:52 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBAs if free hoodies weren’t enough, Catherine Dehoney introduces you to the wealth of support available through Chorus America. She and Ryan also discuss the changing choral landscape, and exactly what it takes to thrive as a professional community chorus. And yes, for real...free hoodies. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Choral singing creates community like no other activity on the planet.” - Catherine Dehoney Show Notes: Chorus America primarily assists those choruses serving thei...
CN Rewind: Turn Your Setbacks Into Successes, with Gabriel Crouch (Part 2)
May 20, 2017 00:14 - 1 hour - 55 MBChoir Ninja REWIND: Part 2 of Gabriel Crouch’s inspirational first year appearance on the podcast. This part goes deep into why choir experiences are important, whether you end up as a choral professional or an investment banker. It also touches on some startling differences between choral education in America and Great Britain. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “The best thing that we can do, as educators, is give a generation of students an idea of beauty that will sustain them through ...
CN Rewind: Turn Your Setbacks Into Successes, with Gabriel Crouch (Part 1)
May 17, 2017 01:46 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBSometimes a perceived set-back is really the best way forward. There is so much gold in this early two-part episode that it’s worthwhile to spotlight it now. In this segment, Gabriel discusses his upbringing in a musical family, and his early ambivalence towards music, even while entering Cambridge on a music scholarship. He goes on to recount a less-than-stellar first year at DePauw University, where he was learning to conduct on the job. It’s ultimately uplifting, as Gabriel and R...
What To Do When You’re Done, with Ryan Guth
May 12, 2017 10:27 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBContests are over, your concert was a smash, but yikes...there are still two weeks of class left! We sourced several skilled Choir Ninjas for this episode to bring you classroom tested ideas to keep kids singing, keep kids learning, and to keep you happy. You might even find yourself coming out ahead on your preparations for the fall! Listen: Download the massive list of activities Resources/links Mentioned: Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory ...
Advocate without Apology, with Justin Caithaml
May 09, 2017 10:30 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBFighting to save music and arts in his school system inspired Justin to become an advocate for music in his community. Now he shares his vision for what it means to be an advocate for your music program. This episode will renew your fire for teaching and your faith in your purpose. Listen to the depth of wisdom from this rising star in the music education world. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “At the end of it all, it’s the music that matters. That’s what will change lives.” - Justin C...
The Creative Roots Run Deep, with James Mulholland
May 05, 2017 10:30 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWith over 600 choral compositions in publication, Prof. James Mulholland of Butler University chats with Ryan just before a concert exclusively of his works (including a new commission). Dropping the names of legends and movie quotes with equal ease, Prof. Mulholland reminisces on his early creative influences with surprising wit and tenderness, and advocates passionately for the careful regard for text. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “When did you start loving music? That’s like askin...
No Bad Rehearsals, with Ryan Guth
May 02, 2017 15:04 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBSometimes bad rehearsals happen to good directors. Sometimes it’s our fault, sometimes it’s their fault, sometimes it’s the tides or moon phase or astrology or who knows. The good thing is that no matter how many lemons they throw at you, you always get to choose how to react. Choose to make lemonade! Ryan tells you how in today’s episode. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Your mindset is a self-fulfilling prophecy” -Ryan Guth Show Notes: E + R = O (Event + Reaction = Outcome) Things ...
Build a Better Choir, with Dr. Amanda Quist
April 28, 2017 10:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBDr. Amanda Quist takes us through a typical warm-up for the Westminster Choir College freshman choir. You’ll learn how, in just 5-7 minutes, she addresses the building blocks of great sound. Plus, you’ll take some fun detours into topics like cell phone policy and how to classify voices. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “You need to have 3 ways to solve any problem” - Amanda Quist Show Notes: Amanda directs the (compulsory) freshman choir at WCC, so she is first director students meet....
So Awkward! The Next Day, with Ryan Guth (4 of 4)
April 25, 2017 10:30 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAfter all your work, it’s time to debrief the troops. Directors, feel free to be critical of yourself in private. But when you are in post-concert analysis with your singers, it’s all about counting your wins. In this unique episode you get a full recording of Ryan talking to his class the day after their spring concert. Singers are in a position to notice things that you don’t, so a wise Choir Ninja will value their perspective. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “If you do something we...
When You Teach for Generations, What You Need Is Love, with Benita Eldridge
April 21, 2017 10:30 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBBenita Eldridge was born and raised in Elmira, NY, and she has been teaching music there for 34 years. What’s the secret to her longevity? A supportive administration, commitment to her job and community, a firm hand guiding her class, and an overarching love for her students. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: "I don’t care if you don’t sing well. I do care if you work." - Benita Eldridge Show Notes: Born, raised, 34 years teaching in the same town: Elmira, NY Teaches 7th grade at Bro...
So Awkward! The Clean Getaway: End Your Concert Right, with Ryan Guth (3 of 4)
April 18, 2017 03:30 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBYou’ve given the final cut off, you’ve taken the last bow, but the show’s not really over until Elvis has most definitely left the building. In today’s episode you’ll find tips for talking to members of the audience, releasing your choir after a job well done, and celebrating afterwards. End your concert in a way that’s satisfying for your singers, your audience, and yourself. Listen: Click and Highlight to Tweet: Kids tend to think self-deprecation is a form of humility. It’s not...
The Big Reveal, with Someone
April 14, 2017 03:30 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIt’s possibly the most important podcast Ryan has ever recorded! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll learn all about the awesome new changes at Choir Ninja! Listen: Click to download episode! Show Notes: There are so many awesome things discussed in this podcast, but we’d prefer you listen to it than read about them. Otherwise, it ruins the surprise! Quote to Tweet: I deal with ninjas all the time. 3 Key Takeaways: Choir Ninja is awesome, and getting awesomer You are awes...
So Awkward! Think Like a Museum Curator for Foolproof Audience Engagement, with Ryan Guth (2 of 4)
April 11, 2017 01:30 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBYour concert can be more than a curriculum review. Capture and maintain your audience’s attention throughout the duration of your concert by minding your flow, mimicking an art museum, and telling them everything. Tweet This: Give your concert “French portions”: small servings, intense flavors. Click to download episode! Show Notes: Do everything “briskly” all movement must be rehearsed so it goes quickly Rehearse ALL logistics No dead air Connect everything together...
Uke, I Am Your Father, with Christopher Kurt
April 07, 2017 07:30 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBChristopher Kurt explains how you can become a Ukulele Ninja like him. Besides being quirky, fun, and astonishingly on trend at the moment, ukuleles have a lot of value to add to your choral or general music classroom. Listen: Show Notes: He’s from Iowa. Not from Colorado. And that’s important. Christopher teaches 6th-8th grade general music classes and directs 3 choirs. When he began his job at Aldo Leopold Middle School he found he had inherited ukulele lab, including 35 instrum...
So Awkward! What the dog whisperer taught me about starting every concert, with Ryan Guth (1 of 4)
April 04, 2017 07:30 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThe first installment of a fun four-part episode series for any choral director, So Awkward addresses all the ways we can prevent awkward concerts for us, for our choirs, and most importantly for our audiences. In this installment I talk about some little ways to start each concert off so that you are the epitome of awesome and achieve the “Wow” factor before your choir even sings a note. Many of these lesson I learned from watching The Dog Whisperer on Animal Planet. Listen: C...
A crash course in classifying high school voices, with Ryan Guth
March 31, 2017 07:30 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSome of us barely get to see our students individually for any real length of time, so today I’m going over my short process for classifying voices as soprano, alto, tenor, or baritone/bass using examples from my own high school choir. We will dig into what to listen for, ideal characteristics of each voice part, actual exercises to use during classification, and more. Listen: Click to download episode! Show Notes: Disclaimer: These are my opinions. Take what you want and lea...
How to succeed at a national-level conference performance, with Daniel Gutierrez
March 28, 2017 07:30 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBToday, I deep dive into the practices of Daniel Gutierrez of Reed Academy Singers to find out what it takes to put together the type of performance that receives not one, but two standing ovations at the National ACDA conference. Click to download episode! Show Notes: Stay the course (Don’t go crazy) Be open to advice and criticism Perform a lot Raising the standard Record everything Hold students accountable Demonstrate vulnerability Trust each other 3 Ke...
End your year strong with these 10 “Re’s”, with Ryan Guth
March 24, 2017 07:30 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIt’s time for a little boost of self-confidence and reassurance from the Choir Ninja! If you’re feeling a little down about how the year has gone for you, here are some things to do to give you the boost you need to finish the year on a high note! Listen: Click to download episode! Show Notes: Reject the notion that you’re not good enough! Success always comes with a little imposter syndrome. Recognize that your choir is a reflection of your spirit. If you don’t like what...
Starting a high school barbershop program, with Donny Rose and Antonio Lombardi
March 20, 2017 23:31 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMusic, men, and money...What more can a high school program need? Join Donny and Antonio of the Barbershop Harmony Society as we explore the potential success you can have with Barbershop as part of your school choral offerings. Listen: Click to download episode! Show Notes: Why start a chapter Confidence Emotional growth and vulnerability Better singing and easier singing Growth of your choral program Enthusiasm for singing Things you need to start a chapter ...
The best choral directors go to conferences, with Ryan Guth and Matt Curtis
March 13, 2017 22:39 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB...and here's why. Matt Curtis of Choral Tracks drops in to talk with me about the importance of attending conferences.
4 steps to create a happy and healthy community in your choir, with Spencer Jones
March 06, 2017 08:30 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBHaving a healthy choir starts with you, the director. Be sure that you’re proactive in creating a culture of love and openness in your choir each and every day. Here’s what you need to think about today! Click to download episode! Show Notes: Do things together Do things as a group! Anything from a basic outing (no singing), lunch/dinner, retreats, camps, festivals, competitions. Change your Language Change how you say things to your class. Instead of “I” say “w...
What you need to know about copyright as a choral director, with Braeden Ayres
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5 tips to stay sane during festival season, with Spencer Jones
February 20, 2017 23:21 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBLearn some hacks that will result in increased mental clarity and better musical work with Spencer Jones, choral director and founder of of Jonesin’ to Get Fit. Click to download episode! Show Notes: Schedule it Lay it out in front of you on tools like a day planner or Google Calendar. Year-at-a-glance calendars are perfect for zooming out and seeing what’s coming up. Make a daily to-do list as a way to get everything out of your head. Feels great to cross it off! P...
How to teach a piece using sequential layering, with Denise Eaton
February 17, 2017 08:30 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn today’s episode I invite Denise Eaton back for a look at her layering method of sequential teaching. In other words, this is a breakdown of her step-by-step process for teaching a new choral piece to her choirs. Listen: Click to download episode! Highlight to Tweet: “Repetition is your friend and the key to successful learning.” -Denise Eaton #choirninja Show Notes: Eaton's Order of Events for Layering Skills in Sequential Teaching Teach rhythms before looking at song (...
Choosing repertoire the smart way, with Denise Eaton
February 13, 2017 08:30 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn 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 b...
The 3 R’s of Sight-Singing, with Jon Duncan and Chris Munce
February 10, 2017 08:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode you will learn the RESOURCES, RATIONALE, and ROUTINE of two amazing members of Choir Nation who have choirs that love to sight-sing and do it well! Join Chris Munce and Jon Duncan as they explain the whole process. 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 don’t have time to NOT sight-read every day.” -@ChrisMunce Show Notes: ...
New Podcast = Great for you
February 09, 2017 08:30 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBAfter almost 2 years and 130 episodes, the Find Your Forte podcast will become the Choir Ninja podcast. The new podcast will focus on giving Choir Nation actionable takeaways from EVERY episode that can be used to improve your middle or high school choral program. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: CHOIR NEWS! Find Your Forte podcast w/ @ryanmguth will now be Choir Ninja podcast Show Notes: Why? If downloads are a measure of value, the most valuable episodes have been Technique Tuesday ...
Why aren't you in choir, with Ryan Guth
February 01, 2017 02:43 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBAsk the question! It's the best recruitment tool there is!
Falsetto and the smell of the weight room, with Chris DeVries
January 25, 2017 08:30 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBFor the first time, I interview the choral director of an ALL boys school. Chris DeVries is an energetic guest, and for that reason an interesting conversation ensues about falsetto, the smell of the weight room, and morning routine. Listen Bio Coming soon! Chris recommends Links Saint Francis High Choir Nation on Facebook Support the show on
Uncover the joy of special needs choral students, with Ryan Guth
January 24, 2017 08:26 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, I discuss ways to create meaningful relationships with your special needs students and their families of your choir program. You will also learn ways to accommodate these students moving forward both in class and in performance without depriving the rest of your choir of the attention they deserve. Listen I recommend... Calend.ly My notes... Reach out to the family Phone is best If necessary, email requesting a phone call PRO TIP: Use a scheduler like Ca...