Episode 18: An Unconventional Approach to the Urban Chorus Classroom

Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing

"Face it, I think the days where you have someone on the podium - just directing and telling students what to do and we have a successful program - those days pretty much are over."
Having an unconventional approach doesn't mean throwing everything we learned in school out the window! Rather, it means finding new, exciting, people-first ways to get them "there". This inspiring conversation centers around Odell Ziegler's latest blogpost on ChoralNet, and offers some strong suggestions on how to keep a people-first approach a priority. Odell is a music educator originally from Illinois, who has spent a significant amount of time studying urban environments, and how choral music can often connect very differently with students in those environments.
What are some unconventional approaches you have tried that are working for you this year? How are you changing your approach to reach your singers, with their best interest in mind? Reach out to me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram and Facebook (@choralconnectivitypodcast), through the contact form on the website (choralconnectivity.com) or through my email ([e-mail]). I want to hear from you!