Teaching Skills
MY CHORAL WARM-UP MATERIALS
Choral Warm-Up Exercises Developed by the Teacher
Choral Warm-Up Exercises Developed by the Teacher
Certain fundamental concepts in choral music are of paramount importance to beautiful singing. Posture, breath management, resonance, tonal focus, registration, and articulation must be properly learned to ensure that students learn to sing expressively.
I use a variety of general activation exercises as well as specific warm-ups that directly relate to the repertoire being studied. At the beginning of the semester I play ample accompaniment. This gives students a sense of security when they sing.
As the semester progresses, I gradually reduce the amount of accompaniment in order to strengthen critical listening skills. The harmonies I have composed are designed to engage enthusiasm and confidence as well as develop musical proficiency.
Relaxing the Jaw
Bim - Bum
Learning the Paced Renewal of Breath-Energy
Euphonic Diatonic
Chromatic Fanatic
Learning Agility, Martellato, and Octave Leaps with Paced Breathing
I use a variety of general activation exercises as well as specific warm-ups that directly relate to the repertoire being studied. At the beginning of the semester I play ample accompaniment. This gives students a sense of security when they sing.
As the semester progresses, I gradually reduce the amount of accompaniment in order to strengthen critical listening skills. The harmonies I have composed are designed to engage enthusiasm and confidence as well as develop musical proficiency.
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Relaxing the Jaw
Bim - Bum
Learning the Paced Renewal of Breath-Energy
Euphonic Diatonic
Chromatic Fanatic
Learning Agility, Martellato, and Octave Leaps with Paced Breathing