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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the preliminary steps before the college audition for students interested in pursuing music! Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into some reminders about being an intern, and reminders about being a supervising teacher.  Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Why does your choir sound great in the room, but totally lost in a new venue? In this episode we’re talking acoustic shock, room reliance, and how "acoustic disruption" in your daily rehearsals can save your stage performance. Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Picking repertoire can sometimes be the best decision you've made, or sometimes, the worst. In this episode, we discuss the best steps to take in order to choose repertoire that will benefit you and your singers in the best way possible.  Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore what it takes to set up sight reading success from the beginning. This episode takes a quick deep dive into establishing the basics to give your students life long musicianship skills. Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of establishing student leadership in the choir classroom with special guest, Dr. Wesley Roy! Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Based off concerns from a listener, we unpack how to keep consistent with Classroom Management. Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail Stepping into a new choir room brings a unique mix of high energy and immediate culture shock. Between student pushback, administrative surprises, and the ghost of "how we used to do it," taking over a program—whether a legacy giant or a blank slate—demands serious strategy. In this episode, we sit down to talk through the raw reality of choir room transitions. We dive into how to honor past traditions without sacrificing your vision, how to stay grounded when the job looks different than the interview, and how to harness that rare "clean slate" energy to build the exact culture your singers need. Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we look at assessing our classroom mechanics. Are they working? How do you know? Your students should be in on the conversation as well! Let's start off this school year strong! Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

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Send us Fan Mail Summer is over, and it's completely fine to admit that losing your freedom hurts. Before the kids walk through the door, we're skipping the fake cheeriness and getting real about what it takes to transition back into the classroom. In this Season 2 kickoff, we break down three mental resets for pre-service week: Setting firm boundaries around your time before the chaos startsFocusing on the first sound instead of stressing about the whole semesterDropping the need for Day 1 perfection to focus on real connectionGrab your coffee, take a breath, and let’s get ready for the year ahead! Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE

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Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the emotional and practical journey of preparing for a choir concert—from early discovery to final performance. Tune in for rehearsal strategies, ensemble rituals, and reflection tools that help choirs build connection, clarity, and confidence along the way. Support the show Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choirwirepodcast FREE Choirwire Resource Folder: CLICK HERE