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Sep 17, 20213 min read
Vocal Fatigue: A Tactical Plan for Holy Week and Pascha
While proper hydration and technique reduce the risk of vocal fatigue during most of the church year, Holy Week and Pascha really test...
Sep 10, 20213 min read
Getting Pitches From Clergy
So...you need to grab choir pitches from the clergy. Oh Lawd! Talk about terrifying. Normally, directors can sneak in new pitches between...
Sep 10, 20213 min read
On Giving Pitches
Giving pitches to the choir is among directors' most important tasks, and like so many other things in Orthodoxy, there are several...
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Accurate Vocal Onset
The vocal onset, or beginning of sound, has a huge impact on the rest of the musical phrase. An accurate onset can only happen when the...
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