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Continue reading →: 🌸 Dear Teacher Moms: You Can’t Do It All (And That’s Okay)If you’ve ever collapsed onto the couch after school, surrounded by laundry, lesson plans, and a chorus of “Mommy, I’m hungry,” you’re not alone. As teacher moms, we juggle two of the most demanding roles imaginable. We pour our hearts into our students all day, then come home to give…
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Continue reading →: From Rehearsal to Performance: Planning Your First Choir ConcertWelcome to Day 5 of Choir Week! Today we’re talking about concert planning — the workflow from your first rehearsal to a polished performance. This can feel overwhelming (especially if you’re a new teacher), but having a clear system makes it so much easier. I’m sharing the steps I take…
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Continue reading →: How I Simplify Parent Communication as a Music Teacher (Without Rewriting the Same Email Every Year)Why I Stopped Writing Emails from Scratch Let’s be real — between rehearsals, performance prep, field trips, and grading, writing polished emails to parents is the last thing I want to do after a long day. But I also know how important clear communication is. Whether it’s a concert invitation…
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Continue reading →: Setting the Tone: What to Do in Your First Choir RehearsalsYour first choir rehearsals of the year are about much more than handing out music. They’re your opportunity to establish classroom culture, build ensemble trust, and set expectations that will carry your choir through the rest of the year. Whether you’re teaching middle school, high school, or a mixed-level ensemble,…
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Continue reading →: Effective Choral Warm-Ups That Actually WorkDay 3 of Choir Week focuses on the importance of warm-ups in choral rehearsals. A strong warm-up routine enhances vocal techniques, teamwork, and student engagement. Key components include posture, breathing, tone, diction, and listening skills. The post offers structured warm-up suggestions and introduces a Choral Warm-Up Assignment for student leadership…
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