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This Rhythm Rubric is a positive tool to encourage singers with 5 tangible Levels for success. *You will receive a 4-page PDF Rubric for immediate download along with a few dozen examples to label, courtesy of Sight Reading Factory! This rubric can be used independently or in conjunction with the Sight-Singing Developmental Rubric; within that rubric, where this is the final prerequisite skill. -
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THIS PRODUCT COMES AS PDF AND EDITABLE DOCUMENT
The straight-up choir officer election is a popularity contest, and a waste of many rehearsals. A balloted officer election is more effective but still very flawed. Here’s a different approach: have a qualitative election ballot. Here are the two main goals- This ballot is constructed in a way that provides important student input
- We gain the appropriate student input to determine the best choices in officers
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ONE PURCHASE GIVES YOU UNLIMITED COPIES FOR YOUR ENSEMBLE! As a concert draws near, many singers need to step-up their daily rehearsal participation. This simple self-assessment guides students to be more engaged participants, leading to a more successful concert. Receive a pdf and editable document so you can modify to your ensemble's needs! -
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ONE PURCHASE GIVES YOU UNLIMITED COPIES FOR YOUR ENSEMBLE! We must teach our singers to hold themselves accountable for their own rehearsal and performance contribution. We've included are 2 different self-assessments both as PDFs and as Editable Word Documents:- Self-Assessment for Rehearsal Participation leading up to the concert
- Self-Assessment for the concert itself (this include assessing themselves and their ensemble)
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ONE PURCHASE GIVES YOU UNLIMITED COPIES FOR YOUR ENSEMBLE! Assess the students who performed at the concert AND the provide an alternative assignment for those who did not show up!Post Concert Self-Assessment - for the students who did perform at our concert (1 page self-evaluation with detailed explanation)
Alternative Concert Assignment - for the students who missed our concert (3-page assignment)
These 2 INSTANTLY DOWNLOADABLE products provide both a PDF and a fully customizable Word DocumentPost Concert Self-Assessment
Alternative Concert Assignment
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This INSTANTLY DOWNLOADABLE product provides both a PDF and a fully Customizable Word Document Choir Concert Self-Assessment. This tool can be used to prepare students for the concert and then get them to assess their participation. -
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Your singers are not "tone deaf!"
Train your weakest singers to match-pitch and build their confidence! This Rubric is broken down into 5 tangible levels. *You will receive a 2-page PDF Rubric Eliminate that "tone deaf" myth with tangible steps! How To Teach Anyone To Match Pitch! - online course -
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This rubric is intended to be used for evaluation singers in conjunction with Choral Rehearsal Tracks. This downloadable product consists of a PDF Rubric and an Editable Word Doc. Purchase via PayPal/Credit Card and instantly receive a downloadable PDF of this product that can be duplicated for your entire ensemble. -
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Note-labeling is not an "all or nothing" skill. Any singer must be successful at note-labeling before being able to sight sing.
First a student must accurately be able to label the pitches with solfege. Next they need to gain speed. The speed at which they can identify the pitches will determine how quickly they can access their ear. If they have not developed their ear first, they will not be able to produce the notes correctly. This Rubric has 5 tangible Levels. *You will receive a 3-page PDF Rubric for immediate download along with a few dozen examples to label, courtesy of Sight Reading Factory! This rubric is a positive tool to encourage singers with 5 Levels for success! This rubric can be used independently or in conjunction with the Sight-Singing Developmental Rubric; within that rubric, where this is a specific prerequisite skill. -
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Note Labeling & Rhythm Development are not an "all or nothing" skills. Any singer must be successful at both skills, prior to becoming an excellent sight singer.
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This form will give your students to point out musical issues & ask specific musical questions without ever stopping the flow of the rehearsal! -
This is a printable version of the blog, How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively. Print this out and if you are interested, download the Choir Voicing; Easy and Effective Spreadsheet in order to get a head start on preparing for accurate voicing. -
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Singers must hold themselves accountable for their own rehearsal contribution. This rubric is intended for a daily self-assessment. Self-Assessment for Daily Rehearsal Participation - intended for daily accountability You receive:- The daily/weekly 4 Ps assessment as a PDF
- The daily/weekly 4 Ps assessment as an editable Google Doc
- The daily/weekly 4 Ps assessment as an editable Google Form - students can quickly fill out as it populates onto a spreadsheet!
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Singers must hold themselves accountable for their own rehearsal contribution. This rubric is intended for a daily self-assessment. For less frequent self-assessment (weekly, monthly. quarterly), I recommend the original daily rehearsal participation self-assessment rubric.. Self-Assessment for Daily Rehearsal Participation - intended for daily accountability Also includes a detailed explanation of scoring, aimed at helping students to more accurately assess or teachers to fine clarity in their grading system. Purchase via PayPal/Credit Card and instantly receive a downloadable PDF and editable Word/Google Doc of this product that can be duplicated for your entire ensemble. -
DOWNLOAD INSTANTLY AS BOTH PDF AND EDITABLE WORD DOCUMENT (change the guidelines to suit your ensemble) This One-Page Consequence form is intended to:- Make it easy to follow-through with consequences
- Make consequences fair and consistent
- Improve student's behavior
- Involve parents when necessary
- Create minimal work and time for the teacher and/or administrators
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Adam Paltrowitz gives workshops across the country and around the world via Zoom or Google Meet. Coaching sessions will help choral directors and music teachers to be more effective in their preparation, approach, goal-setting, and achievement. For more information on coaching topics, please click here -
Do you want an easy and efficient way to voice your choir? This product is downloadable as an excel form that is fully adaptable to your choir. Included is:- a fully editable sheet for Women & Men (separate)
- sample voicing sheets (actually recorded data with fake names) for both men and women to demonstrate how the digital form can be filled out.
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This evaluation allows students to watch a video of a choir and assess the following aspects of music-making. This rubric can be used as a lesson plan for a sub, group learning, or as a homework assignment. It is a valuable teaching tool, especially when a teacher uses this first as part of a lesson. Purchase via PayPal/Credit Card and instantly receive a downloadable PDF of this product that can be duplicated for your entire ensemble. -
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Available for instant download! This simple, customizable spreadsheet could be used within a one-teacher choral program or shared between multiple teachers/feeder schools in order to prevent attrition between schools.. This simple, adaptable spreadsheet if used in google sheets will allow multiple teachers to communicate with one another in one place regarding potential continuing students. -
PDF and Editable WORD DOCUMENT is provided! - one purchase is for unlimited usage within your ensemble This is a detailed officer application that helps to ensure the correct students are chosen to be officers of your ensemble. The application requires the submission of a resume, cover letter, evaluation of their potential time commitment, skills/desires, and self-reflection on their previous performance within our choral program. Special Bonus: A "voting" ballot that will allow all students to give qualitative input about each candidateCheck out the corresponding blog post: Why Choir Elections Are a Bad Idea!
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When you are being observed, here is a solid lesson plan structure. Download this free lesson plan and edit it to your liking!
