Many choral directors BELIEVE that grading is a WASTE OF TIME.
Let me be clear: GRADING (and self-assessing) can be a GAME-CHANGER when it leads to growth in your choral program.
13+ on-demand videos that are approachable and implementable
Editable rubrics to be used for both assessments and self-assessments
A simple approach to validate your grades while creating tremendous value
A system for grading the validates choir as a "real class"
Full access to the course on your mobile phone
Full access to instructor - show your work, get feedback!
BONUS - This course includes over $100 worth of additional Choral Clarity Products!
As a high school choral director for more than two decades, I have accepted all singers, regardless of skill level, and placed them into the same ensemble. Students need an environment that is conducive to all learners. This can only happen when we develop the right culture for our students.
Over the past two decades, I have come to realize that singers will only learn what it important to them. It is our job to impart musical skills that connect to where they are in their development process.
Teaching singers the letter names of notes has no bearing on how they learn their music. It's our job to figure out how to deepen their current musical skills.
This choir music literacy course will show you how to create a path toward music literacy!
When you understand the philosophy embedded into this course and implement the techniques, you will see a tremendous change in all aspects of your choir. I guarantee it!
Understand the different components of a grade
Learn an alternative to grading class participation based on "effort"
Have a way to fairly assess students learning their part - regardless of their varying skill levels
Have a way to fairly assess student sight-singing AND motivate them to improve
Understand how to give homework and what kind of effective homework to give
How to make grading easy
How do develop effective self-assessment tools
How to make every assignment value to propel your students and your program to move forward
In the second video, I will debunk 3 big myths that too many choir directors believe and have regarding self-assessment. Once you see these myths, you will be ready to effectively implement a "grade for growth" approach.
Next you, we will explore when to use teacher-led assessments and when self-assessments would be more effective. You will learn how to create effective self-assessments.
We discuss two approaches to giving out assignments, one focuses on the individual while the other focuses on the group as a whole.
Next, we focus on homework. We discuss its value, what assignments are effective, how to assign the homework, and how to minimize the grading.
Here we answer questions that come up regarding grading, self-assessing, and treating choir as the "real class" that it truly is.
Are you tired of arbitrarily choosing grades or just giving inflated grades that offer no reflection on a student's effort or growth?
This course will teach you everything you need to know about grading for individual and collective growth in your choir. As a result, you will see BIG results in every aspect of your choir. This includes: behavior, focus, engagement, confidence, empowerment, and retention from year to year.
Imagine having clear expectations for your students and it requires very little effort on your part to get the students to achieve.
Imagine your assignments actually MOTIVATING your students to achieve more.
Create a choir of engaged musicians.
Create a rehearsal culture that breeds success.
Create a rehearsal culture where students:
- work harder than you do
- retain what you've taught them
- are self-reliant with the sheet music in front of them
- ARE MOTIVATED TO QUICKLY LEARN THEIR MUSIC !
- HAVE AN AMAZING CONCERT that is a product of AMAZING DAILY REHEARSALS!
There is no secret trick here. HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR! is a detailed approach that shows you an effective way to give consistent assignments with maximum value to your students but minimal effort on your part.
This course can be completed in as little as a day but it will impact your program FOREVER!
This choir music literacy course will provide a depth of knowledge and tools to ensure music literacy becomes a silent backbone to your rehearsals. You will be provided with unique, downloadable and editable tools that you can't get anywhere else!
Take this online course for choir teachers from your desktop, laptop, or phone! Re-watch over and over again.
After taking the online choir music literacy course, any questions will be answered within 24 hours by the instructor. Questions can also be posed in the Choral Clarity Facebook Forum with 3000+ members!
You will be receiving lots of downloadable and editable products. Many of the resources included are sold on the Choral Clarity website, but some are unique to this course!
This choir prep course will provide a depth of knowledge and tools to ensure your rehearsals run effectively, free from disruptions. You will be provided with unique, downloadable and editable tools that you can't get anywhere else!
Take this online course for choir teachers from your desktop, laptop, or phone! Re-watch over and over again.
After taking the online choir prep course, any questions will be answered within 24 hours by the instructor. Questions can also be posed in the Choral Clarity Facebook Forum with 3000+ members!
You willing receiving lots of downloadable and editable products. Many of the resources included are sold on the Choral Clarity website, but some are unique to this course!
I am also the founder of Choral Clarity, the popular website that consists of 150+ useful blogs and 150+ original choir resources that are available for instant download. I am in the business of inspiring others. My blog, resources, and original choral works have been used at primary, secondary, college, and community choirs around the world. I earned a B.S. from New York University and a M.A. and Ed.M. from Columbia University - Teacher's College.
I am married to Blair Goldberg, a Broadway Actress, and have two children, Lyla and Nolan. We live just outside of New York City in the beautiful town of Port Washington.
I look forward to seeing you in class!
Sincerely,
Adam
Yes. It will work in all middle school or high school choral programs. The approach starts with a big picture. The details can be modified to any situation.
Yes! This system can be set-up in any situation, whether you are a veteran teacher or a brand new teacher!
Yes. When you purchase this course, you will join an exclusive, private community NOT ON FACEBOOK where you can engage with the instructor and others who are currently taking the course!