Grading for Choir Can be a joke....
Choir Grades are usually both arbitrary and inflated
That is, if you don't know HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH!
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.
Choral Clarity will show you how to grade your singers and get them to effectively self-assess, so they can reach new levels!
In fact, after taking our online, on demand course, you will be EXCITED and INSPIRED to give the next assessment!
Attention All Choral Directors....
Do you pick grades out of a hat and hope students and parents don't complain?
Do your grade students solely based on attending the concert?
Do you require your students to sing their music for a grade?
Do you wish you had an effective method of grading that was EASY and USEFUL?
Do you wish your singers were MOTIVATED TO GROW as a result of your assessments?
How To Grade For Grow In Your Choir! is a revolutionary course that will simplify and demystify the the grading process.
When you understand how to grade in a way that fosters individual and collective growth, your students will be inspired to achieve more!
Enroll Today And Start Immediately for just $249 $179
Empower your singers by allowing them to develop through power of self-assessment
Here is Everything That's You Get When You Sign Up Today!
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!
Get started in 3 Steps is as Easy as Do Re Mi!
1. Purchase the course here on this page
2. Receive an email with instant access to begin the course
3. Begin immediately!
About the Instructor
Hi, I'm Adam, founder of Choral Clarity. I am a passionate choral director who believes music literacy is an important part of any successful choral program. Not only do I believe this with every ounce of my being, but I have more than 20 years of experience teaching practical music literacy to everyone who walks into my classroom.
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!
HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR! will revolutionize the way you assess your students. This course will teach your students to take ownership of their own growth while minimizing the amount of grading you need to do.
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!
HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR!
After completing this course, you will be able to:
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
HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR!
After gaining an understanding of the common myths, we will demystify music literacy and provide a step-by-step approach to adding it into your rehearsal.
Here is a brief overview of the course flow:
01
Introduction to Course & Myth Busting
In the first video, after I introduce myself, I'm going to show give you an overview to the goals of my grading approach.
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.
02
The Practical Music Literacy Course Begins
First, you will learn how to construct an appropriate grading system.
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.
03
Assessment Assignments/Topics
Now that you understand the overall structure for grading with growth, we now dive into the actual types of assignments you can give and why they help each student and the choir.
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.
04
F.A.Q.
Here we answer questions that come up regarding grading, self-assessing, and treating choir as the "real class" that it truly is.
Your Grading Can Grow Your Choir Right Away!
Grading for Growth is a SIMPLE approach that requires little work on your end and pays big dividends.
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!
Practical Education
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!
Anytime, anywhere
Take this online course for choir teachers from your desktop, laptop, or phone! Re-watch over and over again.
Continued Mentorship
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!
Download material
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!
Practical Education
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!
Anytime, anywhere
Take this online course for choir teachers from your desktop, laptop, or phone! Re-watch over and over again.
Continued Mentorship
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!
Download material
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!
More About Adam Paltrowitz
I have been a public school teacher for more than two decades with over 20 years at the secondary level. I believe that every student can learn to sing. As a result, I run a self-selected choral program where students are not separated based on talent/skill level. This has led to a highly-successful program where all students view themselves as soloists and develop a sense of self in their singing. This begins with positive learning environment and the ability for each singer to match pitch.
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
Choral Clarity Guarantee...
If you aren't 100% satisfied, you will be refunded in full for your purchase. This course is backed by the Choral Clarity website, offering nearly 300 blog posts and downloadable choral resources. We take great pride in inspiring and serving our community.
You have questions. We have answers.
Before enrolling, we want you to be confident this course will solve your issues! The course will set the foundation for not just this year, but the rest of your career
Will HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR! work in a y'all come choir?
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.
Will HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR! work if I'm a new teacher?
Yes! This system can be set-up in any situation, whether you are a veteran teacher or a brand new teacher!
Will HOW TO GRADE FOR GROWTH IN YOUR CHOIR! allow for contact with the instructor?
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!