Heather Orr's Treble Tactics, Vocal Pedagogy Deep Dive, and Strange Guilty Pleasures | Ep 13 Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny have a special guest - Heather Orr! After seeing her choir perform at ACDA, Danny and Blake knew they HAD to pick her brain on the podcast. They discuss various vocal pedagogy strategies when it comes to treble voices. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode! Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny their time at National ACDA in Dallas. Blake celebrates Danny’s accomplishment of having an incredible ACDA performance and discusses the impact it had on him. Blake and Danny also discuss other takeaways from ACDA. You will also hear our favorite segment, Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Make a donation to MAAE to assist in feeding performers at the capitol by clicking here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XC2J5N3G886EG Visit www.moaae.org for more information regarding the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss what to do after a concert is over. Whether you have weeks or days left in the semester after your concert, you will learn about fresh, new ideas to implement with your students after the performance is over. You will also hear our favorite segments, Hack Yeah! and Choir News. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss New Years resolutions in the choir classroom. Reflection should lead to change. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny have a special guest - Blake’s co-teacher, Lauren Vomund! They discuss the benefits of co-teaching, how to co-teach effectively, and how to handle certain situations if you do not have a co-teacher. You will also hear our favorite segment, Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss what to do after your concert is over. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss submitting students for honor choirs, honor choir audition tips, and what to do when you are asked to be an honor choir clinician. You will also hear our favorite segment, Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss co-teaching in the choir classroom. We may even have one of our co-teachers on the podcast with us! Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their goals for the upcoming school year. They go into the what, why, and how with each of their goals. Additionally, they do a Choir Guys summer recap. You will also hear segments like Choir News and Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss submitting students to honor choirs and also what to do when asked to conduct an honor choir. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages so you do not miss an episode. Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc./Walton Music

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by Dr. J. D. Frizzell, the Director of Fine Arts and Director of Vocal Music at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. His resume is PACKED with incredible knowledge regarding choral music and especially contemporary a cappella. This episode may be long, but is is jam packed with incredible tips and tricks for your contemporary a cappella group! You will also hear segments like Choir News and Embrace It or Erase It. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back before the summer is over with an episode all about preparing for the beginning of the school year.

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss all things Tenor/Bass Choirs. Lots of middle school and high school teachers are unsure of what to do with the unchanged, changing, or changed male voice. What do you do if they have a small range? What do you do if they cannot match pitch? Watch this episode to find out! You will also hear segments like Fact or Fiction, Blind Listening, and Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny sit down with J.D. Frizzell to discuss all things contemporary a cappella.

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their process in making a great conference submission recording. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss all things Tenor/Bass Choir. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by the Timber Creek High School Choir Director, Adrian Kirtley. Adrian comes to us from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and talks through many of his daily processes that have led his choirs to performances at National ACDA and SWACDA. Some of these processes will blow your mind! You will also hear segments like Choir News and Embrace It or Erase It. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss what makes a successful conference submission recording.