092. Dealing with Talkative Singers in Choir Rehearsal

The Choir Director Corner Podcast

One of the questions I most often get from choir directors is, "My singers are so chatty--how do I get them to stop talking?" Granted, I'm not someone that expects total silence in my rehearsal. But at the same time, in order for there to be as few distractions as possible, and have rehearsal be as productive as possible, it's a good idea to limit any unnecessary chatting by our singers.
So in Episode 92 of the podcast, I'm sharing 11 proven strategies that will not only reduce unnecessary chatting and distractions, but also instill a sense of personal responsibility in your singers. From setting clear expectations to the nitty-gritty of best practices, you'll learn how to turn those "Chatty Cathies" into focused and engaged choir members!
Resources discussed in this episode:
Blog Post: How to Run a Silent Rehearsal with Your Choir
Blog Post: 12 Strategies for Using Audiation with Your Choir
FREE Training: 10 Rehearsal Strategies to Engage and Empower Your Singers

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