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Virtual learning
Taking your choir rehearsals online
C
horuses are in for a rather long dry spell.
The CDC has recommended that U.S. event organizers cancel all mass gatherings with more than 50 people for at least the next eight weeks. And many other countries, if not already at that point, are undoubtedly headed in that direction. The whole world could soon be on a long choral hiatus. For choruses canceling their spring season, this means they could potentially be on break until the fall or later. Luckily, we live in the age of technology, so the good news is that it’s relatively easy for us to stay connected virtually. How can choruses move from a physical rehearsal model to an online one? We’ll discuss how to do just that in this article. It’s Okay to Take a Breath The first thing I want to address is that it’s okay to take a break.This is an incredibly stressful and scary situation in which we find ourselves. It’s one that almost no one alive has ever experienced. It’s okay to not have all of the right answers or solutions right away. It’s okay to need some time to think. It’s also okay to give you and your singers a break. People need time to organize their lives into this new structure and they might need you to encourage them to do just that.
By Tori Cook Leading the Way
Cantate • Vol. 32, No. 2 • Winter 2020 • 9
