High School Choral Resources

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Welcome! My name is Barbara Retzko and this is HighSchoolChoralResources.com!  This site is bursting with ideas, projects, philosophies, assessments, worksheets & answer keys for you to use, freely, to enhance the education you are providing the students in your Choral classrooms.  It is the culmination of my 40+ years as a Choral Music Educator and my way of paying it forward.  Everything is “classroom-tested” and ready to go today!  There is a lot here.  Please take a moment to look around!  If I can further assist or support you in any way, please email Barbararetzko@hotmail.com    You will find my complete bio here.                                                                                           Thanks, as always, for reading!

CONCERT SEASON 

How about a poem to read to your audience regarding etiquette?

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our festive concert this evening!


'Twas the night of our concert, and all through the hall,  

The choirs were ready to sing for us all.  

But before we begin, a few words, if you please,  

On concert etiquette to ensure we all ease.


Please turn off your phones, and keep them out of sight,  

So the music can soar, uninterrupted tonight.  

No talking or whispering, let's keep it quite still,  

Let the beauty of song give your heart a warm thrill.


Applaud at the end, of each song or set,  

Let the performers know you’re pleased, don’t forget!  

And during the music, please stay in your seat,  

For each note and each phrase, we’ll all want to greet.


Now sit back and relax, let the melodies flow,  

Enjoy the magic of music, as our choirs glow!  

Thank you for joining, we’re glad you are here,  

Now let’s start the concert with holiday cheer! 

~FaceBook Jordan Wollf - I'm a Choir Director

Beginning GUITAR CURRICULUM & STANDARDS & SYLLABUS

TEAM BUILDING GAMES

CHOIR KINDNESS PLEDGE IDEAS

WORD SEARCHES & GAMES from the Dallas Symphony

How about a few YouTube clips on how 

EMPATHY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD... 

CROSSWORD PUZZLES & ANSWER KEYS