How can I motivate the children to keep coming back to choir week after week?
ANSWER (provided by Judy Henneberger): Always have a surprise or a new approach or teaching strategy in each rehearsal. Keep the rehearsal pace moving along with no big time gaps. Know the music so you can “eyeball” the children. Do not spend a lot of time “drilling” a piece. Think of different ways to repeat the difficult passages. Sing and play musical games more – talk less. This helps to maintain the interests of the children as they anticipate and look forward to the next rehearsal. QUESTION: Give me some tips about how to keep children engaged during the rehearsal.
