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Fun Choir Warm-Ups/Brain Breaks

This page is dedicated to some fun warm-ups/brain breaks that choirs needs from time to time.  These may be done during your morning warm up or they may be done in the middle of your rehearsal when you need some new energy and focus.  Whenever you feel like you are in a rut with your warm-ups, feel free to visit this page for some fresh ideas! For more resources, check out the following blog posts as well: 

10 Engaging Warm-Warm Ups for the Choral Classroom

Play!
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Play!

InspireChoir Rehearsal, Choir Body and Focus Warm-Ups, "Where the Wild Things Are"
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InspireChoir

InspireChoir Rehearsal, Choir Body and Focus Warm-Ups, "Where the Wild Things Are"

"Where the Wild Things Are: Recruiting, Retaining, & Coaching the Middle School Men’s Choir Through Voice Change & Growing Pains!" February 12-15, 2014, Ashley Delaney, Harpool Middle School Directors often face a set of unique challenges when employing traditional teaching strategies for choral music as it applies to the middle school adolescent male voice. Due to the nature of the middle school men’s choir, directors can struggle to find balance in managing the classroom environment, monitoring voice change, recruiting & retaining men to the program while creating an environment of trust, learning, & musical sensitivity. Delaney will demonstrate how teaching the all-male choir can be approached in a manner that encourages a dedicated team & structured environment, while incorporating specific strategies to address the competitive & active nature of the adolescent male. A particular emphasis will be placed on pedagogical approaches addressing visual & kinesthetic learners.
ICC - Behind the Scenes - Warm Ups
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IndyCurry3

ICC - Behind the Scenes - Warm Ups

Watch as Mr. Josh Pedde warms up the Indianapolis Children's Choir Bel Canto and Cantantes Angeli choirs prior to the 2011 Angels Sing concert.
The Art of the Vocal Warm-up
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Indianapolis Children's Choir

The Art of the Vocal Warm-up

All Exercises. James Jordan, Choral Singing Step by Step (G-7934) - GIA
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GIAPublications

All Exercises. James Jordan, Choral Singing Step by Step (G-7934) - GIA

7's
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Stephen Rew

7's

The Hawaiian Shirt Girls detail the activity 7's (A Hand Jive)
CYC Vocal Warm Up Techniques
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Cincinnati Youth Choir

CYC Vocal Warm Up Techniques

Founder & Artistic Director Robyn Lana & CYC Bel Canto & Con Brio Choirs demonstrate proper warm-up techniques for young voices.
InspireChoir Rehearsal, Harpool MS Men's Choirs "Where are the Wild Things NOW?"
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InspireChoir

InspireChoir Rehearsal, Harpool MS Men's Choirs "Where are the Wild Things NOW?"

"Where the Wild Things Are: Recruiting, Retaining, & Coaching the Middle School Men’s Choir Through Voice Change & Growing Pains!" February 12-15, 2014, Ashley Delaney, Harpool Middle School Directors often face a set of unique challenges when employing traditional teaching strategies for choral music as it applies to the middle school adolescent male voice. Due to the nature of the middle school men’s choir, directors can struggle to find balance in managing the classroom environment, monitoring voice change, recruiting & retaining men to the program while creating an environment of trust, learning, & musical sensitivity. Delaney will demonstrate how teaching the all-male choir can be approached in a manner that encourages a dedicated team & structured environment, while incorporating specific strategies to address the competitive & active nature of the adolescent male. A particular emphasis will be placed on pedagogical approaches addressing visual & kinesthetic learners.
Beat Claps
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Stephen Rew

Beat Claps

The Hawaiian Shirt Girls detail the activity Beat Claps
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