The only thing predictable in any SAI competition is the unpredictable. Despite our best efforts to reduce and eliminate all external… Read more ..read more

Charlie Parker was one of the great sax players of the 20th century who once said, “Music is… Read more ..read more

I recently returned from the Sweet Adeline International Competition in Denver, and had an amazing week listening to… Read more ..read more

Chorus leaders are pivotal guides for members during these uncertain times. Learn 4 things we need from our chorus leaders to thrive ..read more

Creating a chorus culture of positivity begins with a commitment by each individual to live in a personal… Read more ..read more

I have been talking a lot lately about the benefits of nurturing a “growth mindset” – both individually… Read more ..read more

Where we place our focus has the ability to either open up or shut down our capacity for… Read more ..read more

Getting prepped for competition requires an intense amount of work, commitment, emotion, time and energy, and when it is all over, whether or not you achieve your goal, there can be a profound sense of “let down”.  It is important to recognize and deal productively with this “let down” as it can reflect in individual and group apathy, drained energy, loss of focus, lack of motivation and uncertainty about the future ..read more

I spend each December with my a cappella quartet, Fandango, performing throughout Vancouver.  On a particularly cold and… Read more ..read more

1. BE INTENTIONAL Being intentional when you perform or rehearse has a powerful focusing effect on the experience and… Read more ..read more