Through a conversational blend of research, scholarship, stories from the classroom, and humor, this book gives educators a reliable source for finding answers to real-life questions and suggestions for navigating the specifics of successfully applying Music Learning Theory (MLT) in choral settings. Drawing from their expertise, experience, and unique perspectives, the authors and a series of guest contributors provide practical suggestions for managing the challenges and choices in an MLT-based choral setting. Key topics:

  • An overview of Music Learning Theory
  • Applying skill Learning Sequence activities in the choral setting
  • Addressing audiation and sequential learning in warm-ups
  • Utilizing movement in the choral rehearsal
  • Developing the teacher's own musical skills and content knowledge
  • Measuring music aptitude and assessment in choral contexts
  • Adapting MLT for diverse populations
  • Selecting, adapting, and writing literature to support audiation
  • Considering strategies for equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in choral settings
  • Implementing creativity, improvisation, and composition in the choir