Everything you need to start your year off right: choose the right guidelines, redirect poor behavior, seating charts, choir handbooks and much more. This course will save you endless time and stress!


You will learn how to:

-Prepare and Perform like a seasoned pro on the 1st Day of Rehearsal

-Have an EXACT PLAN for the 1st Rehearsal

-Have an EXACT PLAN for the 2nd Rehearsal, and a firm understanding for days 3,4,5

-Prevent all distractions and disruptions

-Create the right Guidelines for YOUR rehearsal (you will be supplied with a list)

-Re-Direct Poor Behavior without punishment (you will be given a unique, editable tool)

-Create an Effective and All-Encompassing Handbook (you will be given a ready-made editable handbook to modify)

-Learn how to teach students to own their own behavior and participation (editable resource will be provided)

  • 24 Videos

  • 0 Quizzes

  • 3 Worksheets

  • 27 Files

  • What To Do When They Don't Follow The Rules - Welcome Video

  • 3 Myths Many Choral Directors Have About the 1st Day of Class

  • The Foundation: Abraham Maslow & The Hierarchy of Needs

  • Prepare to Eliminate All Distractions - Guidelines Part 1

  • Prepare to Eliminate All Distractions - Guidelines Part 2

  • Prepare to Eliminate All Distractions - Procedures Part 1

  • Prepare to Eliminate All Distractions - Procedures Part 2

  • Seating - Why It Matters

  • Redirecting Poor Behavior

  • Creating a Handbook

  • The First Day of Class

  • The Second Day of Class & Beyond: Managing Poor Behavior

  • The Secret to Maintaining the Classroom Management Plan

  • Frequently Asked Questions