Online tools and resources

The links below have been compiled as a resource for choirs, conductors, and other choral leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have additional resources, we would love to add them — please forward them to us at info [at] choiralberta.ca.  Thank you!

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 AND CHOIRS*

A Conversation: What do science and data say about the near term future of singing? — NATS
Singing, the Church, and COVID-19: A Caution for Moving Forward in Our Current Pandemic
Risk Assessment regarding Corona-Infections in Music Making
NATS Panel of Experts Lays Out Sobering Future for Singers: "No Vaccine, No Safe Public Singing"
​Why Singers Might Be Covid-19 Super-Spreaders

*The articles provided are intended for informational purposes only.

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TRANSFORM YOUR CHOIR'S SOUND — EXCEPTIONAL CHORAL SINGING WITH BEL CANTO PRINCIPLES

University of Alberta professor Dr. Laurier Fagnan has generously offered to make this video available free of charge to Choir Alberta members during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a unique opportunity to continue to learn and develop your voice at a time when we are unable to come together for rehearsals. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fagnan for sharing this invaluable resource.

ACCESS THE VIDEO HERE

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INFORMATION + RESOURCES

COVID-19 Action Plan Template — Shared by Katy Luyk, Kokopelli Choirs
Principles to Guide Community Choirs through COVID-19 — Shared by Katy Luyk, Kokopelli Choirs
Virtual Choir Method — Shared by Geung Kroeker-Lee, Prairie Voices
Online Choir Group FAQ — Shared by Marian Dolan
Chorus Connection, a blog & resource to stay connected
Chorus America, resources and suggestions
Chorus America, Online Learning resources
Chorus America, Community Connecting Resources
​The Big Covid Survival Choral Doc
Article — Because Choir is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
Resources for Choral Professionals During the Pandemic
​Managing Mental Wellness During Covid-19 — Prepared by Dr. Sara Brooks
High School Choir Long Range Plans (organized by assessment category) — Shared by Val Baron
What To Do When Your Choral Concert Gets Cancelled — Blog entry from Chorus Connection

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ONLINE TOOLS

Band, an app for group communication — Shared by Geung Kroeker-Lee, Prairie Voices
​​Music Teacher Resources: Online and no tech ideas
​Noteflight
​Chorus Class — Shared by Torrance Airhart
Making Music Fun — Shared by Heather Dempsey
​Midnight Music: Simplifying technology for music teachers — Shared by Heather Dempsey
​Distance Learning for Choir-intine — comprehensive listing compiled by Matt Woodwarn and Anna Osterman
Comparing & Contrasting Platforms for Music Lesson Instruction — created by Bradley Mariska

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MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS + MUSIC THEORY

School Closed? FREE Sight Reading Factory! DISTANCE LEARNING IDEAS!​
musictheory.net
​teoría : Music Theory Web
Gold Medal Publishing — self-study and student digital resources are discounted by 50% until April 20
Breezin' Thru Theory —  offering free access for the duration of school closures

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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT COVID-19

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus — NPR
Fear of coronavirus a good time to talk to kids about keeping fears realistic and manageable — Deseret News
How do y)​ou talk to children about coronavirus? Stay honest and simple to avoid anxiety.
How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus (and ease their fears)

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RECOMMENDED FACEBOOK GROUPS

Choirs Unite
Canadian Choral Advocacy Network
The Choir Project
Women Choral Conductors
Chorus America
Canadian Music Educators' Association
​Amazing Educational Resources