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 + 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