Choir-tivities: Book & Online PDF

Choir-tivities solves the real scheduling puzzle that every choir director faces: the days when you can't rehearse music but you still need to teach. Rather than defaulting to screen time, Hart gives you 68 pages of activities rooted in musicianship and social-emotional learning that feel purposeful to students. The reproducible format and online PDF access mean you can adapt activities on the fly, print for substitutes, or customize for your specific ensemble needs.

This resource serves choir directors and general music teachers working with any age group who need flexible, meaningful activities for non-rehearsal days. You'll use it when concert schedules create gaps, when illness or holidays thin your ensemble, when a substitute needs engaging plans, or during the final weeks of school when motivation flags.

• Rotate activities across non-rehearsal days so students encounter different types of learning without repetition; this keeps energy fresh and ensures variety in what skills students encounter.
• Use games and projects as opportunities to assess understanding without the pressure of a traditional assessment; observation during these activities reveals gaps rehearsal time might miss.
• Build social-emotional work alongside musicianship activities; pairing them strengthens both your ensemble's musical cohesion and interpersonal trust.

Keep this book accessible before concert week and during the month after holiday performances, when ensemble energy dips and attendance becomes unpredictable. You can also use individual activities as quick brain breaks during regular rehearsals or as warm-up alternatives on days when the room setup limits instrumental work.

• Music listening and analysis
• Collaboration and ensemble communication
• Music theory application through games and projects
• Self-awareness and social-emotional reflection
• Music notation and rhythm recognition
• Creative expression and compositional thinking