Text Publications
Teaching Barbershop. Textbook for music educators on practical methods for success in teaching barbershop harmony. Projected publication by Hal Leonard in fall 2026.
"Become The Most Improved Quartet." The Harmonizer. Two-page article on rehearsal techniques for rapid improvement. Vol. 85, no. 1. March/April, 2026.
“How Tag Singing Meets National Music Standards in Improvisation and Composition.” Chapter in a book called Barbershop Tag Singing: A Music Educators Guide to Using Barbershop Tags in the Classroom. Published by the Barbershop Harmony Society, 2026.
“The True Meaning of a Concert.” The Harmonizer. Breaking down the etymology of the word “concert” and using it to enhance the rehearsal and performance experience. Vol. 86, No. 1. January/February, 2026.
“Barbershop in the Digital Age: How AI is Changing the Game.” The Harmonizer. Exploration of AI technologies and how it affects modern music. Vol. 85, No. 1. January/February, 2025.
“Practice and Rehearsal are Not the Same Thing.” The Harmonizer. Analysis of the differences between practice and rehearsal and how each one requires a different focus and purpose. Vol. 83, No. 1. January, 2024.
“Why Director’s College?” The Harmonizer. Opinion piece on the merits of attending Director’s College at Harmony University in New Orleans, LA. Vol. 82, No.2. March, 2022.
“Chorus or Choir? Embrace Both Terms.” The Harmonizer. Historical perspective on the definition of these two terms and analysis on how they are often misunderstood. Vol. 78, No. 2. March, 2018
“5 Ways to Improve Your Conducting Craft.” The Harmonizer. Researched article discussing simple methods for more successful conducting gesture in a choral setting. Vol. 77, No. 3. May, 2017.
“What Does it Mean to Sing in Tune?” The Harmonizer. Researched article presenting the science behind intonation and its applicable aspects in the choral classroom. Vol. 77, No. 2. March, 2017.
“Two Short Lessons for Fast Improvement.” The Harmonizer. Researched article on the successful habits of ensembles that improve quickly. Vol. 75, No. 5. Sept, 2015.