Choir Ninja, With Ryan Guth

Choral elitists beware: we’re calling out the Emperor for having no clothes. Indiana choir director Samantha Patterson finds value in incorporating pop music, sporting events, and yes...even the dab...in her program, which has reaped the benefits of her innovative recruiting strategies. Want to know how to recruit boys, or anyone, into your program? This episode is the how-to guide you’ve been waiting for. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “No wonder no one wants to be in your class; you pick the worst music.” - Samantha Patterson Show Notes: Pop music is the lure, and it drives the interest in Samantha’s program. As the year progresses, she introduces more standard repertoire. Starting with something easy and familiar...from the radio...sets them up for early success, and a great first concert experience. After the early success, students are more willing to buy into more esoteric music selections. Samantha takes her male students to a baseball game every fall. Everyone gets to go on a special outing, but basebal