The buzz of excitement from the first few weeks of school may be starting to wane, but what a perfect time to reconnect to our core choir love?! In this episode, Dr. David Langley shares his research and how teachers can apply what he found right now. What started as a nine-month research study aimed at uncovering why people join choir organizations, turned into a spotlight on figuring out what motivates people to join a choir and what keeps them coming back. Dr. Langley offers tips to build the research findings into your rehearsals and classroom both immediately and long-term. We hope this episode reignites your passion, offers you some energy, and provides a jumping-off point for new ideas to keep both you and your singers motivated and coming back for more!

Find out more about Dr. David Langley here: https://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/music/faculty/dr-david-langley/

Read more details from Dr. Langley’s presentation at the National ACDA Children’s and Youth Conductors Retreat in Atlanta 2020: EmilyBurch.org/podcast

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell

**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff