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to snap on all rests in a piece of music or utilizing Cur- mal thinking silence, age-appropriate language
wen/Glover hand gestures to reinforce melodic lines.
• Clear/respectful nonverbal communication
• Scaffolding: logical/appropriate sequence of activi-
ties to get from prior knowledge to goal • Teacher/professional disposition

• Culturally responsive/relevant element Communication:

Delivery: • Feedback loops (specific goal presented—students do
it—feedback on goal)
• Preparation (ex. completed slides, materials, knows
plan, know the music, score study, purposeful warmups • Specific/appropriate feedback on musical concepts
linked to goals for the day)
• Specific/appropriate feedback on behavior (class-
• Pacing/energy/active participation (students always room management)
have a task, not too long on one thing)
• Modeling and instrument skills (singing, playing,
• Clear/efficient verbal communication: teacher talk is hand signs)
minimal but specific, with minimal pause words, mini-

Angel City Chorale - Los Angeles
Competition for Young Composers

2025

$3,500 prize
Open to ages 18-30
SATB & 3-5 minutes in length
No application fee

For details and information visit:
angelcitychorale.org/composer-competition

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