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Remixing the Algorithm: TikTok for Choirs

• Choose a piece of music for you and your small group to • Create a duet providing commentary or responding to an
parody (at least 30 seconds). already existing TikTok video.

• Although you do not have to post on TikTok, you will be • Propose a similar assignment that appeals to you more.
asked to submit to the teacher for a class viewing.

Duet Creation Activity Frequently Asked Questions
Duet is a function on TikTok that allows you to record As I have presented on Music Teacher TikTok and
alongside an existing video. Follow one of the following Choir TikTok at state and national conferences, I have en-
prompts to create your own duet: countered several repeated concerns from music teachers,
which I address below.
• Create a duet singing with yourself.
Is TikTok Safe?
• Create a duet or trio singing with 1 or 2 of your class- TikTok is just about as safe as any other social media
mates. platform. Best practices for social media safety include be-
ing selective about the information that you include on
• Create a duet singing alongside an already existing Tik- your profile and within your videos. Examine your videos
Tok video. for location data. Are you unintentionally sharing your

Creators to Follow
There are so many creators to follow who contribute to Choir TikTok. Here are just a few active creators to follow if you are looking to
populate your feed with choral creators:

Name Handle Follow For…

Myles Finn @itsmrfinn Warm-ups using pop music; performances

Yesenia Navarro Garcia @yeseniathat1musicteacher Everyday choir experiences; trends

Coty Raven Morris @cotyraven Car thoughts; BTS Choir Professor

Chanticleer @chanticleersf BTS the professional choral ensemble

Emily Morris @emilykristenmorris Warm-ups; voice teacher reactions; performing on Broadway

Cheryl Porter @cherylporterdiva Warm-ups; Exercises; Voice Builders; Voice Lesson BTS

Eric Whitacre @ericwhitacreofficial Daily life as a composer; Insight to his work

Biko’s Manna @bikosmanna Young musicians

Kevin Woosley @kevinwoosleypiano Music Theory; Piano

Page to Stage @pagetostagemusic Ear Training; Pitch Memory Activities

ChorTeach Volume 15 • Issue 4 10 Summer 2023