Jonathan Albertini is the founder and director of Cornerstone Chorus, and the director of The Blenders chorus.
Jono has been one of the driving forces behind barbershop harmony and a cappella on the Gold Coast of Australia for many years. I talked with him about how he got started, how he started a competitive chorus for young men from scratch, and which choir leaders he admires.
Expect to learn:
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How Cornerstone Chorus develops their engaging visual performance plans
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Jono's method for making sure all singers learn the correct notes
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Why a choir leader should improve their conducting gesture before asking the choir to change
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Why it's crucial for choir leaders to identify the special skills in their singers
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Where is the best place to go to upskill as a choir leader
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Who are the Two Jonos and how they work together
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And much more...
Support the show on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/danbennett
The Blenders Chorus
https://www.theblenders.com.au/
Cornerstone Chorus Website
https://cornerstonechorus.com.au/
Cornerstone Chorus YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@cornerstonechorus7417/featured
Harmony University (USA)
https://www.barbershop.org/events/harmony-university-2024
Cornerstone Chorus Contest Set 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUMV24S91-c&pp=ygUSY29ybmVyc3RvbmUgY2hvcnVz
Cornerstone Chorus performance of Girl Next Door
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWD7ONvVvWI&pp=ygUSY29ybmVyc3RvbmUgY2hvcnVz