“He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life.” Victor Hugo I am sure you are busy. In fact, I know you are busy this week. This week, Holy Week is the distillation of all […]
Choral Potpourri: Do No Harm
“I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.” Hippocratic Oath Last week, I mentioned speaking with nine people at the ACDA Central Conference about Choral Ethics. I spoke with all sorts of choral folk; Choir Moms, college professors, singers, students […]
Choral Potpourri: Are We Having Fun Yet?
“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” Dr. Seuss I had fun at the ACDA Central Division’s conference last week. I saw old friends and colleagues, met some wonderful people, was introduced to a new technique or two as well as music I can use now and heard some outstanding choirs. I […]
Choral Potpourri: The Opposite
“The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.” Niles Bohr In January, I wrote a ChoralBlog Choral Ethics piece called “Scorched Earth,” about choral directors leaving a disaster for their replacements. Leo* contacted me soon after wanting to share his story. It […]
Choral Potpourri: Choral Ethics in Chicago
“……..Bet your bottom dollar you lose the blues in Chicago, Chicago, The town that Billy Sunday couldn’t shut down…..,” Fred Fisher, 1922 I am very excited to be attending the ACDA Central Division Conference “,Lift Every Voice,” in Chicago next week. And yes, Chicago IS my hometown though I do reside in a suburb. Like […]
Choral Potpourri: Choral Ethics in Chicago
“……..Bet your bottom dollar you lose the blues in Chicago, Chicago, The town that Billy Sunday couldn’t shut down…..,” Fred Fisher, 1922 I am very excited to be attending the ACDA Central Division Conference “,Lift Every Voice,” in Chicago next week. And yes, Chicago IS my hometown though I do reside in a suburb. […]