“It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” Harry S. Truman Four years ago, Jay’s* partner was accepted to medical school in a university town with a great music school and many fine community music organizations. Jay was very happy. He got a job as the […]
Choral Potpourri: Who is Doing Towels?
“The buck stops here!” Harry S Truman When we first dream of becoming a choral director, we think of the music. We work hard to become good musicians; we practice, learn repertoire and practice some more. And we imagine our life will be all great masterpieces and singing and working with great people […]
Choral Potpourri: Scorched Earth
“Let’s not be narrow, nasty and negative.” T.S Eliot I have a group of choral colleagues I regularly contact for their Choral Ethics opinions and help with the Choral Ethics Project. I admire these folks and think they are fine examples of what it means to be an Ethical Choral Professional because […]
Choral Potpourri: Promises to Keep
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep.” Robert Frost As we begin the New Year, we begin another Choral Ethics series. I do not know how many will be in this particular series because there seems to be an abundance of […]
Choral Potpourri: New Year’s Resolutions
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man.” Benjamin Franklin January of 2016 is almost upon us. As the old year of 2015 winds down, it is time for reflection. Next week, we will begin another Choral Ethics series so […]
Choral Potpourri: Christmas Eve Eve
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Charles Dickens We are almost finished for the 2015 holiday and concert season. Those of us in the community and academic sectors are finished already and can take a deep breath. Those of us doing church choir […]