For many, the terms “reflection,” “introspection, or “philosophy” are about as attractive as the words “dental drill.” But trust me for a short 230 words, will you, please? Choral conductors cannot simply be musical mechanics; we have a responsibility to dig a little deeper. Among the great philosophical souls in our profession was the […]
Henryville Needs a Hand
It’s that crazy-busy time of year in our profession. Think about the biggest stumbling block you’ve faced during this season. Was it an irascible and inflexible colleague in the athletic department? Maybe you’re struggling with a couple of diva students. Perhaps you have some high-maintenance parents rattling your cage. Now put yourself in […]
Sixty-Minute Miracles
In university ensembles, we often work 5 hours per week for 8 weeks or more to prepare 1 concert. Yet, Sunday morning comes for church choirs relentlessly every Sunday, needing a song of quality to support worship. I follow a few simple steps to help make each week’s selection productive and helpful for services. […]
Sunday Inspiration: Come Unto Me
Saturday Respite: 13 X 7 = 28
Tomorrow is tax day. For a this week’s Saturday Respite let’s let Abbot and Costello do some math for us. (I got hammered by Uncle Sam this year – maybe I should hire these guys as my accountant!)