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Choral Potpourri: Choral Ethics; Bein’ Highfalutin

September 29, 2016 by Marie Grass Amenta 2 Comments

“It is impossible, in our condition of Society, not to be sometimes a Snob.” William Makepeace Thackeray Recently, I’ve become aware I am being referred to as Highfalutin, an Elitist, and a Snob. All those things are, apparently, bad things. In my own work, I suppose I am a bit highfalutin with my repertoire choices. […]

Filed Under: Autism & Disability, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri

Choral Potpourri: Shut Up and Sing; Things I’d Like to Say to My Choirs, But Don’t

April 27, 2016 by Marie Grass Amenta 3 Comments

                          “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Emily Post   Beginning next week and the rest of the month of May, we will explore a Choral Ethics way of looking at the hiring—and firing—of choral directors. […]

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Choral Potpourri: A Silent Wood; in Observance of National Autism Awareness Month

April 20, 2016 by Marie Grass Amenta 6 Comments

    “Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”  Henry Van Dyke I am delighted ACDA has taken the position of encouraging choirs for all; all ages and all abilities.  I have a very good reason for being happy because I […]

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Choral Potpourri: Kids Say the Darnedest Things

November 30, 2015 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

                                                                               “Anyone who hates children and animals can’t be all bad.” W.C. Fields For the month of December, Choral Potpourri will be a little bit of everything choral. It is our busiest time of year and to break up the tension, I thought we’d begin with a few stories about children and choirs……funny stories (and […]

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Choral Potpourri: Being Grateful

November 23, 2015 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

         “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” Henry David Thoreau I always try to be grateful. In this season of Thanksgiving, I am more grateful than usual. Perhaps our world is in upheaval but there is one thing I know for sure; there is plenty more Good than […]

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Choral Potpourri: Perfection is Over-Rated

October 12, 2015 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

                                                                    Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” Henry Van Dyke Many Choral Ethics problems stem from perfection issues, or the perception of what perfection […]

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