Today we have a Guest Blogger, my accompanist and assistant, Ben Amenta, who is also my son. He has a few ideas about how we can get through the next few months as well as prepare for the time we can all sing together. With much love, MLGA Choir Present and Future: How Choral Musicians […]
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Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Time for Us All
“This is no time for ease and comfort. It is time to dare and endure.” Winston Churchill Our lives seem to be out of whack this year. Everything we do in our profession has been changed, rescheduled, revamped, reformatted, and rethought. Nothing we do is as it was, and we are struggling in ways we […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Following Through
“You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” Martin Luther Throughout the month of October, we’re revisiting some of the staple issues of Choral Ethics. I’ve written a BUNCH about each of these subjects during the last few years. While most of us now rehearse and […]
9 Tricks and Treats for a Hybrid Halloween Choir Rehearsal!
A Choir Halloween Rehearsal can be festive and productive even when fully remote, hybrid, or live and masked. In fact, I believe our students need Choir Halloween more than ever. It’s something to look forward to and can be one of the most memorable rehearsals of the year. If well-planned, this special rehearsal can be productive, creative, and serve as a way […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Leaving a Mess
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Throughout the month of October, we’re revisiting some of the staple issues of Choral Ethics. I’ve written a BUNCH about each of these subjects during the last few years. While most of us now […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Collaboration
“Lots of colors appear when you’re working with other people.” Jean Stapleton Throughout the month of October, we’re revisiting some of the staple issues of Choral Ethics. I’ve written a BUNCH about each of these subjects during the last few years. While most of us now rehearse and perform in a much different way, these […]