In memory of Rose Marie Ditto Grass, November 24, 1927 to July 29, 2014 A few years ago, I decided I would write a book about something I now call “Choral Ethics.” A few things motivated me, including a rather unpleasant encounter at a community arts event with a choral colleague. Nothing seemed to provoke […]
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Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Audition Plan
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Alan Lakein The one thing I know for sure about holding auditions is this; you have to plan. If you are the one auditioning, it’s not always necessary for you to plan; you just show up on time and do what is asked of you. If you need […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Choral Ethics in the News
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” Potter Stewart There have been two music/choral ethics incidents in the news in the last week or so. I will not name names or places but you can probably figure out who is who from the […]
From the Standing Committees: Music Advocacy Challenges and Opportunities
In the current issue of Choral Journal, we share our first installment of a regular column feature: a rotation of articles from ACDA’s Seven Standing Committees. This month, Lynn Brinckmeyer from the Advocacy & Collaboration Committee writes about Music Advocacy Challenges and Opportunities. An excerpt of her article follows below. You can read the rest […]
11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior!
In our Choral Clarity Facebook Community and spreading across many of the choral Facebook groups, an article regarding rude audiences was basically telling parents to grow up. The truth is: We have the power to change the culture of our audience. Here are: 11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior! 11 Tips To Eliminating Rude Audience Behavior!
Choral Potpourri: A Little Cheese With Your Whine?
“Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve.” Robert Burns I can’t stand whiners. Maybe it’s because I am the oldest of six, the mother of three and the aunt of 12 (that doesn’t include the 4 great-nieces […]