“Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.” George Carlin Jackie* and I became friends at a long ago ACDA national conference and have stayed in contact for several decades. She directs a community chorus two states over and emailed me about a situation which came up during her summer audition period […]
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Choral Ethics: Choral Culture
“People don’t mind being mean; but they never want to be ridiculous.” Moliere Another week, another group of emails. The emails I usually receive are about similar dilemmas and sometimes I wonder if it’s the phase of the moon or something. Perhaps it’s just that certain times of the choral year present similar problems for […]
Choral Ethics: Busy Times
I am taking a bit of a Choral Ethics break for the next few weeks and this is a Choral Ethics Blog repeat. My Dad died on February 29, which seemed appropriate. If you have a Choral Ethics dilemma or query or comment, please email me: marie@midwestmotet.org and I’ll respond when I am able. ~Love, […]
Choral Ethics: Ethical Dilemma
I am taking a bit of a Choral Ethics break for the next few weeks and this is a Choral Ethics Blog repeat. My Dad died on February 29, which seemed appropriate. If you have a Choral Ethics dilemma or query or comment, please email me: marie@midwestmotet.org and I’ll respond when I am able. ~Love, […]
Choral Ethics: Favorite Teacher
I am taking a bit of a Choral Ethics break this week and this is a Choral Ethics Blog repeat. My Dad did die, on February 29, which seemed appropriate. If you have a Choral Ethics dilemma or query or comment, please email me: marie@midwestmotet.org and I’ll respond when I am able. ~Love, Marie “I […]
Choral Ethics: The Annual “Have Some Manners” Blog
“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” Tecumseh Do you ever say “please” to your singers? Or is it always a […]