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Choral Ethics: Divas I Have Known

June 12, 2025 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.” Aretha Franklin Two ChoralNetters recently have shared their Divas stories with me. I was raised […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Church Choir, Leadership, Self Care, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Christmastime Is Here

December 19, 2024 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill I’m rerunning some Choral Ethics blogs from years past with a few modifications where needed. Two of my MOST REQUESTED December Blogs will also be making their yearly appearances. In a few days, it will be Christmas Eve. Your plans have been […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Church Choir, Kindness, Leadership, Self Care, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Loyalty

June 6, 2024 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” Arthur Conan Doyle Believe it or not, I get many emails about loyalty. Loyalty to a chorus or church choir or alumni group and perhaps another type performing group of some sort. I get questions such as: if my university […]

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Choral Ethics: Choral Culture

April 4, 2024 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“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 […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Church Choir, Holy week, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Busy Times

March 28, 2024 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

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: and I’ll respond when I am able. ~Love, […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Church Choir, Holy week, Leadership, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Christmastime Is Here

December 21, 2023 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill I’m rerunning some Choral Ethics blogs from years past with a few modifications where needed. Two of my MOST REQUESTED December Blogs will also be making their yearly appearances. In a few days, it will be Christmas Eve. Your plans have been […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Church Choir, Kindness, Leadership, The Choral Life

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