“An Englishman thinks he is moral when he is only uncomfortable.” George Bernard Shaw I am re-running four Choral Ethics Blogs which I feel are topical and important for the month of August. I am taking a bit of a break but will be back in September with new blogs. MLGA WARNING: Could be a […]
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Choral Ethics: Uncomfortable Blog
“Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind.” Queen Elizabeth I I am re-running four Choral Ethics Blogs which I feel are topical and important for the month of August. I am taking a bit of a break but will be […]
Choral Ethics: Who Will You Choose?
“Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart One of my sons is also a musician and when he was quite young and had started lessons, we played a game. It was a game […]
Choral Ethics: Favorite Teacher
“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” John Steinbeck With the end of the school year, I have […]
Choral Ethics: October Ghost Story
“As a child I loved ghost stories.” Rebecca Hall During the remainder of October, we’re revisiting some of the staple issues of Choral Ethics. I’ve written a BUNCH about each which remain at the center of Choral Ethics. Today’s Choral Ethics dilemma is perfect for a late October day. Jacob* contacted me with what he […]
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 During the remainder of October, we’re revisiting some of the staple issues of Choral Ethics. I’ve written a BUNCH about each of these subjects and they remain at the center of Choral Ethics. Today […]