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Choral Ethics: Father Knows Best

October 24, 2024 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” Euripides Most of you know, my Dad passed away at the age of 96 this past February 29. And most of you also know he was a Master Dance Pedagogue, as well as Bob Fosse’s vaudeville partner. I have shared some of his Show […]

Filed Under: Choral Ethics, Kindness, Leadership, Old Ballet Dancer, Self Care, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Cicadas, Brahms and the Approah of Summer

May 30, 2024 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

Dad, Peter Genaro and me at a dance workshop in the 1970s “The truth is, I’ve been lucky. But just like the waltz, life has its own rhythm of rise and fall.” Len Goodman Here in Chicago, the cicadas are out in force. In my area, I awaken to hear a low hum in the […]

Filed Under: A Family of Artists, Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Developing Voices, Kindness, Leadership, Old Ballet Dancer, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Last Man Standing

December 7, 2023 by Marie Grass Amenta 4 Comments

Charles Grass (Dad) left, and Bob Fosse, right. They were about 12 years old. “If you think you can do better, then do better. Don’t compete with anyone; just yourself.” Bob Fosse Today is my father’s 96th birthday. He is still with us, still as sharp as a tack, still very independent and still telling us what to do. We know […]

Filed Under: A Family of Artists, Choral Ethics, Old Ballet Dancer, The Choral Life

Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Perfectly Calm

April 20, 2023 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“With the coming of spring, I am calm again.” Gustav Mahler During the first part of my choral career, I was also a dancer, ballet teacher and choreographer. My ballet background, coupled with understanding and the ability to read complicated scores, made me a natural to choreograph musicals on all levels. I specialized in making […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri, Old Ballet Dancer, Self Care, The Choral Life

Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Last Man Standing

December 8, 2022 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

Dad (Charles Grass) and Bob Fosse, they were probably 12 years old “If you think you can do better, then do better. Don’t compete with anyone; just yourself.” Bob Fosse For the month of December, I’m rerunning some Choral Ethics blogs from years past with a few modifications where needed. Two of my MOST REQUESTED December Blogs will […]

Filed Under: A Family of Artists, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri, Old Ballet Dancer

Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Respect Yourself

April 21, 2022 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. Therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.” Robert Schumann  As we head toward the end of the choral year, it’s time to address a few Choral Ethics dilemmas. Today and next week, I’ll be sharing thoughts from a […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri, Difficult Times, Old Ballet Dancer, pandemic, Self Care, The Choral Life

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