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The Conductor as Yogi: Intention

October 3, 2023 by Ramona Wis 1 Comment

“Our intention creates our reality.” Wayne Dyer We sit or get grounded in a comfortable position. We begin to breathe. We acknowledge our busy minds, without judging or criticizing, and let the breath do its magic. Creating space for good with the inhale, letting go of what we no longer need with the exhale.  A […]

Filed Under: Choral Clarity, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Intention, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: The Energy Drain of Judgment

September 19, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

It is no news flash that we live in an incredibly judgmental world. Even in the last 10 years, the opportunities to “like” or judge have increased exponentially and the impact on our time, our state of mind, and the quality of our professional work is profound.  Especially because we don’t realize what is happening. […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, The Choral Life Tagged With: Choral Method, Leadership, Yoga

Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Practice. Again. And Again.

September 7, 2023 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“No art is less spontaneous than mine. What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters.” Edgar Degas This is a Choral Ethics Blog post repeat from several years ago. I need to slow down and plotting out the rest of the summer now seems like a smart idea. […]

Filed Under: A Family of Artists, Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life

The Conductor as Yogi: Fresh from the Core

September 5, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

It’s a new school year, a new season.  We spent time this summer reading, taking coursework, watching videos, or reviewing (a lot of) repertoire as we programmed for our ensembles.  We come back to our work renewed, “fresh.” But is this “freshness” our rediscovered self or a duplication of everything and everyone else out there?  […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

Episode 164: Is “Music Education for All” Realistic? with Stephen Cox

September 2, 2023 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

Stephen Cox has the honor of being the FIRST band director and educator to appear on the show! His perspective on music education brings some different insights to the big picture so to speak. This created a very productive conversation about the pros and cons of our traditional models of music delivery in schools. From Stephen: […]

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Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Envy and Jealousy

August 31, 2023 by Marie Grass Amenta Leave a Comment

“The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.” William Penn This is a Choral Ethics Blog post repeat from several years ago. I need to slow down and plotting out the rest of the summer now seems like a smart idea. I try to be here, one way or another, every week […]

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