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Giving a student the stick is one of those “Pay it Forward” things we are supposed to do as choral educators.  When we identify a student with both musical aptitude and the interest in becoming a conductor, it is incumbent upon us to then provide that fledgling conductor an opportunity to lead the ensemble in […]

Cal Newport, who writes one of my favorite blogs, posted this summary of a talk given in 1986 by Nobel Prize winner Richard Hamming. The talk he gave, and Cal’s post, speak to the value of hard work, time use, and creating conditions to foster creativity. I found it a fascinating read, and super valuable to […]