“Relationships are built at the speed of trust, and social change happens at the speed of relationships.” (Rev. Jennifer Bailey) This is the third quote that’s guiding many of my actions this year. I’ve only served as Director of Music Ministries for about a month. As a new staff member, building solid relationships in the […]
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The Conductor as Yogi: Our Invisible Practice
Welcome back to The Conductor as Yogi! I took a break from blog writing this summer to create some space to breathe, be with my family, explore other writing projects, and to enjoy the summer’s long days and what nature has to offer. I hope you, as well, had a chance to make some space […]
Beginnings: Stories and Curiosity
I hope that the beginning of the program year or school year is going well for you and that you’ve had several memorable and musical moments already with your choirs. As the new Director of Music Ministries at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Iowa, I’ve learned a ton already and will continue to […]
Beginnings: Purpose and Transformative Gatherings
I realize that it’s been several weeks since I’ve written. It’s been quite a busy summer for me because I have a big life update! Earlier in the summer, I was offered the position of Director of Music Ministries at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Iowa. As a result, I stepped down from […]
Raise Your Voice: First Steps for the Choir Year
This is the third post in a monthly series. https://choralnet.org/archives/660007 Happy August, Choral Directors! If you’re a school teacher or following a similar schedule, you are gearing up for the opening of choir season! Not gearing up too hard, though. We have a few weeks. As you’re starting to gently think about your season, maybe you’re […]
On Choral Music in Worship
By Michael McGlynn I was brought up as a Roman Catholic. My parents endeavoured to give me every opportunity to be exposed to a vast range of music, strongly encouraging our explorations, be they rock or classical music. In school the main exposure to singing was musical drama in the form of Gilbert and Sullivan […]