Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers, is fresh take on the classic advice column—this time for all things choral music! Modeled after the beloved “Dear Sally” format, this blog will answer your questions about choral music education, performance, and leadership. Whether you’re curious about vocal technique, rehearsal tips, repertoire selection, or the “other” side […]
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Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers
Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers, is fresh take on the classic advice column—this time for all things choral music! Modeled after the beloved “Dear Sally” format, this blog will answer your questions about choral music education, performance, and leadership. Whether you’re curious about vocal technique, rehearsal tips, repertoire selection, or the “other” side […]
The Conductor as Yogi: From Summer Re-Set to Life Practice
“We are what we repeatedly do.” Attributed to Will Durant, on the ideas of Aristotle It is a bit of a fantasy to think summer will be free from professional responsibilities and busy schedules. We still have young children, aging parents, summer camps and classes, travel planning, or conducting engagements. But summer is, in many […]
The Conductor as Yogi: Self-Study When the Heat is On
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle You may be peaking for a year-end concert or finalizing details for Easter services. Or perhaps you just finished that massive collaboration that took months of planning. Exhausted? No doubt. Exhilarated? Hopefully. Still feeling the heat? Yup. Now is the best time for some self-study. The […]
Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers
Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers, is fresh take on the classic advice column—this time for all things choral music! Modeled after the beloved “Dear Sally” format, this blog will answer your questions about choral music education, performance, and leadership. Whether you’re curious about vocal technique, rehearsal tips, repertoire selection, or the “other” side […]
The Conductor as Yogi: Making Sense One Note at a Time
“The key to the mystery of a great artist is that for reasons unknown, he will give away his energies and his life just to make sure that one note follows another … and leaves us with the feeling that something is right in the world.” Leonard Bernstein One note following another. The linear, technical, […]