An interesting article was forwarded my way by Joshua Bronfman that highlights the growing issue of adults touching children in an educational setting. See what you think: Some Ottawa parents say a local school board's hands-off policy has gone too far after it forced a popular choir director to quit. Since September, Uwe Lieflander […]
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Mormon Flash Mob
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir takes over Williamsburg. The singing starts at 3:20. See if you can pick out the voice that doesn’t belong to the MTC at 7:17. (Source: Tim Smith, Baltimore Sun)
Grumpy Orchestra Players
I wonder if the salary difference doesn’t account for some of the grumpiness we find in orchestras. Tim Smith, of the Baltimore Sun, points to the latest data about orchestra compentsation in this article: People on the podium are still doing quite well, regardless of the recession . . . From my quick glance, […]
Boogie Woogie Lux Aurumque
Found this on Eric’s blog – a boogie woogie version of his Lux Aurumque:
Choral Caffeine: Lemonade and Choral Repertoire
You’ve heard the old joke. Q: What are the best three things about teaching? A: June, July, and August. (of course, it’s not true) Now here it is . . . It’s summer. You have finished what was by any measure an academic year filled with joys and tears, success and maybe […]
Bobby McFerrin Interview “Catching Song”
Bobby McFerrin gives some great interviews. If you have 52 minutes, or have an opportunity to listen to it while you drive, you should give this a listen. He is a fascinating musician with some keen insights on music making. Look here for the interview. Thanks to Brendan Walls for pointing me […]