“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden […]
The Choral Life
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Ethical Dilemma, Part 2
“Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life, it is bad to damage and destroy life.” Albert Schweitzer Today’s Choral Ethics blog is a rerun from several years ago. It’s still applicable as we begin to get back to normal. MLGA Last week, I asked you to […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Ethical Dilemma, Part 1
“Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.” Emily Post Today’s Choral Ethics blog is a rerun from several years ago. It’s still applicable as we begin to get back to normal. MLGA I have had two ChoralNetters contact me in […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Morning Routine
“Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.” William Blake Today is the seventh anniversary of my Mom’s death so I ask a little indulgence. Never fear, I promise my musings will have something to do with the subject of today’s blog! I’ve mentioned before my Mom […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Our Own Worst Enemy
“Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much.” Oscar Wilde Manda* tells me she can’t believe, in the 21st century, this happened to her. She thought she had moved on and now is faced with an uncomfortable dilemma. Here is her story; she asked my advice, and I gave it. What would you […]
Are You Connected?
No, I’m not talking about technology or the Cosa Nostra. I’m asking about your connection to a community of human beings you feel a relationship with, a community that allows you to both give and receive over time, that you learn from and also give back to. I know I’m not the only one reflecting […]