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The Conductor as Yogi: Making Sense One Note at a Time

March 18, 2025 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“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, […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, The Choral Life Tagged With: Conducting, Leadership, Making sense, Teaching, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: An Encouragement

December 24, 2024 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

As I sat down to write this last CAY blog post of the year, I contemplated various topics but kept coming back to an overriding sense that what we all need right now is Encouragement, capital E. At the root of the word “encourage” is the French “coeur” or heart.  Encouragement is a way of […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Encouragement, Leadership, Spirit, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: (Become) Aware, Adapt, Repeat

October 29, 2024 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“Awareness is like the sun.  When it shines on things, they are transformed.” Thich Nhat Hanh I recently presented a webinar entitled, “Our Voice as Our Superpower: From Sound to Mission” for the yoga and Brain Longevity® Specialist community, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation.  It was an interesting opportunity to explore the […]

Filed Under: Others Tagged With: Awareness, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Own Your Purpose, (Re-) Define Your Mission

October 1, 2024 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“Actually, you can only expect a fulfilling life if you dedicate yourself to finding out who you are.  To finding the ineffable, idiosyncratic seeds of possibility already planted inside.  There is some surrender required here.”  ~ Stephen Cope When I think about the times in my life when I felt the most engaged and focused […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, The Choral Life Tagged With: Dharma, Leadership, Mission, Purpose, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Seeing Ourselves Whole

September 3, 2024 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together.” B.K.S. Iyengar It’s hard to believe I am starting my fifth year writing this blog.  My intention in those early days of the pandemic was to encourage conductors, […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: What Have We Learned

May 14, 2024 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” Phil Collins There is a pause, if we choose to take it, after a concert season, academic year, major project, or significant life experience.  Like savasana at the end of a yoga practice, we take the opportunity to assimilate, to feel the effects of […]

Filed Under: Choral Clarity, Choral Culture, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

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