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The Conductor as Yogi: Deep Processing

February 3, 2026 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

I’m a deep processor by nature.  I think through most tasks and plans in a detailed way, use my foresight to the best of my ability and yes, sometimes take a long time making even a simple decision (please, no 8-page restaurant menus for me). Deep processing, I have read, is a sign of intelligence (I’ll […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Choralosophy, Leadership, Others, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, mindfulness, Teaching from the Podium, Yoga

One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs

August 24, 2018 by Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts 1 Comment

Week 23: Friday, August 24, 2018  “Hidden Memories (Déjà Vu)” by Gordon Thornett Text by Linda Marcus SSA, a cappella Sweet, simple, innocent. Gordon Thornett’s setting of Linda Marcus’ text is all those and more. Based entirely on the pentatonic scale, the musical motifs are reminiscent of childhood songs and melodies, while the poetry recalls […]

Filed Under: One From the Folder, Others, Treble Choirs, Women's Choirs Tagged With: aging, childhood, Gordon Thornett, grief, Linda Marcus, loss, mindfulness, snow, Winter

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