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Choral Ethics: MayDay

“The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.” Ernest Hemingway One of my favorite seasonal celebrations is May Day. Today IS May Day and I hope it is lovely where you are. The history […]

May 1, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Leadership, Self Care, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Not Important Enough

“No person is important enough to make me angry.” Thomas Carlyle I have mentioned a few times in this blog I dislike whiners and tattletales. It’s the result of being the oldest of six children; the quickest way for me to tune out your story is to whine or tattle. I made sure my own […]

April 24, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Kindness, Leadership, The Choral Life

Choral Ethics: Almost There

“Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill at ease with yourself.” Honore de Balzac We are almost finished with another Lenten, Holy Week and Easter season. Church musicians are rounding the corner, heading toward the end of the finish line of their busiest six weeks, exhausted and […]

April 17, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Holy week, Leadership, Self Care, The Choral Life

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 […]

April 15, 2025 - Ramona Wis | Leadership, Others, Self Care

Choral Ethics: Conductor Cults

“The great leaders are like the best conductors – they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.” Blaine Lee A few weeks ago, I had lunch with an old friend, Jay*, a choir friend of mine. He teaches and directs in the city, so we don’t always have time to actually […]

April 10, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Leadership, The Choral Life

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 […]

April 7, 2025 - Robyn Hilger | Others

Choral Ethics: April is Autism Awareness Month

Autism is part of who I am. Temple Grandin It’s time for my annual Autism Awareness Month blog post. For those of you who are not aware of the reason why I write one every year; my eldest son has autism. April is just another month for our family since EVERY month is autism awareness […]

April 3, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Autism & Disability, Choral Ethics, Inclusion, The Choral Life

ChoralEd: Auditions

In episode 40, Dr. William Baker discusses the choral audition process for community and professional ensembles. According to Dr. Baker, during the initial screening, the director should clearly articulate the vision and goals of the ensemble to ensure the candidate understands the expectations for membership. For the audition, it is suggested that the candidate perform […]

April 2, 2025 - Micah Bland | ChoralEd

Choral Ethics: Uncomfortable Update

“An Englishman thinks he is moral when he is only uncomfortable.” George Bernard Shaw WARNING: Could be a trigger for some. Sarah’s story troubled me for quite some time, and I didn’t hear from her for several years. Then several ChoralNetters contacted me  and asked about her so I decided to see what happened. She […]

March 27, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Ethics, Difficult Times

Choral Ethics: A Very Uncomfortable Blog

A Very Uncomfortable Blog “Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind.” Queen Elizabeth I WARNING: Could be a trigger for some. From the very beginning of writing this Blog, I have debated whether Choral Ethics should address sexual harassment issues. […]

March 20, 2025 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Difficult Times, The Choral Life
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