Just like that, it’s June. It’s the last week of this impossible, interminable year, at least here. (Some ended last week. Some have a week or two to go.)
Of course, it wasn’t just like that. Every year is a marathon, but this was an ironman triathlon if ever I saw one.
Congratulations. When you make it across the finish line, take a bow.
If you presented no performances, take a bow. If you created 100 virtual choirs, take a bow. If you made sure your ensembles got as much repertoire as usual, take a bow. If you set repertoire aside and prioritized the mental and emotional welfare of your students, take a bow.
Take a bow without comparing yourself to any other teacher. You did it.
You did it.