Praying With My Students
You’ll never see me praying with my students, for one simple reason.
Perspective
One of the hardest things for conductors to manage is their younger students’ lack of perspective.
You’re More Creative Than You Think
Don’t believe me? Try it.
Sufficient Advance Notice
The further advance notice you can give, the better.
After The First Performance
The arc of most choirs’ experience with any piece is predictable.
Difference Without Me
My goal is to develop an ensemble’s autonomy until there’s no difference when I’m not in front of them.
Do I Have What It Takes?
Sometimes questions are meaningless.
You’re Going To Do This Today
I read the room, and I said confidently, “You’re going to read and learn this entire piece today.”
Kinds of Smart
My son said, “You’re smarter than me.”
“Keep The Classical”
Overheard recently: a traditional bel canto voice teacher offering critique to a crossover student singing a jazz standard.