Tired

Tired piles on tired as activity piles on activity.

What does the director do?

Demand a vigorous rehearsal, denying the exhaustion of the singers?

Slow down, offer sympathy and a restful, unproductive time?

Surely there’s a middle ground to find – one which honors the time that the singers have committed, while also honoring their many other commitments.

Surely there’s a way to show love and maintain momentum.

It’s a dance, and one that requires the conductor to constantly evaluate their pacing, their expectations, their rehearsal plan to tailor it to the moment.