Musicguy57

People's lives are very busy. I encourage you to be thankful for their dedication and enjoy when are able to perform. I have been in parishes where this would have been like manna from heaven.…

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Just saw it - The American Choral Directors Association Choral journal is all about French choral music andhas an article about teaching French. Might be worth a look

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I am quite sad for you. This is such a typical storyline with hundreds of possible variations. I've lived through this type of abuse several times, each with very different outcomes. The consi…

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This is impossible to sing. There are so many other options; Christmas is nearly here and gone. Look toward next year and breathe deeply for the next few weeks.

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Let them sing. It is a great thing that people want to participate in song.

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Given the musicological bent of this forum, it is intriguing that some of the hymns on this list are considered "Catholic". Before the Second Vatican Council, the bulk of these selections …

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Hi,
Returning to an old favorite of mine but need to use a TTB version. Would anyone have it? Was published by J. Fisher & Bro in 1931. Would sure appreciate borrowing it. Thanks

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In most cases, I have paid per call particularly if it is an ongoing commitment. I will sometimes offer a flat rate for a specific project.

Section leaders are a great idea. Howev…

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Sounds like an insurance issue to me. in other instances when this has happened, the insurance policy was the driver.

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Please forgive me but with all the conversation about quality and appropriate music in good taste, I. always fail to see how hymns like this are any better or worse than "Sing to the Mountains&q…

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Hi, I for one like "On Eagle's Wings" for many reasons. As a professional musician with advanced degrees and study at some of the US major musical institutions, I don't find it a…

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It is so interesting to me. The Oxford movement was a sea change level event. More interesting to me, as I read this and other posts, is the conflict that arises when reality challenges our romanti…

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I have had jobs where the additional fees are part of the salary. The hours of each week were adjusted to meet this need. At another place, I received a 1099 for all stipends -- they were all disbu…

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We have the illusion that the Tridentine Rite, in fact all Roman Church teaching, was followed fully to the letter of the law. The reality could not be further from the truth. There have been locali…

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I think this is wonderful. You demonstrate an ability to bridge several worlds of musical composition and demonstrate some key elements of music in Italy vs the US. Clearly, y…

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