On Thursday, December 11, 2014, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Congregation Beth Elohim co-hosted a community sing along of Handel’s Messiah. Many of Brooklyn’s wonderful choirs were well represented, as well as fellow Brooklynites from the community at large. The chamber orchestra and amazing soloists made for a wonderful singing experience. I can’t think…
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Who Gets to Perform? The Ethics and Aesthetics of Social Practice
This was an excellent blog post by Simon Dove on BAM’s blog. I could not help but post a comment. You can see it all at this link: http://bam150years.blogspot.com/2014/12/who-gets-to-perform-ethics-and.html I have reposted my comment below: I was surprised and delighted to read this blog post. I am not a professional dancer, but in 2012 I…
New York City Labor Chorus
My friend’s mom sings in this chorus and her mother gifted me with a ticket to their performance on Saturday, November 15, at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The concert honored one of my personal heroes, Pete Seeger. I am a big fan of choruses. Singing with others creates community. Singing with others for…