by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Apr 2, 2024 | Musings
There is a wonderful world of funny things that happen during rehearsal. Most of the time, they are just a natural outgrowth of the camaraderie and relationship that any conductor has with singers. Recently, for example, at a Gold Coast rehearsal that I led, we were...
by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Mar 19, 2024 | Musings
A little bit, more often, is better than a whole lot, all at once. If you’ve ever gardened, you know that the least exciting work—but in some ways the most important—is to stay on top of those weeds. When Sandy and I are trying to get the butternut squash to “take” in...
by Regan Burke | Feb 26, 2024 | Musings
I used to ignore articles that say cognitive decline slows if I eliminate sugar or play bridge. I found workarounds instead. When I lost my numbers, I set up automatic payments with the bank to pay bills. I can never remember if choir practice is on the fourth or...
by Sounds Good | Feb 26, 2024 | Musings
Just as Barbara Streisand sings about her “misty, water-colored memories,” in the film, “The Way We Were,” we asked you for the titles of songs and the specific memories they evoke. You didn’t disappoint. Thank you for sharing your responses with us! “The Wedding...
by Sandy Siegel Miller | Feb 26, 2024 | Musings
The summer I was 13, and the following two summers, before I turned 16 and could apply for a “real” job, I worked at Tasty Freeze, a local frozen custard shop owned by a friend of my older brother, Jack. I suppose there was some abuse of child-labor rules, but I loved...
by Sandy Siegel Miller | Feb 5, 2024 | Musings
“There is an epidemic of loneliness in the United States and lacking [social] connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.” “…the physical consequences of poor connection can be devastating, including...
