Dear Diane, Randy, and List:
--- In vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com, Clark_Diane <DCLARK@r...> wrote: > Randy B. wrote: > > >You have to be tought to love it? hmm... > > Now, Randy, why do you want to be nit-picky here on Valentine's Day?!
I must say that Diane is a model of dignified conduct on a discussion list. And I wish us all a happy valentine's day - especially in these tense times, it's good to remind ourselves that on this list we may have our differences, but we share a common celebration of the human voice used in song.
I do think the topic has diverged a bit, and frankly I think Randy has a point (or several). Reality is that:
a) children are not taught music and singing in the public schools to the degree that they once were,
b) the arts are in trouble today,
c) if a talented young person wants to consider a career in singing - not just as a serious hobbyist, but expecting to pay the bills by singing - I think Randy's oft-repeated advice that professional prospects in strictly classical musical performance are limited is worth considering.
And yes, I know I'm not a professional singer so perhaps my opinion doesn't count on this list.
For what it's worth,
Michael Gordon
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