Hi, Craig. I would suggest for one thing that your colleague (B) write a
letter of commendation to the head of the music department testifying to the
willingness of (A) to work and what accomplishment have been made under the
tutelage of (B). Since the transfer was approved, how is it that (D)
refuses to allow it to go through? Is it safe to assume that (A) can bring
her parents into the picture and that they can insist on the transfer? (A)
might consider going to another school, and suggesting to the head of this
department that she is considering doing so if the transfer isn't effective
immediately. (A) might even be able to transfer mid-semester and if so, the
head of this department might be more willing to force the transfer rather
than lose a student (and the tuition that comes with the student).
Terry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Tompkins" <craigtompkins@t...>
From: "Craig Tompkins" <craigtompkins@t...>
To: "vocalist" <vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com>
To: "vocalist" <vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 6:57 PM
Subject: [vocalist] teacher's conduct
> A colleague (B) has asked for advice with this problem. A student
> (female, early 20's) has decided to attend college after studying with B
> for several years. The student is conscientious, works hard and is very
> easy to get along with. At college she is studying with D, who is the
> head of the voice department. Her first two lessons were cancelled on
> rather short notice because D had a professional engagement, at her
> first actual lesson, D spent 15 minutes of the 30 talking before a note
> was sung. As the student sang, D proceeded to berate her telling her
> that her technique was all wrong and that her previous teacher had done
> considerable damage to her. At her next lesson, the student was nearly
> brought to tears by D's attitude and remarks. She went to the head of
> the music department, told her what had happened and requested a
> transfer to another teacher. This transfer was approved but D then told
> her that she could only transfer if D released her from her studio, she
> then proceeded to tell this young women that she was obviously not
> willing to work and apply herself to her studies. The student has
> returned to B for lessons and emotional support. In the mean time,
> several of her other teachers have alluded to the problem she had in D's
> studio. It appears that D has been telling other staff members that she
> is lazy and a trouble maker. Have any of you found yourselves or your
> students in similar situations? What advice would you give to my
colleague?
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> Many thanks for your help,
> Craig, Burnaby BC
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