In a message dated 02/14/2002 9:37:17 AM Central Standard Time,
Domisosing@a... writes:
<< So here's an interesting question?
Is it our job as vocal teachers to impose our preference of style on our
students?
>>
Well, maybe I'm taking this too personally, but I don't think I said anything
about imposing our stylistic preferences on anyone. I don't think elementary
school teachers really think "See Dick Run" is that interesting of a book,
but it's a step on the way to being able to read more interesting literature
later. You can't throw Anne Rice at a little kid and expect her to read it
(nor would it be appropriate). I'm just saying I think the pop-style
broadway stuff, a la RENT and the like, is stylistically inappropriate for
the student. I never suggested making her sing "Alma del core" till she's
blue in the face. I suggested the Kids' B'way Solos and my only comment
about her choice was that she can't have EVERYTHING she wants. Walk before
she can run.
Christine Thomas
Wauwatosa, WI
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