Mike wrote:
> how would it lend 'professional status' to the list? and, what's the > point of doing so? isn't it just a discussion group for all interested in singing, professional or, otherwise? > I think many of us who are music professionals consider VOCALIST as part of our professional activity. It serves as a teaching tool for singers -- teachers and students alike. I would like it to have a more respected name than "vocalist-temporary," which sounds like something that's not important or secure enough to be permanent. My real gripe is not so much our location as our unbecoming name.
> being housed at a university would probably make the list more > secluded than being at yahoo. wouldn't it? > We weren't secluded when we were housed at the U. of Oahu, Finland. The internet is open to all.
> i'm not necessarily opposed to the idea, i just don't know what any > real advantages would be. > For me, respect is the issue.
> --- > Dr. Diane M. Clark, Assoc. Prof. of Music > Dept. of Music, Rhodes College > 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112 > http://www.rhodes.edu > > >
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