In a message dated 10/10/00 10:37:56 PM, RALUCOB@a... writes:
<< lloyd wrote:
<< most of the ideas expressed seem to more reflect the viewers prejudices than address the actual elements of the art form. >> >>
Mike, you quoted Lloyd's statement above, then, a few paragraphs later, you said:
<< 'the' dramatic element??? are you saying "a-ha, that modulation tells us he is really her brother"? give me a break! aside from the example cited above and the few like it, the rest is largely a bunch of nice tunes that are either happy, sad, troubled, etc. about what? who knows. maybe the second trombone part has the answer.>>
Mike, you prove Lloyd's point very well. In my opinion, the above paragraph written by you shows that your sole motivation here is to air your own prejudices toward this particular musical form. I respectfully suggest that you graciously allow others their preferences, and you are welcome to yours. The sarcastic tone and condescension in your words is truly unnecessary here. I feel the same about the sarcasm shown here upon occasion toward other forms. To me, that is not education -- not a professional sharing of ideas -- nor particularly enlightening. It is as though some subscribe to the philosophy that the only way to build up one's self or beliefs is to denegrate another's.
Respectfully, Lynda Lacy
Lynda Lacy, Director of Choral Activities Jackson Preparatory School Jackson, Mississippi "Allow your voice to serve the music, not the other way around." - B. R. Henson
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