Personality clashes

Hi all,

It's getting about that time of year where the pressure of upcoming midterms, stress of busy lives, and overall personality clashes bring out interpersonal conflicts between choir members.

In an ideal world, nothing would make me happier than to have every singer in our choirs get along with everyone else. Whether you do or not, however, is irrelevant; it CANNOT and WILL NOT get in the way of our shared goal of musical excellence.

I've spoken to several people individually. This is a gentle reminder to everyone:

• Check your personal problems, egos, and personality conflicts at the door when you enter rehearsal.
• Review the Professional Standards set forth in your syllabus and find ways in which you can improve in fulfilling them. They are a requirement for membership in the choirs and determine your grade.
  
• Make EVERY MINUTE of rehearsal focused towards making our ensembles the best they can be.

It is your responsibility now to see that no further reminders (which would be much less gentle) are necessary.

RCB