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Dr. Clark Roush's avatar

I start year 40 of being a university choir conductor. In my program conductor’s notes, I thank my audiences for being open to the magical and special one-night community formed during our concerts! I passionately believe that is what happens.

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Shira Erlichman's avatar

Year 40! I'm amazed. What an incredible role you play & what a tender invitation you provide.

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Dr. Clark Roush's avatar

Thank you for your kind words!

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Ethan Lipsitz's avatar

Thank you for this, and reminding me of that question I asked you. I think about this language for collective awe and connection through music so often. One of the most recent words that came to me was 'awesong'. Maybe that resonates a lil. The elevator man keeps going up from here.

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Shira Erlichman's avatar

love you love awesong love your mind love you again

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Rose Blakelock's avatar

thanks for the flashback to the hootenanny days at the white haus in JP 🤍🤍🤍

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Shira Erlichman's avatar

you're welcome! such a joy to dip into those times.

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kimberly drew's avatar

Shira, I weep! Thank you for taking the time to share these thoughts, prompts, reminders and invitations. Appreciate you and your heart and mind so deeply <3

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Shira Erlichman's avatar

kimberly! i'm so grateful you're here & that these reached you. evergrateful for your way in the world.

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Sara Gomez's avatar

ugh yes!! I joined a community choir two years ago, and another this year. it’s just the best. I’ll be singin’ Gentle, Everybody all day today 💕

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Shira Erlichman's avatar

Yay! Thank you for singing with us :)

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Tiffany's avatar

love pancakey cakes!!

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