Is is possible that those of us who choose to be music teachers and ensemble directors chose our profession because of its non-musical aspects? For example, let's be honest, to have any effectiveness in getting 25 to 100+ students to cooperate takes a lot of leadership and management skills that have more to do with a Fortune 500 company than they do with the art of music. Another quality of teachers and directors/conductors is control. Is it possible that we choose to work in public schools because we like to control and micromanage things? Are we a bit obsessive compulsive and tend to exhibit Type A personalities?
Lucy Green asks us to reflect on our roles in the classroom and rehearsal hall, and consider adopting a new role. To adopt a new role requires that we change the way we think about our role, which is difficult. However, even if we wanted to change our role, would our administrators or parents want us to change? After all we're in a service profession and we serve the expectations of our community. If this is so, is change possible?
Just something to think about.
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