Sam Meredith SS Ch. 12 Summary

Sam
Chapter 12 Summary- Singers have a tendency to refuse to take personal responsibility for their problems. When our voice doesn't sound as good we are always more than willing to find a myriad of excuses why we cannot perform to the best of our abilities. In the end, however, we exercise more control of the health and preparedness of our voice than anything else and we need to take responsibility for it. This principle should also guide our relationship with directors and conductors. We should definitely take into account what they have to say, but in the end we know better than anyone else what is best for our voice and for us as people and that should be our first priority. Personal responsibility also needs to take effect when we show up to our rehearsals. It is our responsibility to have our music learned. It doesn't matter how long it takes us to learn it, but it needs to be learned by our deadline. This kind of responsibility is a key part of having integrity as a performer and being a good colleague
Key Concept-Personal responsibility is an incredibly important characteristic for a singer. It prevents us from making excuses when our voice isn't in great condition, increases our preparedness, and helps us have better relationships with directors and colleagues
Key Terms-Personal Responsibility, La Voce
Making Connections-I know that I am quite often guilty of making excuses regarding my singing. I think I need to just take care of it better and deal with it when it doesn't feel the best.