Author: akintsucrooner

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This year I guess Holy Week is an active learning lesson; a slice of think pair share and teach to others etc. A big lump came to my throat last night as I realized that I may not see much of the upper grade kids all together again. So it’s high time more than ever to think outside of the box and find ways to keep our connection. In the meanwhile, I guess we enter the passion week humbled without grounding as I can only imagine is a fraction of what the historical people felt 2000 years ago. #vitabrevisarslonga #passion2020

COVID-CABANA

By E. Perryman

Day 21 of 2020 Quarantine 

4.04.2020

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Her name was Covid,

her hair was spiky, a

germy virus to beware,

she can hop from here to

there. She would merengue

and do the cha-cha 

and while she tried to

be a star, washing hands kept her afar.  

6 feet keeps her away, or

she will run astray, she is

novel and has no cure, 

Stay at home and pray. 

Here with Covid, her crown

will chase you, your gloves

and your masks are your

new boo. Social distance will

help us fight her. Stay home

and hang out and zoom with your

besties.  Or Ms Covid, won’t give you up. 

Her name was covid, she needs to

get out. We shall defeat

Corona’s grip. Covid 19 we

don’t ship.  No more merengue

and no more cha-cha. She’s

overstayed her welcome here,

may she never reappear. 

6 feet kept her away, or

she will run astray, thanks to

all who helped and fought,

they’re our heroes of the day. 

Here with Covid, her crown

will chase you, your gloves

and your masks are your

new boo. Social distance will

help us fight her. Stay home

and hang out and 

zoom with your besties. 

Oh Ms Covid, your time is up. 

Covid….

Covid is basic…..

Covid is cancelled…..

Don’t stan no covid….

Covid is ratchet…

Covid is cringey……

Bye savage covid……

Today, I am very thankful for my cathedral choir family. We have our zoom meeting at our usual 11:30am call time. It was interesting to hear about what fellow singers and music teachers have been doing these past couple weeks. I appreciated the sentiment that it’s better to be 6 feet apart than 6 feel under. I also was moved by the idea that physical distancing doesn’t have to mean spiritual or personal connection distancing. A member made us chuckle that she missed Jersey city traffic. Another spoke about how loved ones with Alzheimer’s are spared from knowing about these difficult times. I learned that the passion play in Germany began after the bubonic plague in the 1600s. People from the town of Oberammergau were grateful for being spared from the plague. They began the ten year passion play tradition at that time. I am so grateful to feel seen, included, and cared for by our crew of music makers. Love and best wishes to all.

#tribevibes

#newarkcathedralchoir #zoomazoomazoomazoom

#coviddaze2020

Write a three paragraph reaction to the text below. Use the questions to activate and focus your input.

1. In ways do you find spontaneity in your singing?

2. What images relax you and help you find freedom?

3. What vocal prescriptions have you used in the past? Eg: drop your jaw, stand up straight etc.

4. What conditions do you like when you sing? Quiet? Large crowds?

5. What makes your curious, flexible, and excited?

6. Are you able to fail? Are you able to play without perfection or expectations? Do you need to prove yourself right?

7. What freedoms do you miss as a youngster?

8. How do artistic markings affect you? Can you implement them aerobically?

9. Do you have singing addictions? Safety? Perfection? High notes? Volume? Range?

10. What do you think singing “should” be?

11. Describe your inner voice. Is it encouraging? Is it motivating? Does it second guess you? Does it judge you?