Cobb County High Schools Not "Diverse" Enough for the Atlanta Symphony (White: racist, radio)

[AcidSnake]

Because I know, that's how.

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

And you know this how?

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by lastminutemom

I have seen them perform with Emory before. I am not sure GA State has a strong choral program, as the state's strongest college level musical education program is at Columbus State, I believe.

I would approach your question differently, why in the world would they work with the same high school choral programs more than once. It would benefit the symphony more to have more exposure in different communities. Do you really believe those two programs are the only strong choral programs in the metro area?

We regularly attend the symphony programs, especially the family ones. The amateur groups vary from year to year.

Sorry I couldn't rep you for this.
Makes complete sense on all levels.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by AcidSnake

Because I know, that's how.

Very scientific.

[AcidSnake]

Thank you.

I always strive for the highest level of deductive analyses in coming to my final decisions.

It's a special craft of mines.

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

Very scientific.

[Chorusbro]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

I majored in music, voice in fact. It was a rigorous classical training. I have taken that degree and have used it primarily in church music work. None of the churches I have served have had a classical leaning, most have run more contemporary, some have had a more gospel choir feel.

Gospel choir is more energetic for sure, but most are not classically trained. Most gospel choir members learn a basic three part arrangement by rote, usually a section leader just "hears" the part and teaches it to the rest of his/her section. Tenors usually find a harmony line a third or fourth above the melody line, the altos follow a harmony line under the melody, sopranos usually hold the melody. Most gospel choir members cannot read music.

The type of choral work that would involve singing with the ASO would require a much more technical ability to read choral music, be able to sight read, will have counterparts and parts moving against parts, not just a natural harmonization against a melody. The parts cannot be learned by rote. Not saying it is better, but it does require more skill.

Popular music (of any era) is usually much, much simpler than classical. A matter of taste, but a number of rocking gospel choirs would not be able to handle the stricter guidelines a chorus that sings with a major Symphony Orchestra would require.

I don't think Acidsnake will respond to these facts and logic. He seems to be talking out of his butt about a topic he apparently has no expertise in.

[AcidSnake]

Heh.

[Chorusbro]

Originally Posted by AcidSnake

Thank you.

I always strive for the highest level of deductive analyses in coming to my final decisions.

It's a special craft of mines.

Then why not address this point. You seemed to ignore it.

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

I majored in music, voice in fact. It was a rigorous classical training. I have taken that degree and have used it primarily in church music work. None of the churches I have served have had a classical leaning, most have run more contemporary, some have had a more gospel choir feel.

Gospel choir is more energetic for sure, but most are not classically trained. Most gospel choir members learn a basic three part arrangement by rote, usually a section leader just "hears" the part and teaches it to the rest of his/her section. Tenors usually find a harmony line a third or fourth above the melody line, the altos follow a harmony line under the melody, sopranos usually hold the melody. Most gospel choir members cannot read music.

The type of choral work that would involve singing with the ASO would require a much more technical ability to read choral music, be able to sight read, will have counterparts and parts moving against parts, not just a natural harmonization against a melody. The parts cannot be learned by rote. Not saying it is better, but it does require more skill.

Popular music (of any era) is usually much, much simpler than classical. A matter of taste, but a number of rocking gospel choirs would not be able to handle the stricter guidelines a chorus that sings with a major Symphony Orchestra would require.

[RoslynHolcomb]

Originally Posted by lastminutemom

I have seen them perform with Emory before. I am not sure GA State has a strong choral program, as the state's strongest college level musical education program is at Columbus State, I believe.

I would approach your question differently, why in the world would they work with the same high school choral programs more than once. It would benefit the symphony more to have more exposure in different communities. Do you really believe those two programs are the only strong choral programs in the metro area?

We regularly attend the symphony programs, especially the family ones. The amateur groups vary from year to year.

That would be my question as well. Why on earth in a city this size would they have limited it to just two schools in the first place? My guess is with popularity of shows like Glee, choral programs are probably hotter than the hinges of hell right now. If their purpose is to grow their audience I would think they'd be all over it. The fact that they've done such limited outreach just serms bizarre to me. It's not a question of diversity. It's just common sense.

[ATLTJL]

It looks like the ASO management has a vote of no confidence from the actual performers:

Atlanta Symphony Musicians Offer to Perform for Free with Choral Groups - ATL Symphony Musicians

[Saintmarks]

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

It looks like the ASO management has a vote of no confidence from the actual performers:

Atlanta Symphony Musicians Offer to Perform for Free with Choral Groups - ATL Symphony Musicians

Common sense and a true sense of community are still alive, thank the Lord.