tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7230492111764243437.post-29935251337636737152008-03-27T21:42:00.000-05:002008-03-27T21:42:00.000-05:002008-03-27T21:42:00.000-05:00"Tragic," "short-sighted," "non-visionary," "lacking a historic perspective," "solo-centric," "absence of administrative leadership." These are some of the things that come to mind in the wake of this most unfortunate decision on the part of The Juilliard School. <BR/><BR/>Choral music has been eliminated from so many public schools, and it would be wonderful to think that Juilliard might be the place to establish trends, not follow them. <BR/><BR/>I wish all instrumental students were required to sing in an ensemble at Juilliard. Orchestral and solo playing would improve dramatically.<BR/><BR/>Dr. William Bradley Roberts, horn player, pianist, organist, singer and choral director.William Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825369681555647530noreply@blogger.com