tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7230492111764243437.post-70934030994871077802008-03-21T08:37:00.000-05:002008-03-21T13:11:44.205-05:002008-03-21T13:11:44.205-05:00<a href="http://wagneroperas.blogspot.com/2008/03/official-demise-of-juilliard-choral.html">I find this information incredibly disturbing.</a><br /><br /><blockquote>March 4, 2008<br /><br />To the Members of the Juilliard Choral Union:<br /><br />When I advised you last June that the activities of the Juilliard Choral Union would be suspended during the 2007--2008 academic year, I also indicated that my colleagues and I would evaluate the future course of action regarding choral activities at the School.<br /><br />We have now concluded our review of this issue, and it has been our decision to discontinue permanently the activities of the Choral Union. I am sure that this decision is a disappointment to some of you. However, logistical, financial, and artistic considerations pointed strongly in favor of this decision.<br /><br />The discontinuance of the Juilliard Choral Union does not, of course, diminish the extraordinary artistic accomplishments that you have achieved in the past under the direction of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Judith Clurman</span>.<br /><br />Please accept my gratitude for your dedicated artistry. I wish you the very best in your future musical endeavors.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Joseph W. Polisi<br />President</blockquote>Philip L. Copelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359564177156577736noreply@blogger.com