I just got back from a less than satisfying interaction with departmental administration at the good division 2 music program at which I teach; there's a family member of a former professor who made national news when he was "encouraged to resign" from his prestigious conservatory position(s) due to his (...alleged) decades of sexual abuse. This family member has been increasing his presence lately, commenting on our social media etc. I wanted to convey the brass faculty's sincere opposition to this trend, and was met with "Well, I can see both sides...". It's garbage out there, and it shouldn't be womens' responsibility to share these stories to spur action. However, the best time to plant a tree was 15 years ago, but the second-best is today. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I am an ESM alum, and was fortunate to have a wonderful experience there. I am sobered by your stories and by those of others who have had very different stories to tell. I will be writing to admin to ask for immediate implementation of your 4 suggestions. Thank you for telling your story!
BRAVA!! You are a total bada$$ and I stand in solidarity with you! I look forward to watching you soar on a podium near me! Don’t let the bastards take your passion away dear soul! I can’t believe in 2024 the classical music world still can’t bear to see awoman with a stick in her hand! I hope you carry a big one!
I just got back from a less than satisfying interaction with departmental administration at the good division 2 music program at which I teach; there's a family member of a former professor who made national news when he was "encouraged to resign" from his prestigious conservatory position(s) due to his (...alleged) decades of sexual abuse. This family member has been increasing his presence lately, commenting on our social media etc. I wanted to convey the brass faculty's sincere opposition to this trend, and was met with "Well, I can see both sides...". It's garbage out there, and it shouldn't be womens' responsibility to share these stories to spur action. However, the best time to plant a tree was 15 years ago, but the second-best is today. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I am an ESM alum, and was fortunate to have a wonderful experience there. I am sobered by your stories and by those of others who have had very different stories to tell. I will be writing to admin to ask for immediate implementation of your 4 suggestions. Thank you for telling your story!
BRAVA!! You are a total bada$$ and I stand in solidarity with you! I look forward to watching you soar on a podium near me! Don’t let the bastards take your passion away dear soul! I can’t believe in 2024 the classical music world still can’t bear to see awoman with a stick in her hand! I hope you carry a big one!
Best Wishes, love, peace, and light!
Barbara Quintiliani, Soprano
I applaud your courage and support you wholeheartedly! I write about my own similar experiences on my blog.