The music needs to "speak" to your audience. I used to get the Canadian Opera Company to come to schools in my area to do workshops. Now, you wouldn't think that opera would be a format enjoyed by 12 to 14 year olds but presented the right way, they love it. The members of the Canadian Opera Company were adept at telling the story of one of the operas they were performing that year. They brought fun props and had the students help them act out the story then would add few phrases of music. By the end, the students understood the story and were ready to listen to a scene and truly enjoy it. Now, that is real communication.
Music is a joy whether you are the creator or the receiver. As a choir, we strive to tell a story and most importantly, respect the audience to whom we sing. We never sing alone and would love to have you there.
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Here, here! We've talked about this topic before. I really can't see why music would leave anyone feeling alone. Music is not a solitary art in the way that say painting might be. And as you say, there are many people behind a piece of music besides the performer themselves. So music is quite communal really.
You are so right. I truly have a hard time understanding why anyone would feel isolated in their music unless they chose to feel that way. Then, why would anyone make that choice?
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