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harryg325

Everyone's Entitled to their own opinion...

Apr 25, 2006 22:40

So yes, I heard of of Lanz situation up at Crane. I'm not surprised. And in fact, I suppose you can say that I'm one person who is not in favor of him receiving tenure and will not be joining in on all of the "save Lanz" crusades ( Read more... )

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sunshynevegas April 25 2006, 21:12:36 UTC

Harold !

Thanks for this entry. I agree with every word. Many of his comments were lude, sexual and innappropriate. I've subbed a few orchestra rehersals, and had him for conducing and in both settings i was not fond of his teaching styles. Nor do i feel prepared for conducting in the 'real world'. In dealing with how he acted a few years ago in dealing with SAI, I lost all respect for him. How can you teach students without respect ? IMO, its not possible.

harryg325 April 26 2006, 12:47:03 UTC

Laurie! I remember hearing about the SAI situation, though I wasn't there so I'm not one to say anything about it. Unfortunately, even with the best professors, I don't think any of us are ready for the real world until we actually experience it.

A classroom full of 9th graders at very different levels of musical abilities playing many instruments is very different from a classroom full of music education majors acting like 9th graders who *can* read music and have studied each of the instruments at an intense level.

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minibab April 26 2006, 06:24:06 UTC

Thank you for this post, Harold. Given the number of save-the-lanz posts here (including on my LJ), this took a lot of fortitude and, well... strength to post. I love how respectfully you stated your opinion, even if I disagree with it.

And THANK YOU for acknowledging (sp?) his strengths. This post shows the mark of a true professional. Someday I hope I can learn that from you.

harryg325 April 26 2006, 12:55:28 UTC

Acknowledging,...I think you're right. ;-)

We're all allowed to disagree with each other,... As long as we're respectful to each other's opinions and we don't take each other personally. Though I disagree with you, too, I'll always love you. :-)

Thank you for respecting my opinion, as well. I'm not one to "go in for the kill," so to speak.

Hope all is well... much love to you...