December 2025 – Page 3

Juries

Photos from voice juries this week Monday and Wednesday: The semester is over at Webster University. And as usual, I’m a bit lost today.

I am generally a happy person. I generally see the cup as half-full, and world around me as oriented toward justice and truth, at least in the long run. I also am faithing that the spirit of God is moving in the world to bring about good. Redemption is ever present, ever near, and everContinue reading “Vile and venal”

More decor

The view from outdoors:

Christmas decor

From 25 Lawn Place . . . .

Muny Holiday

I caught the performance yesterday of the Muny Holiday Troupe at the Central West End tree lighting ceremony. Twenty-two kids and teens are in the troupe, of whom eight are my voice students. Proud teacher moments: Jeffrey Richard Carter Studios LLC

Last day

Webster University’s last day of FA25 classes was yesterday. Now begins juries and finals. Light at the end of the tunnel . . . . Gratuitious selfie for click-bait:

Breakfast

I looked out my kitchen window Wednesday morning at about 8 AM, and noticed a Cooper’s Hawk in the garden. Clearly, the hawk had grabbed some breakfast. Then the bird flew up to a flower box attached to the fence, and decided to eat right then and there . . . . We all haveContinue reading “Breakfast”

Copland

This week marks the 35th anniversary of the death of Aaron Copland, one of this country’s most important art-music composers of the 20th century. This anniversary is important to me because it means I am in my 36th year of collegiate teaching. Bernstein and Copland both died in my first semester of teaching at whatContinue reading “Copland”

Maisie

She’s at it again! Maisie is looking cute and adorable and all . . . . On my lap Sunday evening: And after her spa visit Monday:

Recap: November

The last month has been altogether more lively than September, and perhaps even than October, given the crush of the scheduled events. Coming off of the NATS region conference, I jumped into Parent Week in the private studio, where parents are invited to sit in on a lesson. November meant preparations for December recital andContinue reading “Recap: November”