John C. Hughes's guest appearances

John C. Hughes

Choralosophy

Cascade of History

Rick James

Julie McDonald

Bob Antone

Peter Donahue

Scott Sistek

Lynette Miller

Jack Nisbet

Quintard Taylor

John Dodge

Lauren Danner

Ezra Meeker

Judy Bentley

Jean Sherrard

David Jepsen

George Youst

OwlTail

In this week’s episode I welcome John Hughes to discuss the things we wish we had known when we were starting out as teachers and conductors. We discuss the cynicism that develops over the years in many of us, as well as the loss of “awe” when hearing choral music and how to get it back! In one part of the conversation we discuss the importance of separating achievement from self-worth as well as the problem with expecting ourselves and our singers to be perfect. We even get into the practical side, regarding rehearsal planning, and other self management strategies. “I would offer my younger self—full of ambition,hungry for success and respect, and willing to work hard—these gentle words and encourage him to take a breath ortwo. The “no excuses” approach may be effective, but itmay end up making you miserable inside.” From the Preface of “Letters to a Young Conductor” by John C. Hughes Clinician/Presenter Requests Support the Show/Get Slides FREE Newsletter                      Visit stageright.com for top of the line, affordable staging options like risers, acoustical shells and more!   Blogs  Car Thoughts  Choir Director Probs  Choralosophy Book Club  Covid Conversations  Educational Philosophy  Human Diversity  Instruction and Assessment  International  Lori Sonnenberg  Oxford Series  Podcasts  Politics and Current Events  Student Perspectives  Uncategorized  

In this week’s episode I welcome John Hughes to discuss the things we wish we had known when we were starting out as teachers and conductors. We discuss the cynicism that develops over the years in many of us, as well as the loss of “awe” when hearing choral music and how to get it back! In one part of the conversation we discuss the importance of separating achievement from self-worth as well as the problem with expecting ourselves and our singers to be perfect. We even get into the practical side, regarding rehearsal planning, and other self management strategies. “I would offer my younger self—full of ambition, hungry for success and respect, and willing to work hard— these gentle words and encourage him to take a breath or two. The “no excuses” approach may be effective, but it may end up making you miserable inside.” From the Preface of “<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6448801303" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letters to a Young Conductor</a>” by <a href="https://www.johnchughes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John C. Hughes</a> <a href="https://choralosophy.com/clinician-request/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinician/Presenter Requests</a> <a href="https://choralosophy.com/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Show/Get Slides</a> <a href="http://choralosophy.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Newsletter</a> Visit <a href="http://www.stageright.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stageright.com</a> for top of the line, affordable staging options like risers, acoustical shells and more! <ul> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/blogs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blogs</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/car-thoughts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Car Thoughts</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/choir-director-probs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choir Director Probs</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/choralosophy-book-club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choralosophy Book Club</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/covid-conversations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covid Conversations</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/educational-philosophy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Educational Philosophy</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/a-human-art-form/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Human Diversity</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/instruction-and-assessment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instruction and Assessment</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/exploring-europe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/blogs/lori-sonnenberg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lori Sonnenberg</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/oxford-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oxford Series</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/politics-and-current-events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Politics and Current Events</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/podcasts/student-perspectives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Student Perspectives</a> </li> <li><a href="https://choralosophy.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncategorized</a> </li> </ul>

Episode 155: What I Wish I Knew As A Young Conductor with John C. Hughes

Julia Butler

On this episode, Feliks Banel speaks with John C. Hughes, chief historian for the Washington Secretary of State, and author of "Julie Butler Hansen: A trailblazing Washington politician," published by the Secretary of State's Office in 2021.For more information about Hughes's book:https://www.sos.wa.gov/store/#/detail/99Founding producer and host is Feliks Banel.

On this episode, Feliks Banel speaks with John C. Hughes, chief historian for the Washington Secretary of State, and author of "Julie Butler Hansen: A trailblazing Washington politician," published by the Secretary of State's Office in 2021. For more information about Hughes's book: <a href="https://www.sos.wa.gov/store/#/detail/99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sos.wa.gov/store/#/detail/99</a> Founding producer and host is Feliks Banel.

Episode 24: "Julia Butler Hansen" author John C. Hughes