Second: being a conductor is not an easy feat. You must plan rehearsals, meet the needs
of all the singers, teach parts, and, unfortunately, have patience. Regardless, I have no
regrets. Despite the huge challenge and responsibility that comes with being a conductor,
it teaches me about myself and the people around me; it teaches me just how much I can
do. It's spectacular, and I don't know how you do it so well (and with SO MANY different
choirs!).
Third: the arranging process is something that I should have started a while ago. This
summer, I've written 3- or 4-part harmony arrangements for five songs. The process is
one that I realize I should be doing more of. Let's talk sometime.
But, of course, I'm really writing you to thank you for everything you've done to shape
me as a musician. I don't know where I'd be without you.
(We, the Hodaynotes have performed once a week for the last five weeks, with two more
performances to come. This coming Monday, we'll be singing at the boardwalk in Elat to
raise money to help Israeli soldiers.
There are about 15 of us.)
Greetings from the absolutely beautiful
Holy Land,
Best,
Noam Fields-Meyer
July 29
Kvutzot Agnon, Amichai
and Senesh traveled
straight to their home
away from home away
from home at Kibbutz
Ketura. After the long
drive they settled in to
their rooms before having
a short tour of the kibbutz and then free time for swimming at the pool.
This evening they will have free time in Eilat, Israel's holiday city.
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