Creating a resilient & sustainable community
Sustainability Education Forum Editor-Publisher
Dr. Clifton Ware is an international figure in the world of voice pedagogy. During the the past fifty years of teaching students how to sing -- both nationally and internationally -- Clif developed his signature "Efficient and Authentic Voice Technique". What distinguishes his method is its holistic approach, simplicity, and effectiveness. Siingers find that they are able to ensure their vocal health while cultivating their own unique, expressive sound. This approach stands in sharp contrast to faddish techniques that encourage mimicking the vocalism, style, and qualities of other singers, possibly limiting their own vocal imprint and even harming their vocal instrument. The "Efficient and Authentic Voice Technique" produces singers that enjoy vocal power, range, ease, individuality, and a liberating learning process.
SEF News-Views Digest No. 101 (8-12-15)
I suppose you’ve noticed that recent issues of this newsletter have begun with sustainability views, followed by current news, and concluded with examples of activism underway to achieve solutions—night and day! Let me explain why I’ve chosen this particular format.
As a former philosophy major (also music)
SEF News-Views Digest No. 100 (8-5-15)
It’s hard to believe this is the 100th issue of this e-newsletter, which was initiated in spring of 2013. During this past two-year-plus period, a few weeks were missed due to out-of-town trips. The format has evolved along the way, including this issue, which has been simplified into four sections: Views, News, Action-Solutions, and Events-Information. Also, future commentaries may well focus on selected articles that stimulate my thinking and provide inspiration to continue spreading the word about creating greater resilience and sustainability.
SE News-Views Digest No. 99 (7-29-15)
Are you worried about the future? Or at least somewhat concerned? I certainly am, although I welcome well-intentioned humor and laughter, when appropriate. Thankfully, there are hopeful signs that progress toward a sustainable future is underway.
SEF News-Views Digest No. 98 (7-22-15)
If you had to name one prioritized objective that would assure greater success in creating resilience and sustainability for individuals and communities, what would it be? I’ve thought long and hard about this, and I’ve decided that the number one priority should be a focus on maximizing mind-body health, based on the reality that good health provides positive effects in all areas of life. A 1948 statement by the World Health Organization provides affirmation: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
SEF News-Views Digest No. 97 (7-15-15)
Last week my editorial commentary focused on exploring some differences between nationalism and patriotism. In the meantime, a potent opinion article by Stephen B. Young was published in the Star Tribune titled The Global Triumph Of Tribalism. Because the concept of tribalism is closely associated with nationalism, I’m featuring this article—and one other—in lieu of my usual commentary.