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. 96 (7-8-15)
Another annual Independence Day has passed, with wide-ranging celebrations by individuals, families, friends, and communities. Although extravagant firework displays continue as featured July 4th events throughout this grand country, one wonders how sustainable these expensive noise-and-air polluting public events will be in future years.
SEF News-Views Digest No. 95 (7-1-15)
For anyone unfamiliar with the term, Anthropocene, it is an unofficial chronological-geologic term for an epoch that arose when human activities began making a significant global impact on the Earth’s ecosystems. The dates are disputed among scientists and thinkers who hold various ideological views (see The Anthropocene Debate article in Enlightenment section).
SEF News-Views Digest No. 94 (6-24-15)
Like other fans of Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentinia), I greatly admire the man, the pontiff, and his avowed humanitarian mission. What a guy! At last, we have a widely recognized and respected religious leader with the knowledge, understanding—and gumption—to address the most pressing issues facing humankind. [The only issue not addressed thus far is overpopulation, and within Catholicism it’s mostly a taboo topic.]
SEF News-Views Digest No. 93 (6-17-15)
Liberals, or progressive-minded folk, typically can’t imagine themselves as fundamentalists. Most people assume that only conservative, right-wingers may be considered fundamentalists. Wrong!
SEF News-Views Digest No. 92 (5-27-15)
I’m extremely grateful to the few readers who have written to express appreciation for this newsletter’s overall content, and especially thankful to those who have graciously offered constructive feedback. It’s good to know someone out there is reading it.