Here We Grow Again

I have no words to adequately express my thanks to those whom I call 'mentor' in my life.  I have been where some of you are today - starting out in a new role, new classroom, new performing ensemble, new…

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What I've Learned As a Pandemic-Era Professional

Ponderings of a Pandemic-Era Professional: What I Learned – by Karen Burke 

(Excerpt from article published in ‘Anacrusis’, published by Choral Canada’s national journal, Vol. 39, No. 2, Summer 2021) 

Today is the first day of the rest of my…

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A MESSAGE FROM KAREN

I am ecstatic to finally have a presence online where I can share the milestones, thoughts and knowledge that I have garnered after over 40 years as a conductor.  My passion is to teach and mentor musicians.  I also love…

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