Welcome to the recording of our September 12, 2026 Second Saturday Conversation: How do we sing our song in a strange land? Voice break. Our title taken from Psalm 137. The subtitle a suggested metaphor for how we might go about it.
In this opening gathering of a new program year I suggest that these times require we rethink, reimage, re-vision how we use language and voice to express what matters most. Voice break in music pedagogy is called a passaggio, translated passage. An intentional transition to a new register.
The response of the Second Saturday community to this theme, or prompt, for this year is an important part of our gathering. We meet to explore, wonder, consider and engage in conversation.
Our next Second Saturday Conversation is October 10. Join us as we continue How do we sing our song in a strange land? Voice break.