By Scott Rieker
Choir Director, Emerson Choir
Growing up, we called them “flea markets.” Out here, I hear people speak of “swap meets.” Either way, the concept is the same. People bring things that have become commonplace to … read more.
By Scott Rieker
Choir Director, Emerson Choir
scott@scottrieker.com
It’s a privilege to be attending a graduate program where every class presents something valuable to learn. Often, those lessons are curricular, but sometimes they also generalize to larger realities. With that … read more.
By Scott Rieker
Director, Emerson Choir
Public humiliation has been considered an effective means of punishing people since time immemorial, and most forms of punishment include an element of shame. Society has created constructs that make it easier to shame … read more.
By Scott Rieker
Director, Emerson Choir
scott@scottrieker.com
I’ve debated for weeks over whether I should pen this column, because to some folks the subject matter is offensive, or at least controversial. After speaking with several gay kids over the … read more.
By Scott Rieker
Director, Emerson Choir
scott@scottrieker.com
As a middle school teacher, I often heard my students say, “It’s not fair!” when someone received something they did not have. This may have been a solo, a partner on a project, or a … read more.
By Scott Rieker
Director, Emerson Choir
scott@scottrieker.com
402-202-8435
Aristotle said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Paul of Tarsus expanded upon that, explaining that all those parts are interconnected, interdependent, and equally essential for the success of the whole. Then, some “motivational speaker” concocted … read more.
