Just Curious. - I have participated heavily in this thread, initiating conversations that seem to have had an impact on its format, the use of text, issues of vocal range, etc. But I'm not sure I understand why I have not been included in the judging after asking a number of times. Nicholas, could it be that you are sticking to your guns?:
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Frankly, if one cannot see the value of choral music that doesn't have text, they obviously are not fully qualified to judge.
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Frankly, I found this comment to be an attack on my character, or condescending at best, and my point of view was not even considered at face value - until later, apparently. I decided to defend my statement in as polite a fashion as I could muster. In the course of my correspondences, I made it clear that I am not AGAINST music not set to text. I did not receive much in the way of acknowledgement of my point of view, except from one or two individuals, one privately, and I intend to respect their privacy.
Nevertheless, all of a sudden, the rules changed in a way that has reflected my point of view. I definitely get the feeling that there was a bit of PMing going on that caused this. Though I have no formal right to complain about it, I am disappointed that I was not consulted on the issue, and a bit confused as to why I haven't been added to the list of judges.
I'm sorry if it seems like I'm complaining - I guess I have been made to feel like an outsider with this particular endeavor (although I could be imagining it), and for all of my efforts to participate - it has been a more than a little frustrating at times.