Archive for November 22nd, 2009

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

0 Comments Published by David Motto November 22nd, 2009 in Performing Music

Improving musicianship is important in practicing and for performing music.  But, what about sportsmanship? Webster’s Dictionary defines sportsmanship as “conduct (as fairness, respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport.” I especially like the part about “graciousness in winning or losing.”  That sounds like a good [...]

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