Sharon Pincous Sherman
Mr Trautwein was the most memorable teacher I have ever had. I was and continue to be a terrible singer. I didn't even really like singing..but I loved being a part of the choir. I loved being a part of something where everyone had a voice. During the holidays, singing with the choir at the shopping center or at the mall was exciting and fun...and personified for me what the Christmas spirit was all about. I was very proud to be a part of this group...and even though I had such a terrible voice, with this group and with the help of Mr Trautwein, there was always a place for me...
Does anyone remember that song that went.."zabadabadaba" over and over again? To this day that is the only song I sing where I actually think I sound pretty good! Every time I sing it I think of the fun I had singing with the choir. It brings me back to a very special time in my life.
A funny memory I have is when Mr Trautwein called me out of the group to sing my "Do Re Me's". Mr Trautwein had NEVER singled me out to sing solo. It was this unspoken pact we had between us. But on this day he did. I was startled and upset and instead of singing I mouthed the words. I would have rather dealt with the wrath of Mr Trautwein then sing solo in front of the class! But Mr Trautwein didn't rant or throw any chairs. Instead, he told me I was improving. And that was that. Don't know if he knew I was mouthing the words or if he felt my mouthing the words was an improvement to my actual singing, but I didn't care. Either way, he let me off the hook in what could have been a very embarrassing situation for me. I loved him for that!
Up until a few weeks ago, I had always thought Mr Trautwein had a "thing" for my mom. He was always so complimentary towards her and I could tell that he made her feel special. After reading many of these posts, I now realize that Mr Trautwein definitely did not have the hots for my mom! But he did have a soft spot for her and I always appreciated how sweet and kind he was to her. I guess that was just his way. He was a very special man.
Sharon
class of 89
Mr Trautwein was the most memorable teacher I have ever had. I was and continue to be a terrible singer. I didn't even really like singing..but I loved being a part of the choir. I loved being a part of something where everyone had a voice. During the holidays, singing with the choir at the shopping center or at the mall was exciting and fun...and personified for me what the Christmas spirit was all about. I was very proud to be a part of this group...and even though I had such a terrible voice, with this group and with the help of Mr Trautwein, there was always a place for me...
Does anyone remember that song that went.."zabadabadaba" over and over again? To this day that is the only song I sing where I actually think I sound pretty good! Every time I sing it I think of the fun I had singing with the choir. It brings me back to a very special time in my life.
A funny memory I have is when Mr Trautwein called me out of the group to sing my "Do Re Me's". Mr Trautwein had NEVER singled me out to sing solo. It was this unspoken pact we had between us. But on this day he did. I was startled and upset and instead of singing I mouthed the words. I would have rather dealt with the wrath of Mr Trautwein then sing solo in front of the class! But Mr Trautwein didn't rant or throw any chairs. Instead, he told me I was improving. And that was that. Don't know if he knew I was mouthing the words or if he felt my mouthing the words was an improvement to my actual singing, but I didn't care. Either way, he let me off the hook in what could have been a very embarrassing situation for me. I loved him for that!
Up until a few weeks ago, I had always thought Mr Trautwein had a "thing" for my mom. He was always so complimentary towards her and I could tell that he made her feel special. After reading many of these posts, I now realize that Mr Trautwein definitely did not have the hots for my mom! But he did have a soft spot for her and I always appreciated how sweet and kind he was to her. I guess that was just his way. He was a very special man.
Sharon
class of 89
