Hibernation

Hello, all!

After a long period of dormancy, I have returned from my blogging vacation, renewed and ready to share all of the goings-on of my day-to-day work. At school, we're in the midst of our rehearsals for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. I must admit - despite the measurable progress that the kids are making each and every day in their musicianship, this part of the process is quite unsettling for me - a period of time in which it's really difficult to see the forest for the trees. So...a question for you directors out there...When your process is spread out (sometimes agonizingly) over 6 months, how do you keep yourself engaged? What tricks do you have for keeping your eyes on the proverbial brass ring? Submissions welcome!

KP