When teaching a song, isn't it rude to be interrupted in front of the choir?
Scenario: Recently in rehearsal, as the choir director, I was teaching a song that I had studied quite extensively; listening to all of the parts from the CD, chording them/writing lyrics on music paper, checking for harmony, etc.
While I was teaching the parts, the musician interrupted a few times making corrections to notes (right before I could address them) and took over.."Ok start from the top." He didn't address any issues with me but spoke to the choir directly..."Tenors..here is your note", etc. Mind you, I was about to correct the part when he interrupted.
From a business training background, I'm of the mindset that one "trainer" is in charge at a time, During a training/teaching session, if there are corrections or changes to be made, it should be a private sidebar directly with the trainer, who will then address it with the group. This helps to maintain the trainer's credibility in the eyesight of the trainees. It's good to interject, but with tact as not to have the trainer lose face.
Back at church, in previous rehearsals, if this musician was teaching something incorrectly, I would address it with him privately, and very tactfully.
What does the LGM Family think?