Dear colleagues and choir members,
I am saddened to report that I resigned on Friday as Music Director. I gave 90 days notice and Jan, Ivan and Donna rejected that offer and asked me to leave immediately. I wish all of you the very best---I have had wonderful times and made excellent music with all of you over the last 8 years. I will be praying for you all that the church may heal from the recent divisiveness. [...]
Here is the text of my letter:
May 9, 2008
Dear Jan,
It is with deep regret that I tender my resignation from the post of Music Director. The recent difficulties with the church’s budget have made it clear to me that it is time to move on.
I have been truly blessed to have worked with you over the last several years. I know the difficulties of the last few months have tried our relationship, and I wish you only the best in the future.
I will remain for the 90 days notice period and assist in planning the music calendar for next year to effect a smooth transition to whomever may follow me. I expect my last day of work for the church will be August 7th and I will play the previous Sunday.
I already have July 20 and 27 covered for my vacation and expect to take two other Sundays in late June or early July---covering them with church members where possible.
Wishing you and the whole church the very best,
Sincerely,
Cheryl R Wadsworth
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If anyone has further details about what is happening, I'd sure love to hear them. If you want to remain anonymous, that's fine.
This is a real loss for the church.
She gave notice and offered to help with a transition and was told to leave immediately -- after eight years of service?
Dear Cheryl:
I am shocked and saddened to hear that you have resigned under such unhappy circumstances. I know that you, personally, will land on your feet, and that your talent and skill put you in a position to find good work when you are ready to move forward again.
But this is a tragedy for the church.
I wish you good luck and trust that we will continue to see each other in musical circles.
Patrice Fitzgerald
Section Leader, USH
Making her leave immediately is so... corporate. Is this what we have become??? Did they have her clear out her desk and turn in her keys on the spot? Good grief. It all makes me sad.
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