This page is dedicated to driving a conversation for choral musicians with the PHILOSOPHY of Choral Music at the heart of every post and podcast episode. Topics...
Episode 234: Advocating for the Symphony Chorus with Anthony Blake Clark
The Symphony and its Chorus provides us with a rich history, Canon, and tradition. It also provides us a powerful medium for living composers, and aspiring musicians. I’m excited to share this conversation featuring the extraordinary Anthony Blake Clark—of the Dallas Symphony Chorus and Baltimore Choral Arts, who wants us to consider the Symphony Chorus … Continue reading "Episode 234: Advocating for the Symphony Chorus with Anthony Blake Clark"
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Episode 233: A Natural Laboratory for Reconciliation with Ryan Luhrs
Music has long been celebrated as a universal language, capable of moving hearts, bridging divides, and bringing people together. But what exactly is ‘The Power of Music’? Is it in the melody, the rhythm, or something deeper? In this episode of Choralosophy, we’re diving into a fascinating concept with Dr. Ryan Luhrs: that the true … Continue reading "Episode 233: A Natural Laboratory for Reconciliation with Ryan Luhrs"
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Episode 232: Choral Music in Chile with Javiera Lara Salvador
The US is a cultural exporter, and often times, we don’t do a great job of importing. I find it fascinating and valuable, as an American, to seek out stories from around the world. As a American choir director, it is easy to assume that the way choral music functions in our culture is “normal.” … Continue reading "Episode 232: Choral Music in Chile with Javiera Lara Salvador"
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Episode 231: It’s Process AND Product with Andrew Schmidt
There is a paradox between performance and pedagogy. Are we teaching our ensembles to perform? Or are we teaching them skills that LEAD them to become performers? Is it time for a paradigm shift? This week, I am thrilled to bring you a fascinating conversation with Dr. Andrew Schmidt, an accomplished music educator and researcher. … Continue reading "Episode 231: It’s Process AND Product with Andrew Schmidt"
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Episode 230: Enneagram in Ensembles, Classrooms, Music and Life with Sarah McMahill
Enneagram study has been used to heal families, relationships, work places and more. It is also used by individuals seeking to simply have a better relationship with themselves. In this episode, we explore the possible uses of this system for understanding human motivation in ensembles, classrooms and even in music making. In this episode, I’m … Continue reading "Episode 230: Enneagram in Ensembles, Classrooms, Music and Life with Sarah McMahill"
This page is dedicated to driving a conversation for choral musicians with the PHILOSOPHY of Choral Music at the heart of every post and podcast episode. Topics will be wide ranging from the technical aspects of our jobs and careers all the way to the artistic interpretations and values that make us who we are as artists. Join me in this conversation in which I hope we can learn from each other.
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