Celebrating the Choir's Voice: Uniting Through Christmas Carols, Worship, and Choir Leadership with Special Guests from Metromusic & Arts. PART 1

The Choir Room Podcast

Gather 'round the Choir Room's hearth as we kindle the spirit of Christmas with voices that echo the joy of the season. Lend your ear to an episode that promises to rekindle your love for traditional carols and the sense of unity they inspire. The hosts are joined by friends of Metromusic & Arts, we delve into beloved hymns like "What Child Is This?" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," unraveling their biblical roots and the stirring emotions they evoke. We exchange tales that underscore the importance of communal singing in nurturing our faith and togetherness during the festive period.
Fervent worship isn't scripted; it’s a candid cry of the soul, and this episode captures that sentiment in every note. We discuss the delicate dance between spontaneous and rehearsed praise with our guest Chris Monteleone and Alia Gladden, whose Broadway experience brings a compelling perspective on worship's power to connect us with the divine. As a mosaic of voices from different walks of life blend in harmony, we celebrate the church choir's diversity and its singular ability to forge bonds of shared devotion through music—a testament to the unity and emotional resonance that only a choir can provide.
In the quiet backstage of every choir's performance lies the beating heart of leadership and administration, roles we shine a light on in this episode. We explore the indispensable liaison that bridges choir directors and members, ensuring seamless communication and a supportive environment where music and soul-care intertwine. The discussion also ventures into the journey from a voiceless individual to a resonating force within a college gospel choir, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity, mentorship, and spiritual guidance. Join us as we share the stories that celebrate not only the art of choral singing but also the profound community it fosters, reminding us why lifting our voices in unison remains an enduring and vital tradition.

Perpetuating and Promoting the Christian and Positive Idea Through the Medium of Music and Other Arts.

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Why of the Week: "What Child Is This" (00:02:37)

3. Alia Glidden, Chor Administrator and Worship Leader (00:08:55)

4. Chris Monteleone, Former Broadway Actor and Singer (00:14:14)

5. Atteliah Williams, Choir Member (00:18:23)

6. CRQ with Mietta Stancil (00:20:14)

7. Leadership and Administration in Choirs (00:20:47)

8. Peggy Kim, Choir Member - Unity in Choir Worship (00:28:20)

9. Away In A Manager (00:34:56)

10. Angel Omoruan - Choir Administrator, Choir Member (00:38:37)

11. Chris Monteleone - Choir Member, Outsider (00:41:31)

12. Choir Leadership (00:43:11)

13. Dorian Johnson - Choir as Family (00:44:56)

14. Atteliah Williams, Choir Member (00:47:13)

15. Herald Angels Proclaim the Newborn King (00:50:05)