Best Vocal Pedagogy Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 89 - Creating Choral Camaraderie on a Global Level - T. J. Harper 49:41

1h ago49:41

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“The folks who I think are really doing incredible work around the world, not just for one festival or for one tour, but for decades, are the folks who are trying to literally make the world a better place through choral music. How many opportunities can we provide for them so they can feel like they're part of that bigger family to help legitimize…

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Ep. 88 - Prioritizing Representation in Choral Music - Matthew Chi Lee 44:50

9d ago44:50

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“I haven’t moved exclusively to doing multicultural music in our classroom, but I have done a lot of music that has a positive message that they can relate to. If this song has nothing to do with them, no matter how much I love it, no matter how epic or famous this is, the students will have a hard time connecting to it. I’m not saying that everyth…

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Ep. 87 - Sharing Stories to Stir the Soul - Tim Seelig 57:27

16d ago57:27

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“From my first ACDA in 1991 to ACDA now: complete reversal. People are not afraid to perform something that moves the soul, and in 1991 nobody did it. Now people are digging in and not being afraid. I applaud all of my fellow choral conductors for being fearless and not being afraid to tell the stories that mean something.” Tim Seelig is a conducto…

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182: Giovanna Barbati (Partimento and Improvisation on the Cello) 1:41:31

17d ago1:41:31

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Today I speak to cellist and viola da gamba player Giovanna Barbati, whose repertoire extends from early to contemporary music and who has a special interest in improvisation. She appears frequently as a soloist, she plays her own music and has given the first performance of a number of works for solo cello. She has recently recorded the complete w…

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FVPC #195 2024 Social Media Update 58:00

20d ago58:00

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Social media expert Karen Michaels shares the latest updates on social media platforms. This conversation covers the new "pay-to-play" features for authenticating Meta accounts, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Substack, and inspirational best practices for teachers using social media to promote and celebrate their businesses.Links mentioned in thi…

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Ep. 86 - Honoring Diversity Through Historical Research - Elizabeth Schauer 47:36

1M ago47:36

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“I have fallen deeply in love with looking at a piece, seeing what it is, and realizing that there are no real absolutes in music. There are no rules. You have to look at each piece of music for what it is and consider it in its historical and cultural context and then find out enough about the composer. It feels like a journey, a rabbit hole that …

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144: Sietze de Vries (Classical Improviser, Organist) 1:37:49

1M ago1:37:49

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Professor Sietze de Vries, famed for his mastery in classical improvisation, joins the show to talk about his education, training, approach to music, music education, and demonstrates classical improvisation in multiple styles, and time periods.By Nikhil Hogan Show

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158: Nicholas Baragwanath (Hexachordal Italian Solfeggio) 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

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Professor Nicholas Baragwanath, author of the groundbreaking "Solfeggio Tradition" (published by Oxford University Press), returns to the show to talk about Hexachordal Italian Solfeggio. This was the method of solfege instruction that was employed at the famed 18th-century Neapolitan Conservatories, using 6-note overlapping hexachords, instead of …

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Ep. 85 - Choral Music and Personal Growth - Jonathan Talberg 58:14

1M ago58:14

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“I grew up thinking that we should sound like the music we're singing. There was never one right way for me. There are those great choral traditions where they sing everything a certain way. I never wanted to be that way. We can do seven different pieces in seven entirely different styles. You would think, 'is that the same choir?' That's something…

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Ep. 84 - Building Choral Skills from the Adjudication Table - Brett Epperson 45:12

1M ago45:12

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“I’ve really enjoyed getting into classrooms to affirm my colleagues. I seek whenever I do a visit to say something that is both positive and true. I could just be positive, but if it’s not truthful, students can sense that. I’ve really enjoyed getting to bop in, see great teaching in action, and affirm my colleagues in front of their students.” Dr…

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FVPC #194 Practice 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

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Frustrated teachers, this one's for you. In episode 194, we're addressing the ongoing challenges of practice and turning them into opportunities. We'll explore ways to enhance our instruction, improve communication with families, and create more inclusive spaces.Links mentioned in this episode:Tera Sumpter https://www.instagram.com/terasumpter_slp/…

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Ep. 83 - Building Choral Excellence to Serve Communities - Joshua Cheney 51:17

2M ago51:17

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"Choral programs don't exist in a vacuum. They exist in a place, and they exist in a place that serves a people. That people group is always bigger than choir. The first thing that you've gotta do is answer the question, 'how are my people, how is my place going to be served by choral music?' and then build that. You've gotta build that one step at…

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Clinton Sherwood: Ego and the Educator 55:13

2M ago55:13

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In today's episode I have a conversation with Clinton Sherwood. Clinton is a multi-disciplinary performer and educator living in New York City with his husband and miniature poodle. Clinton’s decade-long career in musical theatre spans from performing on broadway and national tours to becoming an accomplished music director and choreographer, creat…

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Ep. 82 - Inspiring and Motivating Adolescent Tenors and Basses - Vincent Oakes 48:20

2M ago48:20

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“Octave displacement is a really big thing with adolescent singers. Make a game out of it - I’ll have them match me, match me up an octave, match me down an octave - versus scolding when you’re in the middle of rep and someone is singing too low and you just point and say ‘that’s too low.’ That’s a little ambiguous for the average 13-year-old. To g…

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Ep. 81 - Expanding Access to Choral Participation - Marcela Molina 48:37

3M ago48:37

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“I started to see the possibilities of what a youth community choir could be. Seeing that profound impact on a young woman was very transformative for me. After two or three years, everything that I did had more layers. There was a new potential of enhancement and community impact. The things that make me go like a volcano are about community, acce…

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Alien Partljic: Exploring Hypermobility and Its Impact on the Voice 55:58

2M ago55:58

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In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Alien Partljič, a certified Modern Vocal Training coach and regional mentor for the Balkan area. Alien brings a unique perspective to the table as he delves into the intriguing topic of hypermobility and its profound effects on the voice. Drawing from his extensive experience and training…

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Ep. 80 - Bridging Artistry and Scholarship - Jessica Nápoles 49:38

3M ago49:38

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“If a student has been unsuccessful at elementary and middle school, by the time they get to high school, it’s really hard to shift and course correct. But if they haven’t been successful at elementary and you get them at the middle school level, you really do have the potential to shift that course in a monumental way, to reshape their views about…

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157: Ewald Demeyere (Fedele Fenaroli's Partimenti and Pedagogy) 1:59:24

3M ago1:59:24

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Professor Ewald Demeyere returns on the show to discuss his critical edition of Fenaroli's partimenti collection and discusses Fenaroli's approach to pedagogy and partimento realization.By Nikhil Hogan Show

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FVPC #193 Addressing Performance Anxiety with Amelia Carr 53:48

3M ago53:48

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Our special guest is Amelia Carr, an accomplished performer, vocal coach, and singing teacher based in London, UK. Amelia focuses on guiding children and young singers in the professional musical theatre industry. With a specialized emphasis on performance anxiety, she brings forth a wealth of experience in this field, having recently concluded ext…

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Susan Eichhorn Young: Peri thru Post Menopause 59:31

3M ago59:31

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I am beyond excited to bring you a captivating conversation with the incredible Susan, a renowned voice teacher and consultant based in the heart of NYC, extending her expertise worldwide through online platforms. In this episode, Susan shares her wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working with opera singers, musical theatre performers,…

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Ep. 79 - Voice Pedagogy Concepts for a Variety of Genres - Ryan Deignan 55:35

3M ago55:35

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“Contemporary commercial music is closer to the students’ everyday musical culture. There’s that component of culturally relevant pedagogy that both show choir and vocal jazz meet. They are a bit more naturally motivating to a majority of students, and we honor the musical culture of the United States and our popular styles from the last 100 years …

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Erika Young: Pelvic Health Trainer 56:26

3M ago56:26

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In this episode, I have a conversation with my colleague Erika Young. Erika is a movement specialist and postpartum personal trainer with expertise in the pelvic floor, breath mechanics and posture. Erika’s work has helped many performers resolve muscle tension dysphonia, avoid vocal surgery, improve breath support and optimize the body to improve …

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Ep. 78 - Optimizing Choral Administration with a Booster Club - Cathy Britton 49:17

4M ago49:17

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"I didn’t want to do any middle level teaching because of behavior, but I ended up teaching eight years at Patrick Henry Junior High. I loved every moment of it. I learned that if the kids loved and trusted you, they would do anything for you. It was just so much fun to take what they were willing to give and do some good work with them. It all tra…

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154: Partimento Panel (Gjerdingen, Sanguinetti, van Tour, Cafiero) 1:32:54

4M ago1:32:54

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In this episode, I am joined by eminent professors Robert O. Gjerdingen, Giorgio Sanguinetti, Peter van Tour, and Rosa Cafiero, in a special panel session about the subject of partimento. We discuss the history of its modern research, the definition of partimento, why partimento died out, the problem with modern harmony instruction in conservatorie…

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Ep. 77 - Creating Opportunities Through First Impressions - Stephen Caldwell 55:30

4M ago55:30

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"The greatest lesson that I learned as a gig singer is that your career and reputation are built one chance at a time. You get one chance and one chance only. If I want people to go out on a limb for me and recommend me for a gig, then I have to make sure that I'm protecting their reputation as well as my own. That starts with never being late, alw…

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Eloise Stager CST-D: The Rare and Most Common Types of EDS, Focusing on the Most Common- Hypermobility 51:13

4M ago51:13

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Dive into a profound exploration of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on The Visceral Voice Podcast with your host Christine Schneider. In this episode, Christine sits down with Eloise Strager, a Licensed Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist in western CT specializing in working with people with hypermobility conditions such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndr…

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FVPC #192 Selling Sheet Music with Garrett Breeze 55:22

4M ago55:22

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In episode 192 of the FULL VOICE Podcast, our guest is Nashville composer and arranger Garrett Breeze, renowned for his extensive catalog of contemporary choral and competitive show choir music. Garrett discusses his journey, creative process, and how he thrives in this unique musical niche. We also dive into his resources for composers, arrangers,…

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Season 3 Wrap-Up 13:29

4M ago13:29

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Thank you for listening to our show this season!! Here are the favorite choral pieces from our guests in the second season: Sommerpsalm, Waldemar Åhlén Christmas Oratorio, Johann Sebastian Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm; Johann Sebastian Bach Agnus Dei, Samuel Barber Bluegrass Mass, Carol Barnett Afternoon on a Hill, Eric Barnum Missa Solemnis, Ludwig van B…

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Minisode 3 - Stephen Salamunovich, Anneliese Zook 6:44

4M ago6:44

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Choir Fam Minisode 3 includes Lightning Round answers from two of our Choir Fam listeners: Stephen Salamunovich Renton, Washington Anneliese Zook Garfield, Washington We want to hear from you! We'd love all our listeners to answer our Season 1 lightning-round questions for us to share with our audience. We are looking forward to getting to know you…

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Minisode Intro Part 3 - Share Your Story with the Choir Fam 2:55

4M ago2:55

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We want to hear from you! We'd love all our listeners to answer our Season 3 lightning-round questions for us to share with our audience. We are looking forward to getting to know you better. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com with the following info: Subject Line: Choir Fam Minisode First and last name, pronouns optional City and state you live in Sc…

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Ep. 76 - Approaching Choral Music with Imagination - Jean-Sébastien Vallée 45:36

4M ago45:36

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“The number one thing that I look for when I meet a younger conductor is imagination, someone who comes with ideas but also has a story to tell with the music. Often younger conductors are really worried about technique, the way they look, the way they rehearse, but it starts with imagination. What do you want to communicate? People are so worried …

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Ep. 75 - Connecting with Audiences Through Choral Programming - Erick Lichte 50:07

5M ago50:07

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“We are there to be servants of our community. A lot of amateur choirs can become bowling leagues; they show up on Wednesday night, they have a great time, and that’s the reason they do it. I think the trick is to satisfy the needs of our singers, develop them as artists and people, but also make the focus constantly about reaching out to our audie…

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174: Niels Berentsen (1300-1500 Polyphony | Improvising Vocal Counterpoint) 1:19:13

5M ago1:19:13

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I talk to Professor Niels Berentsen about the beginnings of improvised counterpoint, the reconstruction of incomplete music by Johannes Ciconia, computational analysis of counterpoint, teaching 15th/16th century canon, improvisation in the classroom at the Haute école de musique, the long history of improvisation models, and more. Niels has taught …

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167: Solfeggio Panel (Baragwanath, Gjerdingen, IJzerman, van Tour) 1:23:25

5M ago1:23:25

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Today we have a special episode dedicated to Solfeggio, featuring Professors Nicholas Baragwanath, Job IJzerman, Robert O. Gjerdingen, and Peter van Tour. The famed students of the 18th-century Neapolitan conservatories undertook an extensive 3-year course of hexachordal solmisation using guidonian syllables before they were allowed to touch an ins…

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Ep. 74 - Commercial Music within the Large Choral Ensemble - Eric Rubinstein 53:21

5M ago53:21

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“So many people view conducting as a reflection of the music, and if that works for them, that's great. I view conducting as a reflection of the movement. Undergrads aren't always predisposed to musical language, but they are already predisposed to the language that Laban uses: time, space, weight, flow. Instead of saying 'that's not marcato enough…

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FVPC #191 Tweens 'n Teens Songbook with Nicky Phillips 52:51

5M ago52:51

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Episode 191 of the FULL VOICE Podcast features musical theatre repertoire for young(ish) performers with Nicky Phillips, co-creator of the Tweens n' Teens Songbook. Nicky discusses the inspiration and creative process behind this project. Nicky shares details about her successful online voice studio and gives FULL VOICE Podcast listeners a preview …

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Ep. 73 - Developing a Personal Compositional Voice - Christopher Tin 45:12

5M ago45:12

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"The question I had to ask myself was, 'Do you want to change who you are as a composer just so can match a particular sound that is in fashion or is expected of you in the concert hall world or do you want to say true to yourself as an artist?'" Time and time again, whenever this question pops up, it's always you turn towards yourself and ask your…

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Ep. 72 - Bridging the Exquisite and the Accessible - Melissa Dunphy 56:10

6M ago56:10

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“The music that I fell in love with that made me want to be a musician when I was a young teenager was not loved because it’s super difficult. That’s not the reason you love music. You love music that makes you feel and makes you think. If something is challenging, that feeling of reaching the finish line and being able to create a performance that…

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Ep. 71 - Openness and Authenticity in Choral Education - Marques Garrett 53:38

6M ago53:38

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“You can’t be a good teacher, you can’t be a good conductor, without being a good human being... I’m grateful that I have stuck with so many of the things that felt true to me. I’m honest and vulnerable but also still open to learning from other people, because everything that I do is not right. If I realize it’s not right, I need to ‘fess up to it…

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177: Robert O. Gjerdingen (Music Schema Theory) 2:06:31

6M ago2:06:31

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I'm delighted to share this interview recorded yesterday with the great Professor Robert O. Gjerdingen, focusing greatly on Music Schema Theory as revealed in his groundbreaking 2007 monograph "Music in the Galant Style". In addition, we discuss Roman Numeral Analysis, Harmonic Function Theory, Hugo Riemann, Tonality, Dahlhaus, and Schenker, and he…

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156: Peter Schubert (Palestrina, Fux, Counterpoint) 56:22

6M ago56:22

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0:00 Intro 0:36 Start 1:59 St. Pius X's Motu Proprio "Tra Le Sollecitudini" 5:16 How did the Council of Trent affect Gregorian chant? 5:54 What do you think of Organum and composers like Léonin and Pérotin? 6:45 Johann Joseph Fux 14:53 Knud Jeppesen 26:54 Did Palestrina improvise or play the organ? 28:39 Bach played on the accordion 30:36 The Lute …

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FVPC #190 Celebrating Students and Student Retention 51:52

6M ago51:52

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In service-oriented or membership-based businesses, (such as music schools), there is a natural ebb and flow of students. However, some students remain engaged for significantly longer, sometimes spanning years to decades. Is there a magic formula that keeps students with us for extended periods of time?Nikki shares her recent visit to Ontario to s…

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141: Job IJzerman (Harmony, Counterpoint, Partimento) 1:42:36

6M ago1:42:36

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0:00 Intro 0:36 Start 1:29 Refinements in approach to teaching with "Harmony, Counterpoint, Partimento" since last interview 6:21 Understanding the patterns in the book as "pure sounds" 9:59 Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata K. 82 10:25 Thinking of cadences as schema and things that are polyphonic rather than modern terminology like PAC or IAC 16:58 Josep…

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Ep. 70 - Building a Career in Contemporary A Cappella Performance - Anders Edenroth 40:45

6M ago40:45

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“My professional career comes from something that I did not study. I think it’s called the hidden curriculum - things that you learn that are not on your schedule that are many times equally or more important as things on the schedule. Now, don’ t tell your students not to study and only spend time doing whatever they do. The combination is the sec…

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Ep. 69 - Choral Music for Singers in All Career Paths - Elizabeth Chilton 43:55

7M ago43:55

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"When you're singing choral music, you can't be thinking about all those other things that are going on in your life. It takes incredible mental focus. People would say to me, 'how do you have time to sing in a choir when you're working on a doctorate?' and I would tell them that for me, it's like getting a mental holiday. It revives me. It refresh…

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Ep. 68 - Choral Music for Social Action and Community Dialogue - Alexander Lloyd Blake 44:17

7M ago44:17

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“Being text-focused has been really beneficial and a change from the way I’ve seen concerts programmed in the past: ‘Do the keys align? What is the soundscape?’ Those things are important, but for these concerts, the message that we’re putting out there has to be priority. We are choral musicians, and we have words and stories to share, and those h…

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Ep. 67 - Promoting Healthy Singing in All Styles - Ryan Holder 45:37

7M ago45:37

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Ryan W. Holder is currently in his eighteenth year as the Associate Director of Choral Studies at Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ), where he directs Vox Astra and the Northern Voices and High Altitude vocal jazz ensembles, teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting and choral methods, supervises choral student teachers, and serves as …

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Ep. 66 - Building Connections Through Music Education - Hilary Apfelstadt 48:43

8M ago48:43

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“I really thought I wanted to be a high school teacher, but the first job I got was in elementary. That turned out to be the best ‘teaching-me’ experience I could have had, because I learned that if one could get music across to people without much background, you can get it across to anybody.” Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt is Professor Emerita of Choral S…

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FVPC #189 Nurturing Your Inner Artist with Sarah Rockwood 53:43

8M ago53:43

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"Student-led learning and teaching is easier when you have a rich artistic personal life because the ego is already fed on a much healthier diet and therefore can disentangle from the student's progress." Artistic Embodiment Coach Sarah Rockwood discusses celebrating and nurturing our artistic selves. Sarah also offers straightforward techniques fo…

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Ep. 65 - Prioritizing Equity in Choral Spaces - Arreon A. Harley-Emerson 1:04:53

8M ago1:04:53

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“We were doing some Anglican chant, and we went on to the Hogan ‘Ride On, King Jesus.’ It was as if it was the first time we had ever seen light. It was a revelation for me and for the singers and led to a lot of rebranding of who we are, our values, whose music is important, and the right balance we should be striving for. I felt like I had finall…

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