Choir Fam Podcast
Choir Fam Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 153 - Developing the Creative Potential of the Choral Director - Sherry Blevins
“If you give attention to the right behaviors, they will multiply. If they sing well and supported and you encourage that, that is going to multiply. If you give attention to the bad behaviors – and that doesn't just mean behavior things like t...
Ep. 152 - Developing Choral Skills in All Vocal Styles - Tiago Marques
"I have to say that the best experience was to conduct choirs on many levels, with amateurs who loved what they did, it was a pleasure working with them just because of that, and also working with higher-level groups and being able to do other ...
Ep. 151 - The Collaborative Spirit of Choristers and Conductor - Craig Hella Johnson
“I didn’t want conducting to be only about telling people what to do and they respond. I’ve been in situations like that, and it’s sometimes very effective, but it wasn’t something that I felt I could ever do naturally. I can bring my full arti...
Season 6 Wrap-Up
Thank you for listening to our show this season!!Here are the favorite choral pieces from our guests in the sixth season:Christ lag in Todesbanden by Johann Sebastian BachAgnus Dei - Samuel Barber
Ep. 150 - Encouraging Singer Ownership in the Rehearsal Process - Grant Gershon
“It’s not until you’re leading an ensemble that you really figure out how to make the music happen and how to motivate the people around you. It’s humbling in a lot of ways, and it’s so gratifying. As a conductor, you’re providing the framework...