Choir Fam Podcast
Choir Fam Podcast
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Ep. 154 - Composing Idiomatic and Empathetic Music for Vocalists - Raphael Fusco
“Nobody really teaches you how to write for the voice because every voice is different. We’re given these standard ranges, which is fine for harmony exercises that aren’t meant to be sung. The information we have guiding us is half-knowledge th...
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...