This is part 1 of a 2 part series. In this episode series, we talk to Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. Michael is a composer and conductor and is the commissioning composer for the Omaha Children's Choir Voices Creating Change commission this season. Michael's works have been broadcast on Public Radio East, KMUZ, and WCPE, with performances by musica intima, the Gregg Smith Singers, the Duke University Chorale, the Esoterics, among other exceptional choral ensembles. Michael is also active in advocating for the transgender community. Michael says "It is my fervent wish to spread knowledge and understanding of the transgender community through guest speaking and by simply being present in the lives of the talented musicians and artists surrounding me." Michael is actively commissioned by choral organizations around the country and enjoys working directly with choirs.

To contact Michael: https://www.mbqstudio.com/

 

Avielle Foundation - Preventing Violence & Building Compassion

Adrian Dunn - Composer

Connect with Omaha Children's Choir - OCC Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

 

Omar Martinez - Instagram

Amanda Stevenson - Instagram, Twitter

 

Voices Creating Change presents stories of social change initiatives through the arts. Our conversations open possibilities beyond the limitations that underrepresented populations face daily, specifically in the arts. 

Hosted by Amanda Stevenson & Omar Martinez. New episodes release each Friday. Voices Creating Change is a production of Omaha Children's Choir.

View show information at omahachildrenschoir.org/podcast.