In this episode, you'll hear from Alec Schumacker, Director of Choral Activities at Hawai‘i Pacific University, and composer of "Noël Nouvelet" - available for SA, TB, and SATB through Alliance Music Publications.

Alec and I discuss the conception of his arrangement, the rhythmically driving piano accompaniment, incorporating Re-based Solfege into your rehearsals, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy our conversation!  Stay tuned to the next few episodes this month as they will all be compositions you could use on holiday programs!

http://alecschumacker.com/

http://www.alliancemusic.com/product.cfm?iProductID=1269

http://www.alliancemusic.com/product.cfm?iProductID=1270

In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Miami - Frost School of Music.  Amanda Quist is an imaginative and inquisitive concert programmer for her own ensembles as well as the various honor choirs she conducts throughout the United States.

Amanda and I discuss what makes a well-rounded program, some no-fail pieces you should consider, the age-old debate of theming your concerts, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy our conversation and it inspires you to explore some pieces you may not know about!

https://people.miami.edu/profile/[email protected]

https://choral.frost.miami.edu/

In this episode, you'll hear from Dan Davison, composer of "Ritmo" - available for SATB, SA(T)B, and TTBB with Piano 4-Hands through Walton Music.

Dan and I discuss the conception of the piece, the typical labyrinth of the middle school boys' range, how teaching balance can improve rhythm, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

https://www.dandavisonmusic.com/

https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ritmo-satb-print-ww1437

https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ritmo-vocal-score-print-ww1414

https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ritmo-print-ww1438

In this episode, you'll hear from Eric William Barnum, composer of "Dreams of Thee" - available in SAB through Walton Music.

Eric and I discuss the conception of the piece, promoting anti-fragility & success in the rehearsal process, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/dreams-of-thee-print-ww1362

http://www.ericwilliambarnum.com/

In this episode, you'll hear from Thomas LaVoy, composer of "In the Dark of the End" - available through Hewitt Hill Music.  "In the Dark of the End" is included in Tom's accessible SATB anthology called "Starlight: An Anthology of Works for Mixed Chorus".  

Tom and I discuss the conception of the piece, teaching tips and tricks, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

https://www.thomaslavoy.com/in-the-dark-of-the-end

https://www.thomaslavoy.com/

In this episode, you'll hear from Stuart Chapman Hill, composer of "Don't Be Seen" - available in SAB through Hinshaw Music.

Stuart and I discuss the conception of the piece, plentiful nuggets of Choral Methods wisdom, Stuart's fascination with runaways, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and enjoy our conversation!

https://www.hinshawmusic.com/product/dont-be-seen-3-part/

http://www.stuartchapmanhill.com/

In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Mark Sirett and learn more about his arrangement of the traditional Irish tune "Carrickfergus".  Mark's arrangement is available in TBB from Boosey & Hawkes / Hal Leonard.

Mark and I discuss the advantages to the TTB / TBB voicing, the sense of longing and emotion in the text of the folksong, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and enjoy our conversation!

https://www.halleonard.com/product/48019311/carrickfergus

http://www.marksirett.ca/

In this episode, you'll hear from Laura Farnell, composer of "Heart, We Will Forget Him" - available in SSA through Hal Leonard.

Laura and I discuss the conception of the piece, "watering" dotted quarter notes, the composer "family tree" of this text, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and enjoy our conversation!

https://www.halleonard.com/product/8745125/heart-we-will-forget-him

In this episode, you'll hear from Kenneth Riggs, composer of "The Old Mill" - available in SAB and SATB through Choristers Guild.

Ken and I discuss the conception of the piece, the advantages of teaching pieces in compound time, and the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and enjoy our conversation!

http://www.kennethriggs.com/

In this episode, you'll hear from Jake Runestad, composer of "Rise Up" - available in SSAA through Jake's website.

https://jakerunestad.com/store/rise-up/

Jake and I discuss the ideiosyncrasies of the piece, Susan B. Anthony's profound voice, and some of the usual non-musical banter.

Thank you so much for listening and enjoy our conversation!