Jeff Grogan is an internationally-known conductor and teacher who has spent over 25 years dedicated to the pursuit of his craft and the nurturing of young talent. He is Conductor of the Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra and the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra, and joins Chris for an in-depth discussion of remaining motivated during the pandemic as a performing artist. He explains his work with the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra and as a faculty member and conductor in the OCU School of Music.

Attention parents of musicians: He also explains music scholarship opportunities in the OCU School of Music.

You can read more about Jeff Grogan on his website here: www.jeffreygrogan.com

Learn more about the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University by clicking here.

Explore the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras by clicking here.

Rev. Shannon Fleck, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, joins Chris for an engaging discussion on religion, working with the churches in Oklahoma, her experience as a female clergy member, and much more. Join us for this engaging discussion that's sure to surprise and inspire you.

Shannon discusses the No Hate in the Heartland initiative from the Oklahoma Conference of Churches - - "A moral campaign for equity, truth, and love in the State of Oklahoma."

You can read more about the Oklahoma Conference of Churches and their groundbreaking initiatives on their website at www.okchurches.org

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In our INAUGURAL episode, join us for this in-depth and entertaining talk with local pub owner, Sean Cummings. He talks about his life in Oklahoma City, how to be an activist, and so much more. If you know Sean, you know he never fails to entertain! Check out this conversation between Chris and Sean.

You can check out Sean Cummings' Irish Pub here: www.seancummings-ok.com

This episode is sponsored by Snappy Specs – providers of blue light filtering glasses for the whole family. Use the discount code CityBeatOKC to receive 15% off your entire order at snappyspecs.com.