CUEcast

Reverend Doctor Abdue Knox is the Senior Pastor at Greater Bethel AME Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Today, Randy and Abdue discuss the ministry at Bethel and how this vibrant congregation is meeting critically important needs throughout their community … and beyond. At the end of the Episode, Abdue talk about how important music is in bringing people together from across cultural divides.

Pam Dunagan tells a moving story originally told by Sidney Poitier who remembers his teenage years, seven decades ago. Pamela makes timely application to choral directors who teach and minister to teenagers in 2022, showing how the influence we have on todays students will follow and bless them for the rest of their lives.

Dr. Tim Sharp is an author, researcher, conductor, composer, strategist, futurist, and collaborator. From 2007 through 2020, Dr. Sharp was the Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association. An outstanding thinker and communicator, Tim joins Randy today in a discussion of effective communication as a crucial component of strong choral leadership.

Dr. Allen Lott is a renowned researcher and musicologist. Allen has also been an avid YouthCUE supporter from the very beginning, providing encouragement, insights, and support for the ministry we seek to provide. Two of Allen's now-adult children, Andy and Jessie-Anne, have been YouthCUE participants over the years. Dr. Lott is Professor of Music History in the School of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has recently written a fascinating book on Brahms's Requiem, which is his topic today.

Jo Scurlock Dillard is an educator, clinician, mentor, student teacher supervisor, and past President of the Texas Music Educators Association. A legendary high school choral director in Texas and beyond, Jo spent 13 years as choral director at Reagan High School in San Antonio, where she built a dynasty in choral music which gained statewide and national recognition. Today, Jo and Randy discuss the critical importance of effective communication in the high school choral setting.

Taylor Scott Davis is Director of Music and Worship Arts at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. Not only is Taylor at the helm of a large and robust music ministry at St. Andrew, he is also a world-class composer of choral and orchestral music. Recently, he and Morningstar Music have released his Magnificat, which is a glorious work we encourage you to explore. Most recently, Taylor has been the arranger for Voces8, featuring a wide array of glorious carol arrangements this past Christmas. Let's listen in as Randy and Taylor discuss his vocation as a composer and minister of music.

Dr. Lynne Gackle is Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University and the Past National President of the American Choral Directors Association. Today we will talk to Lynne about how she communicates with her students and faculty colleagues. We'll discover how she thinks about and approaches communication in an environment of constant change has become the norm.

Dr. Lynne Gackle is Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University and the Past National President of the American Choral Directors Association. Lynne's superb choral skills, paired with her ability to forge strong relationships, create a synergy of excellence among the students she directs. In today's interview, Lynne explains some of how this dynamic works.