I really wanted to call this episode “Trust the Next Step.” Our conversation started as exploring the connection of text and expression through the power of choral music, but really turned into a series of inspirational quotes, tools, and great stories with poet, author, and longtime choral conductor, Dr. Robert Bode. The conversation felt like sitting down over a cup of coffee to share experiences, ideas, and more! I can’t wait for you to hear this one!

April is Poetry Month, so make sure you jump over the ACDA Advocacy and Collaboration Facebook and Instagram pages for weekly posts related to the collaboration between text and the choral arts. A huge thanks to the A&C committee for helping curate these episodes every month. You can also check them out as Blog posts on the ChoralNet blog every 3rd Wednesday of the month. 

Learn more about the ACDA Advocacy and Collaboration Committee and their resources at ACDA.org/advocacy or follow A&C on Facebook and Instagram.

Learn more about Dr. Bode: https://www.giamusic.com/store/artists/robert-bode 

Get your hands on Dr. Bode’s book, “Hearts All Whole: Reflections on (Life and) Twelve Choral Gems” published by GIA: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/hearts-all-whole-book-10808 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_Q51h8Uzqs 

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**Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell

**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff