Matt Doll is the director of Gordon in Orvietto, a study abroad program for visual artists in Orvietto, Italy.

Ed Cohn speaks with Richard about some of the past theatre productions he has directed at Messiah, his fall black-box production of Wit, and the upcoming musical Anne of Green Gables.

Tim Dixon speaks with Richard about his time at Messiah, the growth of the orchestra program, some highlights of the program, and his upcoming concert. Dr. Dixon also serves as co-chair of the Department of Music.

Richard speaks with Erik Forst and Gregg Hurley about the percussion and dance programs at Messiah, about their collaboration, and their upcoming concert.

Richard speaks with Bill Stowman about the development of the jazz program at Messiah College, and the 2019 Homecoming jazz concert. Dr. Stowman is co-chair of the Messiah Department of Music.

Richard speaks with Jim Colonna and Travis Weller about their upcoming concert. They discuss how they came to Messiah College, the role of composition in their work as teachers and conductors, presenting a concert early in the year, and some unique features of the September 27 program.

Richard reads poetry commissioned for the two concerts commemorating the publication of Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The poets, Christine Perrin, Samuel Smith, and Matthew Roth, are members of the Messiah College English Department.

Richard interviews Rachel Cornacchio about the Threefold Cord Choir, a unique ensemble for women. Rachel speaks at length about the founding of the choir, its unusual rehearsal schedule, its community partners, and the powerful support it provides for women.

Richard interviews Peter Sirotin about war and peace, about Tolstoy and the 150th anniversary of the publication of War and Peace, and the two concerts offered in commemoration. He then speaks with Ya-Ting Chang and Patrice Ewoldt, pianists who with Richard and Harrisburg Symphony conductor Stuart Malina will present War and Peace I, a two-piano concert of music by French and Russian composers.

A brief introduction to the podcast series.