By Steve Danielson
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Join composer Stacey Philipps this week on Moveable Do for a riveting discussion about music, math, culinary arts and more! We get a chance to talk about her two books of rounds and about how to write your own. Plus, a very thoughtful answer to the question, "What is your favorite color?" All this and more on Moveable Do.
Pieces featured on this episode:
Sudden Light
Velvet Shoes
Witch Trial
Hidden in the grey, bending sky
For more information about Stacey Philpps and her music, visit https://www.staceyphilipps.com/. For more information about the podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://moveabledo.com.
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This week, Moveable Do welcomes the three composers from Raindrop New Music, a collective made up of three Northwest composers: Drew Swatosh, Carolyn Quick, and Lisa Neher. They talk about the endeavors and as a collective. Which one of them has a penchant for text? Which one is interested in writing for trans and non-binary voices? And which one is a maestro of wacky noises? Find out this week on Moveable Do!
Pieces featured on this episode:
Three Basho Haiku, by Lisa Neher
O Fire, by Carolyn Quick
Finding the Light, by Drew Swatosh
I Want Everything, by Drew Swatosh
For more information about the Raindrop New Music collective and each of the composers and their music, visit https://www.raindropnewmusic.com/, https://www.lisanehermusic.com/, https://www.drewswatosh.com/, or http://www.carolynquick.com/ For more information about the podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://moveabledo.com.
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Steve has an educational experience this week as he chats with composer, Sarah McMahill. They talk about Sarah's work as a Wellness Weaver - myofascial massage therapist, enneagram teacher, and composer/multi-media artist. Sarah explains how all these areas of their life intersect and combine. And, where would Sarah travel to given the choice? Join us this week on Moveable Do for the answer to this question and more!
Pieces featured on this episode:
I Honor the Place in You
Teddy Bear in Combat Boots
Dear A
Generations
For more information about Sarah McMahill and their music, visit https://www.sarahmc.net/. For more information about the podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://moveabledo.com.
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Email: [email protected]
Website (New!): MoveableDo.com
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Steve and Moveable Do profit from purchases you make through these links.
Simply Piano: https://simplypiano.sjv.io/eKoX5z
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Amazon Music Unlimited: https://www.tryamazonmusic.com/moveabledo
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This week, Steve chats with composer, Jane Kozhevnikova. They talk about growing up and learning music in Russia - even getting into jazz! They dive into her interest in texts and what to do when you have a severe writer's block. Also, who do you think Jane would like to have lunch with from any person in the past? Find out this week on Moveable Do!
Pieces featured on this episode:
Unbroken: The Anthemic Life of Milada Horakova
Let Them Be Found
With the Passing of Time
Jumping Like Children
For more information about Jane Kozhevnikova and her music, visit https://www.janekmusic.com/. For more information about the podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://moveabledo.com.
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Email: [email protected]
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Dad Jokes Merch: https://dadjokesmerch.weebly.com
To start off Season 8 with style, Steve talks to multi-faceted composer and wonderful story teller, Daniel Gawthrop. They talk about his many moves across the country that have informed his creative process. We also take a dive into his creative process and how he approaches the blank manuscript. And what hobbies does he enjoy when he's taking a music break?
Pieces featured on this episode:
Break Forth Into Singing
O Shepherd of Israel
Sing Me To Heaven
It Is Good to Sing Praises
To learn more about Daniel Gawthrop and hear more of his music, visit https://www.danielegawthrop.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes visit https://moveabledo.com/. Keep the music moving!!
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The hiatus is over! Steve is back with an introduction and preview of Season 8. How will a formatting change and focus shift affect the show? Join us for the official season launch on Tuesday, September 3, 2025!
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The Shot Heard Round the World: Consortium Invitation
To wrap up season seven of Moveable Do, Steve celebrates 100 episodes. You'll hear greetings and updates from 19 former guests - of course including new recordings of their music. Steve also counts down and shares clips from the top 5 episodes of Moveable Do according to listener downloads.
In addition to the amazing music and people you'll hear, Steve also talks about and shares the piece that you've heard as the intro music this season, "Oh Call Him Back to Me."
Thank you to the guests who participated in interviews in season seven!
Z. Randall Stroope - https://www.zrstroope.com/
Judith Herrington - https://judithherringtonmusic.com
Lawrence Kramer - https://lkmusic.org
Marie-Claire Saindon - https://www.marieclairesaindon.com/
Elizabeth Alexander - https://www.elizabethalexander.com/
Jocelyn Hagen (Compose Like a Girl Podcast) - https://www.jocelynhagen.com/compose-like-a-girl/
Frank Ticheli - https://frankticheli.com
Karen P Thomas - https://karenpthomas.com/
Molly Catherine Nixon - https://www.mc-studios.org/
Kim André Arnesen - https://kimarnesen.com/
Santiago Veros - https://santiagoveros.site
Edna Yeh - https://www.ednayeh.com/
Nell Shaw Cohen - https://www.nellshawcohen.com/
Eric Alexander - https://www.ericscottalexander.com/
Bret Simmons - https://www.theatricalrights.com/author/bret-simmons/
Brett Stewart - https://www.millennial.org/
Thank you all for supporting Moveable Do! See you in Season 8!
For Episode #99 of Moveable Do, we talk with Dr. Brett Stewart, the co-founder, conductor, and composer-in-residence of the Millennial Choirs and Orchestras. We talk about MCO as well as growing up in California, Brett's teenage music tastes, and his major influences. Pieces featured on this episode, "The New Colossus" from To Be American, "Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer," "Jesús Nasciera (Ríu, Ríu, Chíu)," and "And the Holy One of Israel Must Reign" from Messiah in America." For more information about Brett and his work with Millennial Choirs and Orchestras, visit https://millennial.org For more information about this podcast and a list of all previous guests, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.
This week, Moveable Do, sits down with composer Bret Simmons. Bret talks about composing music for Disney, Broadway, and television. Plus, he talks about what it's like to head up a band for a TV talk show! Pieces featured on this episode: "This is History," from The First Gentleman, "Season of Light," "Buburrying," from The Importance of Being Earnest, and "Never Give Up, Never Surrender," from an unnamed show. For more information about Bret Simmons, check out his bio at Theatrical Rights Worldwide. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.
Moveable Do stays local this week with an in-person interview with Associate Professor of Music from Boise State University, Dr. Eric Alexander. We talk about growing up in Colorado, juggling family time, and how he would write a soundtrack for his life. Pieces featured on this episode: "Sawtooth Sketches," "Joy and Reflections," "Symmetry of Trees," and "Oedipus Tremendous." For more information about Eric Alexander and his music, visit
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