Moveable Do

Dr. Sarah Riskind talks to Moveable Do this week about her work with Sephardic music, improvisation, and her love for early music, though not necessarily in that order. Featured on this week's episode: "Psalm of the Sky," "Weep, O Mine Eyes," "Oseh Shalom," and highlights from her "Oz Cantata. Find more music by Sarah Riskind by visiting https://sarahriskind.com/. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. 

This week, Dr. J.D. Frizzell, teacher at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN, talks about the struggle of writing with new baby in the house, helping students learn to compose, and how the work of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis influenced his writing style. Featured on this episode: "And I Can Sing," "The Lamb," "This is Life to Come," and highlights from his "Magnificat." To learn more about J.D., visit his website: https://jdfrizzell.com/. For more information about this podcast and full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. 

This week, Moira Smiley, in her fun, authentic manner, talks about folk songs, singing, and body percussion as well as issues of isolation and technology. Featured on this episode: "I Have a Voice," "Time in Our Voices," "Wire You Here," and "Bellow" (with special appearance of "Bring Me Little Water Silvy"). To hear more of Moira's music, visit her website at https://moirasmiley.com. For more information about this podcast and an archive of past episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.

To kick off Season 2 of Moveable Do, Steve sits down with Jake Runestad to talk about how he got into composing, issues of social justice, and of course, Nyon Nyon. Pieces featured on this episode, "Come to the Woods," "Let My Love Be Heard," "The Secret of the Sea," and "Spirited Light." Visit Jake's website at https://jakerunestad.com. For more an archive of all past episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. 

As Steve wraps up Season One of Moveable Do, he gives a big thanks to his guests and tells you about the piece that has been the theme music for this season. Featured on this episode: "Take Me Back (A New American Folk Song)." For more information about this podcast, visit sdcompose.com/moveabledo.

This season's guests:

Saunder Choi: https://www.saunderchoi.com/

Evans Mbinji: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDidPfwJdKOC02rxjabcjQ

Giselle Wyers: https://www.gisellewyers.com/

Fahad Siadat: http://www.fahadsiadat.com/

Mike Merrill: https://www.mikemerrillcomposer.com/

Judy Rose: https://www.judyarose.com/

Ally Czyzewicz: https://www.allyrosemusic.com/

Brian Tate: http://briantatemusic.com/

Jocelyn Hagan: https://www.jocelynhagen.com/

Tim Takach: https://timothyctakach.com/

Dale Trumbore: https://www.daletrumbore.com/

Chad "Sir Wick" Hughes: https://sirwickmusic.com/

Dan Forrest: https://danforrest.com/

Rollo Dilworth: http://rollodilworth.com/

Steve Danielson: https://sdcompose.com/

This week, Dr. Rollo Dilworth talks about his influences from a very young age up to the present. He also talks about his work with young, developing voices and takes a couple questions from some younger listeners. Featured on this episode, "I Sing Because I'm Happy," "Joshua," "I Dream a World," "Gift to be Free," and "Why a Caged Bird Sings." And from the 150 works he has published, what was the first? For more information about this podcast, visit SDCompose.com/moveabledo.

This week, Steve sits down with Dr. Dan Forrest and talks about some of his greatest influences and the lessons he learned about writing a melody and keeping things simple. Featured in this episode: Shalom; fermata; and et Deus ispiravit, the silent kiss, and Epilogue from the breath of life. Also, advice that Dan would give to himself 20 years ago. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.

From Jazz to R&B, from concert band to orchestras, Dr. Chad "Sir Wick" Hughes, talks about his diverse musical styles. Hear how his path from Michigan to Kansas to Louisiana and finally to Atlanta shaped his musical ideals. Featured on this episode: "Tale of Two Fools," "Ruth and Boaz," "I Thank You Lord," and "Visions of a Renaissance." And what is a "Novical" anyway? For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. 

Composer Dale Trumbore discusses her journey to composition through the lens of self-doubt and self-mastery. Featured on this episode: "Infinitely and Without Apology," "Faster," "Fifteen Ways to Splinter a Sunset," and "How to Go On." Also, hear about how her writing and composing go hand in hand. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.

Hawaii-based composer Chris Fraley discusses how his background as a math and science wiz influences his love for counterpoint. Featured in this episode: "Eire's Call," "The Plains," "Hine Ma Tov," and the premiere of the recording of "A Light Exists In Spring." Plus, experimentations with Just Intonation. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.