Join Jen and John as they discuss his time as a show choir director as well as his current role as arranger and show designer for groups around the country. Hear his insight into the methodology of choosing literature for your group, as well as pedagogy in show design. Premiere Episode.

Links to shows discussed:

Lafayette Jefferson "First Edition" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw6I4lOEuTs Magic (1998)

Wheaton Warrenville South "The Classics" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TExYYeegywk OZ (2015)

Omaha Westside "ATSC" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uze-7CaV1RM Olympics (2020)

Carmel "Ambassadors" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B8MrDUPnM8 9/11 (2017)

Alex and Jen discuss the impact of show choir on small communities around the country as well as Alex's path to his current role as singer/songwriter. We also discuss meteorology, because it wouldn't be a conversation with Alex unless we talk about the weather.

Shows discussed in this episode:

Millard West - West in the Groove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=innf0zbdKYA (2017)

Preaching to the Choir is presented in conjunction with "Show Collective," a resource site for show choir professionals. Launching May 1, 2020!

www.showcollective.com