Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
A podcast dedicated to discussing ways to create ensembles that prioritize people and their connection as singers to the music, and the belief that through that connection (and only through that connection), outstanding and beautiful music can occur.
Episodes
47 episodes
Music as an Experience, Not a Goal
Sometimes, you have students who impact you deeply. And sometimes...you ask them to be on your podcast.Why talk about students all the time, when you can just talk to them?In today's joyful and laught...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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Valuing Learning Over Knowing
A "read and riff" episode, I read and riff on my latest Chorus Connection Blog Post, titled Valuing Learning Over Knowing.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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50:09
Start With Relationships
Today's story-filled episode features Erik Jacobs, a middle-school-choir expert from northern Virginia. We talk about students and teachers and how to build individual relationships with each student to engage them and get buy in.We also...
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1:12:21
What is music if it's not for a message?
In today's episode, we speak with Adrian Dunn - a critically acclaimed singer, composer, and conductor - about his story, his compositions, and his truth. This conversation inspires all to think about the cultural context of the pieces we teach...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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50:12
Unleashing Our Imagination, Our Creativity, and Ourselves.
Inspired by a quote from the book Untamed by Glennon Doyle, podcast host Kirsten Oberoi chats today about creativity and imagination in the classroom, in the choral field, and in life. In what ways have you busted open the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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29:55
Shifting to a Model of Wholeness
Today's episode features an exploratory conversation with singing voice specialist and trauma-informed voice car facilitator Megan Durham. Through this episode, Megan and I talk and philosophize together, as well as explore language, choices, i...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:09:57
The Art of Collaboration: Part Two
Today's episode is the continuation of last week's episode with the inspiring members of October Project, who discuss their "Book of Rounds" and more!Through the end of our conversation, we discuss Julie's intent for her lyrics in the wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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The Art of Collaboration: Part One
Today's epsiode is the first of two parts with the inspiring members of October Project, who discuss their "Book of Rounds" and have inspiring conversation regarding performance, connection,...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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44:28
Education is a Beautiful Risk
Why is music education research important? How is it connected to practice? What are the big questions being explored?Today's conversation with Dr. Kelly Bylica revolves around music education research and advocacy. We discuss Brené Brow...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:01:12
The Choral Art Can Emphasize Who We Are
Today's passionate conversation is with Dr. Jace Saplan, Director of Choral Activities at Arizona State University and the Artistic Director of the Nā Wai Chamber Choir. Our conversation weaves t...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:00:38
The 3 R's: Relevance, Retention, & Recruitment
People want to repeat intentionally impactful experiences.Today, I felt inspired coming off the South Shore Children's Chorus Winter Concert last Sunday. I take some time to discuss "relevance", especially when it comes t...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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47:43
Information + Inspiration = Transformation
Arreon Harley-Emerson is the President and CEO of Equity Sings, serving organizations with consulting on matters of governance, fundraising, strategic planning, management, and creating cultures of diversi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:13:12
Your Worth is Not Tied to Your Skill
This week's conversation is with Ruthie Millgard, the Artistic Director of San Diego Children's Choir. With her high school level singers, Ruthie makes time for improvisation and "circle songs" in rehearsal (and even, often, in performance!). T...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:06:45
Easier, Repeatable, Sustainable Vocal Pedagogy (Kayla Part 2!)
We continue with our conversation this week with Kayla Gautereaux who teaches voice lessons and vocal pedagogy at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. Hear from an expert at what YOU can do in your choral rehearsal to help create e...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:13
Bonus Episode: 5 Lessons I Learned in 2022
Happy new year! Enjoy hearing about 5 lessons I learned this year. Be sure to join our community on Facebook and
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:54
My Voice is a Deeper Identity than My Fingertips
If you love this content, and you want to give back, please consider a donation of any size to the South Shore Children's Chorus! Singing is a way to transmit love, and voice teacher and ped...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Breeding Confident People
Liana Salinas shares with us her inspiring story of growing up as a chorister with the Miami Children's Chorus, determining at a young age that she would become the Artistic Director one day, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:01
Me Being Me is What People Like to See!
With over 800k followers on TikTok, Myles Finn has become a relevant face in the choral field. His social media presence began with a fun musical show announcement for his theatre students, and has grown to include fun warm-ups and teaching tec...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:07
Out of Community Came Excellent Music Making
Dr. Joe Svedsen from the University of Nevada Las Vegas shares with us his passion for music education philosophy. This episode is a philosophical deep dive into the differences between a people-centric and a music-centric teaching philo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:06:08
Connection is Different than Conversation
Our first international guest, Lynsey Callaghan tells us her story in this episode, and what led her to found the Dublin Youth Choir in 2017. Lynsey's passion for holistic music teaching is...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:10:45
Emotional Connection is the Core of What We Do
In this week's episode, Reagan Paras (Director of Choral Activities at Anna Maria College) vulnerably shares his story and experiences with us. Reagan reminds us that we have a holistic responsibility to children that supersedes the acad...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Belonging is Value Being Recognized
Jason Alexander Holmes, Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir, shares how culturally responsive teaching changed his experience and lead to his future in music education. His experienc...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:45
Give Me the Chance, with Ryan Main
Composer, teacher, and choral entrepreneur Ryan Main shares his inspiring story with us today about how he came to the field of music. Ryan's story is unique, as he is now a force of nature in the world of choir, but he didn't sing in choir unt...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:06:06
My Story....asking "why?"
Welcome back to Choral Connectivity, where we explore the meaningful ways that teaching singing can affect human nature, discuss teaching philosophies, and celebrate amazing stories of people who are doing incredible and meaningful work in the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:00
Episode 23: Making Messy, Messy Music
"...creating spaces and styles of music making where whatever music lives inside people that wants to come out is encouraged; inspired to come out and to engage with other people. I think everyone has song inside them, creativity inside ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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59:29
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