PODCAST · arts
From the Dean's Office
by Richard Roberson
Richard Roberson talks with colleagues and guest artists about the arts and upcoming events.
Episodes
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Azaguno
Richard speaks with Dr. Paschal Yao Younge and Dr. Zelma Badu-Younge, a member of the Ghana National Dance Company, Stephany Yamoah, and several Messiah faculty members involved in the presentation of Nukpɔkpɔ Saturday, April 2nd in Parmer Hall at 7:30 pm. Dr. Younge and Dr. Badu-Younge are the...
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Erik Forst and the Messiah Percussion Ensemble
Erik discusses the upcoming Messiah University Percussion Ensemble concert, the high level of playing the ensemble has achieved, and the unusual format of the performance because of the pandemic.
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Aristophanes' The Birds
Ed Cohn and Richard Roberson discuss Messiah Theatre's production of The Birds, a timeless, farcical satire of the state and utopian dreams. The Birds will live-stream Oct. 29 through Nov. 3. arts.messiah.edu
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Tim Dixon
Tim discusses rehearsing and performing during the pandemic, his upcoming performance with the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra, and his work with the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Opera Pops
A conversation with Damian Savarino, director of Messiah’s Opera Workshop, about the history of the workshop, the awards they have won, and their Opera Pops concert this weekend.
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Antigone
Co-directors Daniel Inouye and Katie Phykitt discuss their production of Antigone, which opened via live-stream on Oct. 1, their approach to the play, and its relevance to our current situation.
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Joy Meade and the Concert Choir
Joy Meade speaks about the Concert Choir, their upcoming tour, and the many other choral and vocal concerts and opportunities at Messiah College this spring. When recording the podcast the college had not yet canceled the tour; as with most universities, Messiah has since gone to online…
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Jazz Vespers
Eric Byrd talks with Richard about his work with Messiah’s gospel choir, United Voices of Praise, and his upcoming Jazz Vespers concert, which features the Eric Byrd trio, guest artists Terell Stafford and Tim Warfield, and UVP.
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Don and Christi Forsythe
Richard speaks with Don and Christi about their time at Messiah College, the changes they have seen in the visual arts program over the years, Christi's time in leadership, and their continuing artistic work.
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War and Peace II
A conversation with Peter Sirotin, violinist in the Mendelssohn Piano Trio, Ensemble in Residence at Messiah College, and Alan Hineline, Director of Artistic Programming at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, about their upcoming collaboration for the second concert commemorating the publication…
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Matt Doll and Night, Desert, Garden
Matt Doll is the director of Gordon in Orvietto, a study abroad program for visual artists in Orvietto, Italy.
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Ed Cohn, Messiah College Theatre, and Anne of Green Gables
Ed Cohn speaks with Richard about some of his favorite productions which he has directed during his time at Messiah College, his fall black-box production of Wit, and his upcoming production of the musical Anne of Green Gables.
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Tim Dixon and the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra
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.
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Percussion and Dance at Messiah
Richard speaks with Erik Forst and Gregg Hurley about the percussion and dance programs at Messiah, about their collaboration, and their upcoming concert.
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Bill Stowman and Jazz at Messiah College
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.
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Jim Colonna and Travis Weller
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.
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War and Peace Poetry
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.
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The Threefold Cord Choir
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.
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Piano Times Two III
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…
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Richard Roberson talks with colleagues and guest artists about the arts and upcoming events.
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