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Moveable Do
by Steve Danielson
Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences. Each episode features an interview with the composers about their lives plus a review of 4 of their pieces (including audio!). To become a guest, or to suggest one, email [email protected].
Episodes
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Season 9 Finale - Final Episode of Moveable Do (ft. Amazing Grace)
This week on Moveable Do, Steve brings the podcast journey to a close with a heartfelt farewell episode. After 128 interviews, 45 Moveable Snippets, 15 bonus episodes, and more than five years behind the microphone, Steve reflects on the remarkable path this show has taken—from a new mic and a...
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Shawn Kirchner
This week on Moveable Do, Steve wraps up Season 9 with acclaimed composer, arranger, and performer Shawn Kirchner. Known for his soaring melodies and genre-blending choral writing, Shawn’s music has become a favorite of ensembles worldwide. From setting Plath and Neruda to singing on soundtracks...
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Keane Southard
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes composer, pianist, and musical activist Keane Southard. Known for his thoughtful fusion of artistry and advocacy, Keane’s music spans genres and continents—often reflecting themes of environmental justice, nonviolence, animal rights, and spiritual...
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Alyson Fewless
This week on Moveable Do, Steve talks with multi-talented composer, songwriter, and sound designer Alyson Fewless. From high school serenades with her guitar to award-winning theatrical scores, Alyson’s music is an eclectic blend of emotional authenticity, theatrical flair, and thoughtful craft....
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Shaun Barrowes
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes Emmy-nominated composer, singer-songwriter, and multimedia creator Shaun Barrowes. From competing on American Idol to creating a YA sci-fi novel with a full soundtrack and graphic audiobook, Shaun's work defies boundaries and blends story with song in...
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Artemisia
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes the dynamic vocal trio Artemisia—Diana Lawrence, Alexandra Olsavsky, and Kaitlin Foley. Based in Chicago, Artemisia is a vocal theater ensemble dedicated to telling female-forward stories through genre-defying vocal music. With influences from classical,...
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Erich Stem
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes innovative composer and musical storyteller Erich Stem. Known for his emotionally resonant works and adventurous collaborations, Erich’s music explores connection—between place, people, and sound. From symphonies inspired by American landscapes to...
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Christine Donkin
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes celebrated Canadian composer and educator Christine Donkin. Known for her striking melodic clarity and structural inventiveness, Christine’s works are performed by major ensembles around the world and are widely featured in educational syllabi. Whether…
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Matthew Peterson
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes genre-spanning composer Matthew Peterson. From the grandeur of symphonies and operas to the intimate nuance of choral textures, Matthew’s music defies boundaries while stirring the soul. Now based in Sweden and serving as Composer-in-Residence with...
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Laura Farnell
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes beloved choral composer and educator Laura Farnell. With a background in teaching and a catalog of over 60 published choral works, Laura is known for her heartfelt, accessible music—particularly for middle school choirs. From her days as a classroom…
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Dan Davison
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes longtime educator and prolific composer Dan Davison. With over four decades of experience teaching middle school choir in Puyallup, Washington, Dan brings a wealth of insight into working with developing voices—and the musical creativity to match. From...
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Karen Marrolli
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes composer, conductor, and singer-songwriter Karen Marrolli. With a career spanning sacred music, community outreach, and intimate storytelling, Karen brings a dynamic and deeply human perspective to everything she creates. From her work as Director of Music...
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Clark Lawlor
This week on Moveable Do, composer Clark Lawlor joins the podcast to share his remarkable return to music after a 20-year hiatus. After initially studying composition at the University of Utah, Clark stepped away for a career in business and technology—only to rediscover his passion through…
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Roxanna Panufnik
This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes internationally acclaimed composer Roxanna Panufnik. From royal commissions to global peace-building through music, Roxanna’s career spans opera, orchestral works, choral compositions, and cross-cultural collaborations. With her signature blend of…
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Ryan Murphy
This week on Moveable Do, Steve launches Season 9 with composer and conductor Ryan Murphy. As Associate Music Director of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Ryan brings artistry, precision, and spiritual depth to one of the world’s most iconic choral ensembles. From his early days in...
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Season 9 Preview (ft. Star Wars?!?)
Season 9 is here! In this special preview episode of Moveable Do, host Steve Danielson welcomes listeners back for another season of composer stories, musical discovery, and creative inspiration. With 175 episodes now in the archive—114 full interviews and countless bonus gems—Steve reflects on…
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Season 8 Closer (ft. Dark Night)
Season 8 of Moveable Do officially wraps up with this special bonus episode. Steve thanks each of the guests from this season, shares some stats about the podcast, and talks about the future of Moveable Do. He also talks about the song you’ve been hearing at the beginning of each episode, Dark...
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David Dickau
For the final episode of season 8 of Moveable Do, Steve welcomes renowned composer and conductor Dr. David Dickau. Based in Boise, Idaho, David shares highlights from his impressive career, including his time as Director of Choral Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the honor…
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Amy Gordon
This week on Moveable Do, composer, arranger, and songwriter Amy Gordon joins the podcast to discuss her melodic yet harmonically surprising choral works. Amy shares how her influences—Debussy, Ravel, and Steve Reich—shape her compositions and reveals her approach to interpreting poetry through...
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Karim Al-Zand
This week, Tunisian-born Canadian-American composer, Karim Al-Zand talks with Moveable Do about his work as a music educator and about the many awards and honors he has received. We also dive a little bit into the humorous side of music. And, if Karim could start a rumor about himself, what would...
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Naomi LaViolette
You will have lot of fun listening to this interview with versatile composer Naomi LaViolette. She talks about the blessing and curse of having perfect pitch and some of the amazing blessings and experiences accompanying the Oregon Repertory Singers for 20 years! And, if she could learn a skill…
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Faith Zimmer
This week, we take a trip through visual art and illustration, poetry, lyric writing, music, and faith with the versatile Faith Zimmer. Along her journey, Faith shares lessons learned from studying with Charles Anthony Silvestri and Alice Parker (though not at the same time!). And if Faith could...
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Henry Vega
Bend your ear into the world of electronic music with composer Henry Vega. He talks with Steve about how he got into electronic music, what excites him about the future of electronic music, and advice for young composers wanting to follow the same path. He shares some of his most exciting…
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David Klement
David Klement, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Idaho, joins Moveable Do this week. He talks about his beginning musical career as a boy chorister and all that entails - including a special award! He also shares how his training as a choral conductor has influenced his…
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Brittney Benton
This week, Moveable Do is joined by Brittney Benton, a masters student at the Yale School of Music. Brittney and Steve talk about her musical journey and offer advice for other emerging composers. How does she face challenges in her career? What about writer's block? And if she had to write a…
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Alvez Barkoskie IV
Steve gets the chance to sit down with composer and organist, Alvez Barkoskie IV, to talk about creativity and inspiration. Plus, a fascinating discussion of the organ works from William Lloyd Webber, Sir Andrew's father. And if Alvez had $10 million, what would he spend it on? All this and more…
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Stacey Philipps
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…
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Raindrop New Music
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...
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Sarah McMahill
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.…
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Jane Kozhevnikova
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...
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Daniel Gawthrop
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....
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Season 8 - Intro/Preview
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! Connect With Us! Email: [email protected] Website (New!): MoveableDo.com...
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Episode #100 - Composer Extravaganza!!
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...
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Brett Stewart
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...
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Bret Simmons
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...
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Eric Alexander
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...
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Nell Shaw Cohen
This week on Moveable Do, composer and multi-media artist Nell Shaw Cohen talks us through the process of creating music either inspired by visual art or using visuals in tandem with the music. We also talk about how walking holidays can inspire her compositions as well. Pieces featured on this...
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Edna Yeh
This week composer and conductor Edna Yeh takes Moveable Do on a journey of chance encounters that take her and us a journey from Washington to California and beyond. Discover her love for writing for women's voices. Pieces featured on this episode: "Color - Caste - Denomination," "I Am in Need…
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Santiago Veros
This week, Moveable Do visits with Argentinian composer, Santiago Veros. Join us as we talk about growing up in Argentina and how that shaped Santiago's interest in building community through choral music. Pieces featured on this episode: "O Magnum Mysterium," "The Last March of Destiny," "Lake…
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Kim André Arnesen
Travel with Moveable Do to Norway today to visit with Kim André Arnesen. We talk about growing up in Norway, his love of MTV, and his composing process. Pieces featured on this episode, "Magnificat anima mea" from Magnificat, "Eja Mater" from Stabat Mater, "Call No One Stranger" from The…
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Molly Catherine Nixon
Composer and teacher, Molly Catherine Nixon, sits down with Moveable Do this week to talk about her works and her new project, Da Capo al Fine. Learn about her work with elementary and middle school students and how she's giving back to the educational community. Pieces featured on this episode:...
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Karen P. Thomas
This week, Moveable Do visits with the Conductor and Artistic Director of Seattle Pro Musica, Karen P. Thomas. We talk about the vibrant choral scene in Seattle, compositional process, and memories of her time with Seattle Pro Musica. Pieces featured on this episode: "Panta Rhei," "O Virtus...
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Frank Ticheli
What do you call a composer who is equally adept at writing for choirs, orchestras, and wind symphony - and knows how to make that music accessible for flex band or orchestra? Why, Dr. Frank Ticheli, of course! Frank sits down with Moveable Do to talk about the major crossroads in his life that…
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Compose Like a Girl (ft. Jocelyn Hagen)
This week, Moveable Do welcomes back composer Jocelyn Hagen to talk about her new podcast Compose Like a Girl. We dive into the ins and outs of creating a new podcast and why this topic is so important to her. We get a glimpse into some of the interactions she's had with some of her remarkable...
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Elizabeth Alexander
This week on Moveable Do, we answer the most important question: How do you sing like a planet?! Composer and lyricist Elizabeth Alexander joins Steve in conversation about growing up in the Carolinas and Appalachian Ohio and how it didn't shape her career, but then did! They talk about being…
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Marie-Claire Saindon
This week on Moveable Do, listen to Steve butcher some French words as he interviews Canadian composer Marie-Claire Saindon. Hear about her journey through violin, into film composing, and into choral music. Also, what's her favorite holiday movie? Join us to find out! Piece featured on this...
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Lawrence Kramer
Dr. Lawrence Kramer, Distinguished Professor of English and Music at Fordham University makes the shift from Moveable Snippet to full Moveable Do guest in this week's episode. We talk about his earliest musical memories and about the Kramer Music Theory. Pieces featured on this week's episode:...
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Judith Herrington
Conductor, composer, and music educator Judith Herrington talks with Moveable Do about going from singing in the church choir to founding the Tacoma Youth Chorus. Plus, who was her teenage celebrity crush? Pieces featured on this episode: "Loosin Yelav," "Rush Onward, Tides of My Soul," "Stars...
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Z. Randall Stroope
Moveable Do welcomes Dr. Z. Randall Stroope to starts off Season Seven!! We talk about growing up on a ranch in the Southwest and the lesson learned from his music teachers while growing up. He also explains how to prepare to conduct an All-State choir. Piece featured on this episode: "Starry...
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Moveable Snippet - Zach Gulaboff Davis (Iridescence)
Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet, “Iridescence,” comes from Macedonian-American composer Zach Gulaboff Davis. Learn more about Zach and his music at https://zgulaboffdavis.com. Keep the music moving! Connect…
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Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences. Each episode features an interview with the composers about their lives plus a review of 4 of their pieces (including audio!). To become a guest, or to suggest one, email [email protected].
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Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences. Each episode features an interview with the composers about their lives plus a review of 4 of their pieces (including audio!). To become a guest, or to...
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