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ThisChoirNerd Podcast
by Markdavin Obenza
All things choral. Director of the Byrd Ensemble, Producer for Scribe Records and host of ThisChoirNerd podcast.
Episodes
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25 TIM SCOTT WHITELEY: Professional ensemble singing and touring with the Tallis Scholars.
December, 13, 2023 A conversation with Tallis Scholars Baritone-Bass Tim Scott Whiteley. We talk about his musical upbringing, the Tallis Scholars sound and its evolution over the years, his group Cinquecento, touring with the Tallis Scholars, and the state of professional ensemble in the UK. Tim...
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24 TALK TO MY AGENT: Artist Representation Explained, with Marianne LaCrosse
June 27, 2023 A conversation with Marianne LaCrosse, founder of Suòno Artist Management, about all things related to artist representation, how to succeed as a musician, the state of classical music post COVID, live Q&A and more. More about Suòno Artist Management at:...
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23 Tackling Intonation Problems In The Choral Setting
February 3, 2023 A conversation about intonation in the choral setting with Orrin Doyle, tenor and co-founder of the Byrd Ensemble. We will discuss the difficulties addressing intonation, some misconceptions around the causes of intonation problems, and offer some tips on how to properly diagnose...
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Herbert Howells (1892 - 1983) - A Spotless Rose
LIVE from November 2012. Soloist: Thomas Segen
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22 Vocal Anatomy and Production with Neel K. Bhatt, M.D.
Conversation with laryngologist (voice doctor) Neel Bhatt, MD about the voice. We will talk about vocal anatomy and production, what makes our voices unique, ways to alter the voice through exercise and surgery, COVID concerns around singing, and much more. Support the podcast on Patreon!...
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21 Benedict Sheehan's "Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom"
Conversation with composer and conductor Benedict Sheehan and Mark Powell, executive director of Portland-based Cappella Romana and Cappella Records, about the Sheehan's setting of Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Read more about the new release here: https://cappellaromana.org/sheehanliturgy/
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20 Filming 101 for Musicians with Film Director Kelly Schwarze
A conversation with Emmy-nominated film director and producer Kelly Schwarze on the fundamentals of filmmaking, specifically for musicians and performers now bringing their performances to the digital platform in the COVID era. Join the LIVE conversation and learn how to produce a memorable video...
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19 Tenor Zach Finkelstein's new release, Dark is Yonder Town
A conversation with tenor Zach Finkelstein's new release, "Dark is Yonder Town," featuring arrangements of Benjamin Britten and John Dowland folk songs, and new music by composer Jesse Jones and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon. This episode will also feature guitarist Dieter Hennings-Yeomans, and composers...
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18 Music Theory with Jonathan Bernard
A LIVE conversation with University of Washington Professor of Music Theory, Jonathan Bernard. We will talk about what music theory is and what it can tell us about music. We will talk about the evolution of music theory as a discipline and where it is headed. Support THISCHOIRNERD on patreon...
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15 A Conversation With Peter Phillips, Director Of The Tallis Scholars (FULL)
A conversation with one of the most influential mentors in my musical life. Very few (maybe nobody?) has done more than Peter Phillips, through his work with the world-famous Tallis Scholars, to bring Renaissance polyphony to the classical mainstage. This conversation will be oriented around his...
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17 Supply and Demand in Classical Music with Kosta Ruslanov
A LIVE conversation with Dr. Kosta Ruslanov, PhD about the role of economics in the Classical music business. We talk about Supply and Demand in music, conceptualizing the 'price' of a musician in economic terms, Taylor Swift and the Matthew effect, ratio of music graduates to available jobs,...
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16 Choral Covid Talk with Heather MacLaughlin Garbes
A conversation with Dr. Heather MacLaughlin Garbes, director of Seattle-based group Mägi Ensemble (a women’s chamber choir that performs compositions from the Baltics) and President of Greater Seattle Choral Consortium (GSCC). We will talk about the Magi Ensemble and digital choral performances…
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15 A Conversation with Peter Phillips, director of the Tallis Scholars (Patreon-only)
Director of the Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips talks about his approach to text in music. Subscribe to ThisChoirNerd on Patreon to hear the full conversation:) https://www.patreon.com/thischoirnerd The conversation is oriented around his book, "What We Really Do: The Tallis Scholars," available...
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Now on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/thischoirnerd Patreon supporters get exclusive access to interviews and a series of musical tech videos, produced from the standpoint of a performer to show you how to use available software to produce your own content!
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13 ERIC BANKS - A musical esoteric
A conversation with composer, conductor, translator, vocalist, linguist, and ethnomusicologist Eric Banks. We talk about his Seattle-based choral group The Esoterics and his unique life composing contemporary choral music, virtual choirs, and his next concert season in the COVID era.
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12 NORTHWEST ARTS STREAMING HUB - A conversation with John Gordon Hill
Episode 12 - NORTHWEST ARTS STREAMING HUB: A conversation with John Gordon Hill about new platform Northwest Arts Streaming Hub (NASH), a digital space for Pacific Northwest artists and organizations to broadcast old work or stream live performances for audiences. Links: www.nwartsstream.org…
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11 WHAT NOW - Arts in the era of COVID-19
03-25-20 A conversation with Gus Denhard and Markdavin Obenza about the arts in these dark times. We will talk about the impact the Coronavirus has had on the arts and musicians, a new dawn of arts consumption, pros and cons with live streaming and radio, future of arts funding, and the relief...
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10 How The Voice Works With Dawn Padula
September 12, 2018 A conversation with Dawn Padula, Mezzo-Soprano and Associate Professor of Voice at University of Puget Sound. We talk about how the voice works and what parts of it are in our control. We discuss what affects our unique tone and vocal range, hormonal treatment to alter vocal...
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09 A CAPPELLA 101 With Lauren Kastanas
Wed April 4, 2018 A conversation with Lauren Kastanas, leader of GIRL BAND, about the a cappella style. We talk about the difference between writing covers vs original music, a cappella's occasional hokeyness, the audience, difference in singing in an a cappella group vs choir, licensing, and the...
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08 Zach Finkelstein - That Tenor Life
01/04/18 A chat with tenor extraordinaire Zach Finkelstein about his unusual path to a career as a professional tenor soloist, the consequences of getting a late start, and the opera vs concert singing circuits. We also discuss the business behind the career including the benefits of having an...
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07 Shaya Lyon - Doing Good Things For The Seattle Music Scene
06/16/17 A conversation with Shaya Lyon, brainchild of Live Music Project, a Seattle-based organization that connects the general public with live concerts in Seattle. After a brief update on what I've been up to, we talk about how LMP connects strangers to music, collaborating in the digital...
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06 All About Patrick Craig
01/13/2017 World-class Countertenor Patrick Craig has traveled the world performing Renaissance polyphony with the Tallis Scholars, singing over 1000 concerts! We talk about his strange journey to singing countertenor, giving pitches, touring with the Tallis Scholars, and our mutual concerns with...
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05 Early Music Scene - Past, Present, Future
07/06/16 A conversation with lutenist, trombonist, parkourist and Executive Director of the Seattle Early Music Guild, Gus Denhard. We talk about the history of the Early Music Guild, Seattle Baroque Orchestra and our concerns about the future of the early music scene. We also discuss the current...
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04 These Are A Few Of My Favorite Voices
Where to follow ThisChoirNerd podcast. My various talks on music things...
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03 The Ins And Outs Of Running A Professional Choir
04/21/16 A conversation with Doug Fullington (director, Tudor Choir) and Scott Kovacs (singers, arts manager guru) about running a professional choir. We talk about the ideal singer and the importance of paying them, venue and much more through the lens of Doug Fullington's experience with the…
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02 Professional Choirs - The More The Merrier
04/08/16 In Episode 02 I talk about the importance of starting professional choirs. Mentions: Byrd Ensemble and Vox16. Music is "The Elevator Bossa Nova" by Bensound.
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01 Me, Opus7 And Contextual Singing
03/22/16 In Episode 01 I talk about my musical upbringing in Seattle, an Opus7 concert I recently attended and the concept of Contextual Singing. Other mentions: Byrd Ensemble, Choral Arts, Seattle Pro Musica and Vox16.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All things choral. Director of the Byrd Ensemble, Producer for Scribe Records and host of ThisChoirNerd podcast.
HOSTED BY
Markdavin Obenza
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