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Choir Fam Podcast — 167 episodes

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Ep. 154 - Composing Idiomatic and Empathetic Music for Vocalists - Raphael Fusco

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Ep. 153 - Developing the Creative Potential of the Choral Director - Sherry Blevins

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Ep. 152 - Developing Choral Skills in All Vocal Styles - Tiago Marques

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Ep. 151 - The Collaborative Spirit of Choristers and Conductor - Craig Hella Johnson

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Season 6 Wrap-Up

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Ep. 150 - Encouraging Singer Ownership in the Rehearsal Process - Grant Gershon

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Ep. 149 - Enhancing Choral Pedagogy with Voice Science - Brian Winnie

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Ep. 148 - Building Artistry with Elementary Singers - Molly Toups

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Ep. 147 - Challenging the Choir with a Playful Spirit - Jonas Rasmussen

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Ep. 146 - Making Junior High Music Accessible and Appealing - Dan Davison

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Ep. 145 - From Partbook to Print: Bringing Historic Music to Life - Meredith Bowen

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Ep. 144 - Curating Unforgettable Performances in Renowned Concert Halls - James Redcay & Eric Spiegel

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Ep. 143 - Motivating Singers of All Backgrounds by Pursuing Excellence - Caius Lee

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Ep. 142 - Imagination and Self-Exploration in Music Making - James Jordan

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Ep. 141 - Developing Efficiency in Choral Rehearsals - Richard Zielinski

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Ep. 140 - Providing Mountaintop Experiences Through Choral Festivals - Jenny Bent

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Ep. 139 - Musical Magic in Middle School - Gretchen Harrison

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Ep. 138 - Composing a Living - Dale Trumbore & Brandon Elliott

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Ep. 137 - Connecting with Audiences Through Choral Storytelling - Joshua Habermann

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Ep. 136 - Sharing Musical Value in Community Partnerships - Alex Gartner

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Ep. 135 - Leading All Students to a Positive Choral Experience - Philip Brown

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Ep. 134 - Unlocking Creativity by Arranging Popular Music - Garrett Breeze

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Ep. 133 - Exploring and Celebrating Latin American Choral Music - Ryan Fellman

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Ep. 132 - Expanding Singers' Tone Color Palette - Francis Cathlina

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Ep. 131 - Building Community Through Music in Worship - Jennaya Robison

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Ep. 130 - Expanding the Choral Sound with Contemporary Music - Rob Dietz

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Ep. 129 - Making a Difference Through Choral Music - Joy Hirokawa

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Ep. 128 - Building Emotional Intelligence Through Choral Singing - Jeremy Brown

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Ep. 127 - Reconsidering Pedagogy to Support Neurodivergent Singers - Peter Allen Haley

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Ep. 126 - Balancing the Needs of Our Singers and Our Institutions - Kristina Ploeger-Hekmatpanah

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Season 5 Wrap-Up

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Ep. 125 - Inspiring Choral Skills Through International Competition - Mark Anthony Carpio

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Ep. 124 - Exploring the Fusion of Choral and Commercial Music - MaryAnne Muglia

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Ep. 123 - Improving Ensemble Intonation and Listening Skills - Albert Pinsonneault

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Ep. 122 - Music and Mission in LGBTQ+ and Senescent Choruses - Tim Seelig

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Ep. 121 - Choral Collaboration with the Choir Guys: Daniel Gutierrez and Blake Richter

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Ep. 120 - Unlocking Humanity and Vulnerability Through Choral Singing - Chris Maunu

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Ep. 119 - Mentoring the Next Generation of Choral Educators - Jennifer Sengin

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Ep. 118 - Preserving the Art of Community Music Making - Michael Murphy

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Ep. 117 - Tips for Writing Accessible and Eloquent Choral Music - Dan Forrest

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Ep. 116 - Modeling Vocal Versatility for Singers - Cindy Ellis

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Ep. 115 - Mental Health Strategies for Choral Ensembles - Sarah Graham

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Ep. 114 - Creative Problem Solving in the Choral Rehearsal - Sharon Paul

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Ep. 113 - Advancing Composition with Improvisation and Mixed Media - Katerina Gimon

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Ep. 112 - Building Cultural Empathy Through International Travel - Emily Ellsworth

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Ep. 111 - Saying "Yes" to New Opportunities - Jessica Koenig

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Ep. 110 - Flourishing and Growing Amidst Life's Surprises - Julie Yu

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Ep. 109 - Growing and Thriving in the First Years of Teaching - Ross Cawthon

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Ep. 108 - Adapting the Voice for Solo and Ensemble Singing - Alisa Toy

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Ep. 107 - Strengthening Pedagogy Through Choral Literature Study - Chester Alwes

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Ep. 106 - Building Bridges Between Singers and the Music - Luke McEndarfer

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Ep. 105 - Advocating for the Study of Music Written by Women - Alan Davis

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Ep. 104 - Musical Experiences to Feed the Spirit - Pearl Shangkuan

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Ep. 103 - Developing Choral Tone Through Community Building - Joel Tranquilla

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Ep. 102 - Breaking Barriers for Women-Identifying Conductors - Coreen Duffy

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Ep. 101 - Developing Listening Skills and Fostering Empathy Through Singing - Ethan Sperry

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Season 4 Wrap-Up

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Ep. 100 - Strengthening the Bond Between Composers and Choristers - Sarah Quartel

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Ep. 99 - Exploring Passion and Expression Through Gospel Music - Trey McLaughlin

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Ep. 98 - Growing the Choral Community Through International Collaboration - Ken Steven

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Ep. 97 - Growing Cross-Cultural Appreciation Through Choral Music - Michael Barrett

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Ep. 96 - Building the Culture of Choral Music in Your Community - David Fryling

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Ep. 95 - Improvisation and Community from the Folk-Acoustic Tradition - Lissa Schneckenburger

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Ep. 94 - Encouraging Musical Ownership for Middle School Singers - Karla McClain

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Ep. 93 - Cultivating Confidence for Elementary Singers - Bethany Main

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Ep. 92 - Developing Independent Musicianship in Choral and Instrumental Ensembles - Will Gunn

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Ep. 91 - Building Artistic Versatility Through Contemporary A Cappella - J.D. Frizzell

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Ep. 90 - Reinvigorating Historic Music with Modern Creativity - Robert Hollingworth

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Ep. 89 - Creating Choral Camaraderie on a Global Level - T. J. Harper

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Ep. 88 - Prioritizing Representation in Choral Music - Matthew Chi Lee

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Ep. 87 - Sharing Stories to Stir the Soul - Tim Seelig

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Ep. 86 - Honoring Diversity Through Historical Research - Elizabeth Schauer

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Ep. 85 - Choral Music and Personal Growth - Jonathan Talberg

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Ep. 84 - Building Choral Skills from the Adjudication Table - Brett Epperson

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Ep. 83 - Building Choral Excellence to Serve Communities - Joshua Cheney

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Ep. 82 - Inspiring and Motivating Adolescent Tenors and Basses - Vincent Oakes

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Ep. 81 - Expanding Access to Choral Participation - Marcela Molina

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Ep. 80 - Bridging Artistry and Scholarship - Jessica Nápoles

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Ep. 79 - Voice Pedagogy Concepts for a Variety of Genres - Ryan Deignan

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Ep. 78 - Optimizing Choral Administration with a Booster Club - Cathy Britton

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Ep. 77 - Creating Opportunities Through First Impressions - Stephen Caldwell

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Season 3 Wrap-Up

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Minisode Intro Part 3 - Share Your Story with the Choir Fam

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Minisode 3 - Stephen Salamunovich, Anneliese Zook

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Ep. 76 - Approaching Choral Music with Imagination - Jean-Sébastien Vallée

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Ep. 75 - Connecting with Audiences Through Choral Programming - Erick Lichte

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Ep. 74 - Commercial Music within the Large Choral Ensemble - Eric Rubinstein

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Ep. 73 - Developing a Personal Compositional Voice - Christopher Tin

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Ep. 72 - Bridging the Exquisite and the Accessible - Melissa Dunphy

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Ep. 71 - Openness and Authenticity in Choral Education - Marques Garrett

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Ep. 70 - Building a Career in Contemporary A Cappella Performance - Anders Edenroth

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Ep. 69 - Choral Music for Singers in All Career Paths - Elizabeth Chilton

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Ep. 68 - Choral Music for Social Action and Community Dialogue - Alexander Lloyd Blake

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Ep. 67 - Promoting Healthy Singing in All Styles - Ryan Holder

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Ep. 66 - Building Connections Through Music Education - Hilary Apfelstadt

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Ep. 65 - Prioritizing Equity in Choral Spaces - Arreon A. Harley-Emerson

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Ep. 64 - Cultivating Musicianship in Singers of All Levels - André J. Thomas

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Ep. 63 - Passion and Perseverance in the Choral Arts - B.E. Boykin

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Ep. 62 - Goal Setting and Self-Improvement for Choral Educators - Lynn Brinckmeyer

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Ep. 61 - Building Student Agency in the Choral Rehearsal - Joe Svendsen

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Ep. 60 - Nurturing Choral Expression for the Disadvantaged - Jonathan Palant

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Ep. 59 - Making an Impact in the First Year of Teaching - Christina Hall

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Ep. 58 - Building a Toolbox for Accessible Choral Singing - Tracy Wong

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Ep. 57 - Integrating Choral Pedagogy with Musicianship Skills - John Guarente

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Ep. 56 - Transcending the Limitations of Art Music - Michael McGlynn

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Ep. 55 - Empowering Student Leaders in the Choral Ensemble - Monika Tabor

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Ep. 54 - Affirming Identity Through Choral Music - Xiaosha Lin

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Ep. 53 - All in the Family: A Choral & Wind Conducting Duo - Shelby and Micah Laird

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Ep. 52 - Immersing Yourself in the Music of a New Culture - John W Mathre

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Ep. 51 - Sibling Choral Conductors: A Literal Choir Fam - John Parezo & Stephanie Schumacher

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Minisode Intro Part 2 - Share Your Story with the Choir Fam

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Season 2 Wrap-Up

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Minisode 2 - Dan Walls, Christina Fangman

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Ep. 50 - Bridging Cultural Gaps and Fostering Empathy - Reena Esmail

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Ep. 49 - Redefining the Confines of Genre: Representation in Vocal Music - Adrian Dunn

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Ep. 48 - Fostering Connection Through Choral Music - Reginal Wright

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Ep. 47 - Exploring Multiple Avenues to Musical Fulfillment - Anthony Maglione

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Ep. 46 - Building a Support System in the Choral Community - Matthew Gardner & Taylor Stricklin

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Ep. 45 - Delivering Hope Through Choral Outreach - Amanda Weber

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Ep. 44 - Utilizing Social Media to Get More People Singing - Beth Philemon

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Ep. 43 - Finding Your Window to Seize Opportunity - John Dickson

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Ep. 42 - A Quick Start Guide to Choral Singing - Matt Bumbach and Dean Luethi

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Ep. 41 - Creating Spaces of Safety and Belonging - Erin Guinup

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Ep. 40 - Deep Listening in the Choral Rehearsal - Jo-Michael Scheibe

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Ep. 39 - Brain Breaks and Focus Games for Middle-Level Students - Alana Scott

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Ep. 38 - Publishing Considerations for the Aspiring Composer - Reginald Unterseher

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Ep. 37 - Grace and Grit in the Choral Classroom - Coty Raven Morris

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Ep. 36 - Conducting and Composition Commingled - Skip Stradtman

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Ep. 35 - Unlocking Creativity Through Collaboration - Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy Takach

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Ep. 34 - Breaking Boundaries in Choral Composition - Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy Takach

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Holiday Special with Hosts Dean Luethi and Matthew Myers

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Ep. 33 - Situating Community at the Center of Artistry - Alysia Lee

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Ep. 32 - Activating Artistry Through Administrative Excellence - Robyn Hilger

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Minisode 1 - Jessica Koenig, Kayla Mommsen, Ben Morgan, James Rodrigue

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Ep. 31 - Mitigating Burnout Through Time Management - Ben Hawkinson

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Ep. 30 - Delving Deeper with Comprehensive Musicianship - Colleen McNickle

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Ep. 29 - Making Connections Through International Cultural Exchange - John Warren

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Ep. 28 - Engaging the Choir with Kinesthetic Learning - Reed Criddle

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Ep. 27 - Meeting Your Students Where They Are - Jacob Funk

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Ep. 26 - Honoring Folk Tradition Through Innovative Composition - Nilo Alcala

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Minisode Intro - Share Your Story with the Choir Fam

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Season 1 Wrap-Up

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Ep. 25 - The Intersection of Gifted Education and Choral Music - Heath Weber

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Ep. 24 - Vocal Technique from the Stage to the Choir Loft - Benjamin Sieverding

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Ep. 23 - Choral Concepts for Rehearsal and Performance - Edith Copley

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Ep. 22 - Leadership in Choral Music Education - Barbara Tappa

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Ep. 21 - Breaking Down Barriers: Choral Music and Social Change - Amanda Stevenson

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Ep. 20 - Expanding the Canon to Expand Choirs' Reach - Matthew Bumbach

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Ep. 19 - From the Ground Up: Building Choral Excellence at a New Institution - Aubrey Dunham

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Ep. 18 - Teaching Through Trauma: From Chaos to Community - Sara Bray

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Ep. 17 - From Mentee to Mentor: Sharing Wisdom with the Next Generation of Teachers - Kimberly Barclay Ritzer

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Ep. 16 - Poetic Imagery and the Choral Arts - Dale Trumbore

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Ep. 15 - Diagnosing and Recovering from Vocal Injury - Aubrey Nelson

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Ep. 14 - Championing Social Justice and Bringing Voices to the Table - Angelica Brooks

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Ep. 13 - Identity and Self-Discovery in Choral Education - Raul Dominguez

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Ep. 12 - Reducing Tension to Conduct with Ease - Angelica Dunsavage

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Ep. 11 - Rebuilding a Culture of Singing - Amanda Sprague Hanzlik

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Ep. 10 - Cultivating Choral Music on an International Scale - Melanie Brink

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Ep. 9 - Building Choral Tone Through Voice Matching - John Stafford

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Ep. 8 - Treasuring Singers' Humanity and Finding Flow - Jace Saplan

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Ep. 7 - Finding Your People in the Choral Community - Katherine Rosenfeld

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Ep. 6 - Choral Magnetism: The Undeniable Urge to Make Music - Coreen Duffy

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Ep. 5 - Reexamining Ensemble Hierarchies - Dominique Petite

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Ep. 4 - Flexibility: From Tone Color to Teaching Mode - Courtney Evans

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Ep. 3 - Advocating for Music Education on the National Stage - Lynn Brinckmeyer

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Ep. 2 - We Always Find Our Way Back Home - Dean Luethi

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Ep. 1 - Making a Mark in Times of Transition - Matthew Myers