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#216 Finding out the ‘why’ of choirs with Dr Kerry Boyle Jun 21, 2021

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Dr Kerry Boyle is a singer, choir leader and academic who has launched a major study into participation in choirs worldwide. In this episode, we discuss Kerry’s career, the importance of choirs and how your choir can get involved.

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#215 Preparing choirs for conductors and orchestras with Adam Luebke Jun 14, 2021

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In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome conductor Adam Luebke. Adam is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Choral Conducting at the State University of New York at Fredonia. He is also the music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and winner of the 2021 GRAMMY award for Best Choral Performance.

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#214 Gathering evidence to support choral singing with Rachel Greaves of ABCD Jun 07, 2021

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Our guest in this episode is Rachel Greaves, general secretary of the Association of British Choral Directors. ABCD, like so many other organisations, had to pivot hard in 2020 to help and support choirs as the pandemic forced us all out of rehearsal and performance venues. We talked to Rachel about how ABCD is working to gather data to support a return to singing so we can all get back to doing what we love.

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#213 Awakening underused voices with Chris Johnson Jun 01, 2021

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In this episode, we welcome internationally-recognised vocal coach and trainer Chris Johnson to the podcast to get his wisdom on post-pandemic voices and how to nurture them back to full glorious life.

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#212 Terrible advice about choir-leading you can ignore May 24, 2021

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In our years as choir leaders, we’ve heard all sorts of conflicting advice from hundreds of different sources. So today, we’re sorting the good from the bad and busting a few myths along the way.

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#211 The power of personal connection – with Hilary Apfelstadt of ACDA May 17, 2021

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In this episode, it’s our great pleasure to welcome to the podcast Hilary Apfelstadt, Interim Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association. Hilary stepped up to this vital role at the height of the pandemic and has helped to support and encourage ACDA members towards a revival of live singing.

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#210 Competition and collaboration – talking festivals with Paul Gudgin May 10, 2021

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In this episode we welcome Paul Gudgin to the podcast. Paul has worked at some major festivals including eight years as Director of the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a passionate choral singer and conductor. Paul is an inspiring speaker and a wonderful advocate for the transformative power of choral festivals.

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#209 Helping musicians thrive with Barbara Eifler of Making Music May 04, 2021

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In this episode, we’re talking to Barbara Eifler, Chief Executive of Making Music, a UK organisation that supports leisure-time musicians. We discuss the unique challenges of the last year, the road back to live music-making, and the prospects of a bright future for choirs everywhere.

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#208 A choir leader’s most important skill Apr 27, 2021

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Listening is a skill that is central to what choir leaders do, but it’s one that we often take for granted. While choirs have been unable to meet in person, we haven’t been listening to anyone but ourselves, so in this episode we’re focusing on how to revive this vital rehearsal skill.

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#207 Writing inspiring music for voices – with Lydia Jane Pugh Apr 19, 2021

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Lydia Jane Pugh is a singer, voice coach and composer, living on the channel island of Guernsey. In this episode, I talk to her about young voices, composing for choirs and taking the scenic route during the covid pandemic.

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