In this episode of InChoir, co-hosts Diane Orlofsky and Scott Sexton speak with Canadian composer, Katerina Gimon, about her choral composition “she was wilderness” (performed by the Vancouver Chamber Choir). Join us as we explore Gimon’s music which has been called eclectic and dynamic. Learn how she draws from many musical styles and takes the li…

In this InChoir episode, host Diane Orlofsky talks to composer/arranger/singer, Greg Jasperse, who is also the Director of Vocal Jazz at Western Michigan University. Together they explore the stories behind his choral arrangement of the seasonal favorite, “Lo, how a Rose E’er Blooming,” (performed by members of the WMU Chorale) as well as his origi…

On this episode of InChoir, co-hosts Diane Orlofsky and Scott Sexton speak with Canadian composer and educator, Sarah Quartel, about her fresh and exciting approach to choral music. Quartel believes that choral music is all about relationships, connections, storytelling, and honoring all voices, including the audience members who hear her music. We…

A choral conversation with Timothy DeWerff, author of "Louder Yet the Chorus Raise!" an Illustrated history of the Yale Glee Club, published to commemorate the group's 150th anniversary.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

On this episode of InChoir, we talk to two composers about the intersection of choral music and the human experience of grief and loss. Dr. Terre Johnson, is Chair of the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University. Johnson’s career has included conducting every kind of choir, from church music to professional conducting t…

In this episode of InChoir, we talk with composer Christopher Tin and naturalist Scott Weidensaul about the intersection of music, art, and conservation. Christopher Tin's The Lost Birds is sung by the preeminent British vocal ensemble VOCES8, accompanied by Tin's longtime collaborators, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Christopher Ti…

In this episode of InChoir, we talk with composer Eric William Barnum about music and memories of home. Eric Barnum is an internationally known conductor and composer who has received numerous awards and grants and has held residencies all over the world. He is currently the Director of Choirs at Drake University. His piece, A Thousand Red Birds, r…

There is something magical about the first creations of a young artist! In this inaugural episode of InChoir, we talk with composer Alex Berko about artistic beginnings and his six-movement composition, Sacred Place. Berko’s choral music is featured on two GRAMMY®-nominated albums, Conspirare’s “House of Belonging” which contains Sacred Place and T…

A choral conversation with past choral interns, Christine Freeman, MME, Megan Moore, Niccole Williams, MME, Emily Fish and Dr. Jamea Sale. Hosted by Dr. William O. Baker & Dr. Jamea J. Sale.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A choral conversation with Christy Elsner, Founder & Director of the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City. Hosted by Dr. William O. Baker & Dr. Jamea J. Sale.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A choral conversation with Dr. Geoffrey Wilcken, composer, conductor, organist, and pianist. Hosted by Dr. William O. Baker & Dr. Jamea J. Sale.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A choral conversation with Sean Sweeden, Composer. Hosted by William Baker & Jamea SaleOleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A choral conversation with Daniel Belcher, Baritone. Hosted by William Baker & Patrick Neas.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A choral conversation with Soprano Victora Botero. Hosted by William Baker & Patrick Neas.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A choral conversation with William Baker and John Schaefer. Hosted by Patrick Neas.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A discussion of choral philosophy with William Baker and Chris Munce. Hosted by Patrick Neas.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

William Baker shares with Patrick Neas how Summer Singers started with The Choral Foundation and grew to four choruses in different states.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

Lynn Swanson and two monks from a Chinese Buddhist Monastery join William Baker and Patrick Neas.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

A Choral Conversation with Dr. Anthony Maglione, composer and conductorOleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

Patrick Neas and William Baker join the staff of the William Baker Choral Foundation to reminisce and share favorite Christmas carols.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

Patrick Neas and William Baker discuss African-American Spirituals and Gospel Music. Musical highlight include SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT, I BEEN IN THE STORM, I'M GONNA SING and HE NEVER FAILED ME YET.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker

Patrick Neas and William Baker discuss summer choruses, healthy singing principals, and Carl Orff's CARMINA BURANA. Musical highlights include CARMINA BURANA.Oleh Patrick Neas & William Baker