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The Problem of “Racializing” Music with Contraband (Will Fullwood.)

October 28, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

On this episode you will get to listen in to a portion of an episode I recently recorded for the Contraband Wagon. Contraband is a podcast that hosts exclusively conversations about race and racism. Will Fullwood, the host of the show invited me on to share some the experiences that I have had in conversations […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy

When Magic Happens with Chanticleer

October 21, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

This episode is a special first on the show. I have never gone ON LOCATION to meet an entire ensemble for a conversation before, and let me tell you… it was worth the gear haul to Lawrence, KS! GRAMMY Award winning ensemble, Chanticleer was at the Lied Center of Kansas for a performance and Master […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, American Choral Directors Association, Chanticleer, expression, story telling, technique

Jake Runestad Live in My Classroom!

October 14, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

In this episode, filmed in front of a “live studio audience” in the form of my students, I have the opportunity to sit down with one of our generations finest compositional voices, Jake Runestad. With the help of my students, we have a spirited conversation about the value and genesis of creativity, the special nature […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, composer, expression, interpretation, Poetry

Yes Middle Schoolers CAN! with Dale Duncan

October 7, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

In this episode I sit down with THE Middle School choir guru, Dale Duncan to talk about sweet spot for success in Middle School vocal music. Middle School Singers are often overlooked and underestimated. What they need is an educator that believes in them, and provides high quality instruction in a school that supports them. We talk […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, expectations, middle school, puberty

Leveling the Playing Field with Dr. Chantae Pittman

September 30, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

On this episode Dr. Chantae Pittman joins me in the ongoing conversation surrounding the philosophy of choral music education. Why are we there? What is our function? Just how critical is it that students who complete a term or more in vocal music in school are able to reach some level of music reading proficiency. Dr. Pittman […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, Equity, inclusion, literacy, merit, music, rigor

Finding My Voice with Benedict Sheehan

September 16, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

In this episode I have a chat with GRAMMY nominated conductor and composer, Benedict Sheehan of the St. Tikhon Monastery Choir. This passionate conversation begins with Benedict’s advocacy for people, like himself, who stutter. As you will hear, it is important that we remember that EVERYONE has something to say. We need only listen. We […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, Choral Music, Grammy, orthodox, sacred choral music

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Giacomo Puccini's opera "La bohème" was premiered on this day in 1896 at the Teatro Regio in Turin, conducted by Arturo Toscanini.

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