In Unison

For the next several episodes, we're partnering with Chorus America to bring you a sneak preview of what's coming up at the Chorus America Annual Conference, being held this year in our home town, San Francisco! We hope you'll enjoy this opportunity to get to know a bit more about the conference's speakers and their areas of expertise, and especially to get to know these folks on a personal level. This week on In Unison: a sneak peek of a conversation on socially conscious repertoire that focuses on environmentalism and the growing anxiety regarding climate change. Dr. Kirsten Hedegaard, founder of the EcoVoice Project and director of choral activities at Loyola University Chicago, will moderate a discussion exploring how composers are engaging with this issue in a variety of ways and how choral music provides a unique opportunity to grapple with the climate crisis.We hope to see you in San Francisco for the Chorus America Conference, May 31 - June 2, 2023. More information is available at chorusamerica.org. Music excerpts “Fire,” by Katerina Gimon, performed by Loyola Chamber Choir, directed by Kirsten Hedegaard“Earth Song,” by Frank Ticheli, performed by Loyola Chorale & Chamber Choir, and University of Illinois (chorus members from Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, and Chicago campuses), directed by Kirsten Hedegaard Episode referencesChorus America conferenceDr. Kirsten HedegaardThe EcoVoice ProjectNew Earth EnsembleTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic

For the next several episodes, we're partnering with Chorus America to bring you a sneak preview of what's coming up at the Chorus America Annual Conference, being held this year in our home town, San Francisco! We hope you'll enjoy this opportunity to get to know a bit more about the conference's speakers and their areas of expertise, and especially to get to know these folks on a personal level. Building on a shared understanding that songs are stories and choruses and singers are storytellers, today's episode with Dr. Antonio C. Cuyler will give us a sneak peek at his Chorus America conference session where we explore the question: How can we envision and manifest antiracism in every aspect of our field, from repertoire to the way choral organizations are structured? We hope to see you in San Francisco for the Chorus America Conference, May 31 - June 2, 2023. More information is available at chorusamerica.org. Music excerpts “Chains,” written by Gary Hines, performed by Sounds of Blackness“Optimistic,” written by Gary Hines, performed by Sounds of Blackness“Total Praise,” written by Richard Smallwood, performed by Richard Smallwood and VisionEpisode referencesChorus America conferenceDr. Antonio C. CuylerAccess, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cultural OrganizationsArts Management, Cultural Policy, & the African DiasporaAlysia Lee, Baltimore Children & Youth Fund“Hold Fast to Dreams,” by Joel Thompson, performed by the Atlanta Master Chorale, Dr. Eric Nelson, conductor; Joel Thompson, accompanist (YouTube)Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic

For the next several episodes, we're partnering with Chorus America to bring you a sneak preview of what's coming up at the Chorus America Annual Conference, being held this year in our home town, San Francisco! We hope you'll enjoy this opportunity to get to know a bit more about the conference's speakers and their areas of expertise, and especially to get to know these folks on a personal level. One of the most important ways we can learn about each other is by singing each other's songs. This belief is at the heart of conductor, singer, and vocal activist Melanie DeMore's work. Join Melanie for this workshop and session where she will ground us in what it means to be solidly human and challenge us to be more understanding and empathetic through the connection of singing together.We hope to see you in San Francisco for the Chorus America Conference, May 31 - June 2, 2023. More information is available at chorusamerica.org. Music excerpts “Aćhe-o-kwa” by Melanie DeMore, performed by Melanie DeMore and St. Paul's Episcopal School Choir“Sending You Light,” written and performed by Melanie DeMoreEpisode referencesChorus America conferenceMelanie DeMoreAll One Tribe CollectiveObeah OperaThreshold ChoirTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic

For the next several episodes, we're partnering with Chorus America to bring you a sneak preview of what's coming up at the Chorus America Annual Conference, being held this year in our home town, San Francisco! We hope you'll enjoy this opportunity to get to know a bit more about the conference's speakers and their areas of expertise, and especially to get to know these folks on a personal level. Today's episode is with Karen Hopper, the Associate Director of Performance Strategy at Razorfish, where she helps Fortune 100 clients make smart decisions about their creative marketing using data. Karen will be leading the session “Unleash Your Fundraising With Digital Scale,” and today we'll get a small taste of what Karen's session will be all about. We hope to see you in San Francisco for the Chorus America Conference, May 31 - June 2, 2023. More information is available at chorusamerica.org. Music excerpts: Alleluia, by Jake Runestad, performed by Kantorei, directed by Joel RinsemaBefore Spring, by Mari Esabel Valverde, text by Amir Rabiyah, performed by CantusEpisode referencesChorus America conferenceKaren HopperJason Max Ferdinand SingersAndy CrestodinaKantoreiCherry Creek SchoolsThe M+R Guide to Effective and Ethical Direct Response CreativeChoral Arts

Today on In Unison, we're chatting with composer and director Karmina Šilec of Carmina Slovenika and Executive Artistic director Shira Cion of San Francisco-based Kitka about the upcoming premiere of the newly commissioned opera, “BABA: The Life and Death of Stana.” This new opera offers an innovative, non-narrative take on Balkan epic story-singing traditions and explores themes of gender, otherness, choice, virginity, sexual identity, and the complexities of interpreting these Balkan gender-transformation stories through a contemporary, liberal, western gaze.Music excerpts"Fly Trembling Spirit," by Kelly Atkins, performed by Kitka“Heyamoli,” by Tamar Buadze, performed by KitkaEpisode referencesBABA: The Life and Death of StanaKarmina Šilec Choregie techniqueTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic

Today on In Unison, we're chatting with https://www.conspirare.org/people/craig-hella-johnson/ (Craig Hella Johnson), founder and Artistic Director of http://conspirare.org (Conspirare), a grammy-winning choir based in Austin, Texas that is comprised of distinctive solo artists from around the country who are also committed to the highest level of ensemble performance. Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/let-the-river-run/586139787?i=586140158 (Let the River Run),” by Carly Simon, performed by Conspirare, featured on the album https://www.conspirare.org/product/a-company-of-voices-conspirare-in-concert/ (A Company of Voices) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-little-you-are-interlude-springtime/1530583549?i=1530583555 (Springtime),” from How Little You Are, by https://nicomuhly.com/ (Nico Muhly), performed by Conspirare, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and the Texas Guitar Quintet, feaured on the album https://www.conspirare.org/product/the-singing-guitar/ (The Singing Guitar) “Hold On,” traditional spiritual, arranged by https://isaaccatesmusic.com/ (Isaac Cates), performed live by Ordained and Conspirare at https://youtu.be/rUhN8-udvso (Conspirare Christmas 2021) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/reincarnations-iii-the-coolin/555919643?i=555919715 (The Coolin),” from Reincarnations, by Samuel Barber, performed by Conspirare, featured on the album https://www.conspirare.org/product/samuel-barber-an-american-romantic/ (Samuel Barber, An American Romantic) Episode references Conspirare https://www.conspirare.org/ (Website) | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWBZyeDFzGGupDpo7P_LRpw (YouTube) | https://www.facebook.com/Conspirare/ (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/conspirareatx/ (Instagram) https://youtu.be/y_XE3_vD5LQ (Unity: Songs of Invitation) virtual choir project Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today on In Unison, we're heading across the pond to chat with Robert Hollingworth, the director of https://www.ifagiolini.com/about.html (I Fagiolini), a solo-voice ensemble based in the UK. Robert also co-hosts a very choir-nerdy podcast called Choral Chihuahua, and his passion for bringing choral music to the masses definitely helped to inspire the In Unison podcast. Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/draw-on-sweet-night/1609110915?i=1609110916 (Draw on, sweet night)” by John Wilbye, performed by I Fagiolini, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/john-wilbye-draw-on-sweet-night/1609110915 (Draw On Sweet Night) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/dixit-dominus-sv-264/1452302594?i=1452303408 (Dixit Dominus),” by Claudio Monteverdi, performed by I Fagiolini and the http://www.ecse.co.uk/ (English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble), featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/monteverdi-the-other-vespers/1452302594 (Monteverdi: the Other Vespers)  “https://music.apple.com/us/album/le-cantique-des-cantiques-v-le-jardin-clos/1452624688?i=1452624965 (Le jardin clos),” from Le Cantique des cantiques, by Jean-Yve Daniel-Lesur, performed by I Fagiolini, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/amuse-bouche/1452624688 (Amuse-Bouche) Episode references I Fagiolini https://www.ifagiolini.com/ (Website) | https://www.instagram.com/i_fagiolini/ (Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/ifagiolini (Facebook) | https://www.youtube.com/ifagiolini (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdmpGkkaBlCmyiEyHtUjBAEIjbb4bVXp (Sing the Score) on YouTube https://music.apple.com/us/album/john-wilbye-draw-on-sweet-night/1609110915 (Draw On Sweet Night) album pre-sale https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choral-chihuahua/id1511594965 (Choral Chihuahua Podcast) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

We have a special place in our hearts for the choral music of the Philippines, and we have many mutual friends who were raised in the Filipino choral tradition. Thanks to our dear friend Robin Estrada, we were lucky enough to get not one, but TWO incredible choral conductors to join us for this episode of In Unison: http://www.philippinemadrigalsingers.com/training.html (Mark Anthony Carpio) of the https://www.facebook.com/philmadzsingers (Philippine Madrigal Singers), and http://aleronchoir.com/about/ensemble-director/ (Christopher Arceo) of https://www.facebook.com/aleronchoir (Aleron). We left this interview feeling incredibly inspired by these ensembles' dedication to excellence, and we're sure you will too. Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/ili-ili-tulog-anay/1381183178?i=1381183310 (Ili-Ili, Tulog Anay),” by https://www.ilymatthewmaniano.com/ (Ily Matthew Mariano), performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/euphonos-the-choral-works-of-ily-matthew-maniano/1381183178 (Euphonos) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/stars-live/1196103619?i=1196103772 (Stars),” by Ēriks Ešenvalds, performed by Aleron, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/dakilang-hiwaga/1196103619 (Dakilang Hiwaga) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/larong-pambata-suite-i-nanay-tatay/1381183178?i=1381183311 (Nanay, Tatay),” from Larong Pambata Suite, by https://www.ilymatthewmaniano.com/ (Ily Matthew Mariano), performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/euphonos-the-choral-works-of-ily-matthew-maniano/1381183178 (Euphonos) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/o-dakilang-hiwaga-live/1603932439?i=1603932455 (O Dakilang Hiwaga),” by https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpeleria/ (Gianpaolo Eleria), performed by Aleron, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/into-the-long-night-ep/1603932439 (Into the Long Night) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/dogalen-a-mabaso/1282009586?i=1282009858 (Dogalen a Mabaso),” by https://www.niloalcala.com/ (Nilo Alcala), performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/onomatopoeia-the-choral-works-of-nilo-alcala/1282009586 (Onomatopoeia) Episode references Philippine Madrigal Singers http://www.philippinemadrigalsingers.com/ (Website) | https://www.facebook.com/philmadzsingers (Facebook) | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4OpP8Dwyq83gte3lIqFqg (Youtube) Aleron http://aleronchoir.com/ (Website) | https://www.facebook.com/aleronchoir (Facebook) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

On today's episode,  we're chatting with https://www.loreleiensemble.com/willer (Beth Willer) and https://www.loreleiensemble.com/riesenfeld (Anne Riesenfeld) of https://www.loreleiensemble.com/ (Lorelei Ensemble). Lorelei is an organization that creates and champions bold artistic work that points toward a new normal for women in music. Through commissioning, performance, and education, Lorelei is carving out a boundless new space for women to be among, and become, our most powerful and important creators. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s05e05#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “MVT I & MVT II” from https://jessicameyermusic.com/i-long-and-seek-after/ (I long and seek after), by https://jessicameyermusic.com/ (Jessica Meyer), performed live by Lorelei Ensemble “https://music.apple.com/us/album/reconstruction-1-crowns-mercy-seat/1173009955?i=1173010195 (Crowns)” from Reconstruction, by Joshua Bornfield from the 2016 album Reconstructed “https://music.apple.com/us/album/kaze-no-uma-vocalise-no-1/1435212369?i=1435212793 (Vocalise 1)” from Kaze no uma (Wind Horse), by Toru Takemitsu from the 2018 album Impermanence “https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-fail-version-for-womens-chorus-vi-you-will-love-me/1515765648?i=1515765656 (You Will Love Me)” from Love Fail by David Lang from the 2020 album love fail Episode references Lorelei Ensemble https://www.loreleiensemble.com/ (Website) | https://www.instagram.com/loreleiensemble/ (Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/LoreleiEnsemble/ (Facebook) | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb0ex8oFF9qCSMDg76cqcg (Youtube) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

On today's episode, we are chatting with Arianne Abela, the Artistic Director and co-founder of Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble, a group that engages in creative educational outreach to audiences and students, particularly in communities of color, and promotes the study, research, performance, and recording of music from various eras with special attention to the intersection of arts and social justice. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s05e04#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://soundcloud.com/user-549564232/singet-dem-herrn-ein-neues-lied-bwv-225-johann-sebastian-bach?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing (Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied),” by Johann Sebastian Bach “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F505cSEtzFw (When the Violin),” by Reena Esmail; Wayne Smith, cello “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNJWeImBAUU (and the swallow),” by Caroline Shaw, from Kaleidoscope's virtual concert “Home” “https://youtu.be/TpGSTJcoESk (Prayer for Deliverance),” by Joel Thompson, performed by the Yale Glee Club and Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble Episode references Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble https://www.kaleidoscopevocalensemble.com/ (Website) | https://www.instagram.com/kaleidoscopevocalensemble/ (Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/KaleidoscopeVocalEnsemble (Facebook) | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX1nBbtvAnzZZDtTTmA4Dw (YouTube) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today's conversation came about as a result of the choral world being a small one, where everyone is connected in one way or another. Through Bob Geary of Volti, we managed to get in touch with an incredible luminary in the world of choral music: Karmina Šilec, who is the Artistic Director of Carmina Slovenica, a Slovenian production house that is truly unique. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s05e03#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7nMLzaiEAc (Slovenian Sounds), performed by Carmina Slovenica “https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-captives-hymn/1510444581?i=1510444883 (The Captives Hymn),” by Margaret Dryburgh, performed by Vocal Orchestra VOGP on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/vogp-music-for-survival/1510444581 (VOGP Music for Survival) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/glass-mask/1562013722?i=1562013724 (Glass Mask),” by Tellu Turkka, performed by Carmina Slovenica on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/dert-endemic-songs/1562013722 (DERT Endemic Songs) Episode references http://www.karminasilec.com/ (Karmina Šilec) website https://www.carmina-slovenica.si/en/ (Carmina Slovenica) website Carmina Slovenica on https://www.youtube.com/user/CarminaSlovenica/videos (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qshuAZwC4Kw (Curse Upon Iron), performed by Carmina Slovenica  Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today we're continuing our series of episodes focused on ensembles, and this episode's conversation is with Dr. Joseph Gregorio, the director of choirs at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. It's a very interesting conversation covering the operations of choirs at a well-established educational institution, a somewhat different perspective than the independent choruses we often discuss. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s05e02#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “Libera Me,” from Requiem by Gabriel Fauré, performed by the Swarthmore Chorus “Over Hill, Over Dale” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by the Swarthmore Garnet Singers “Allá va un encobijado,” by Antonio Lauro, performed by the Swarthmore Garnet Singers “Ave verum corpus,” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by the Swarthmore Chorus Episode references https://www.swarthmore.edu/music/swarthmore-college-chorus-garnet-singers (Swarthmore College Chorus & Garnet Singers) https://www.josephgregoriomusic.com/ (Dr. Joseph Gregorio - Composer) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today we're chatting with the Artistic and Executive Directors of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale to learn all about the storied past, present, and future of this unique professional vocal ensemble. We'll also learn about the inner workings of planning and producing a successful season for the Desert Chorale, and discuss some of the characteristics of what makes a successful artistic & executive team. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s05e01#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/encouragement/1340979696?i=1340979997 (Encouragement),” traditional Shaker song, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann on the album “https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-road-home/1340979696 (The Road Home)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cqF4HzPpJw&t=203s (Eight Partsongs, Op. 119: 3. “The Blue Bird, ”) by Charles Villiers Stanford, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann August 7, 2018 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM “https://music.apple.com/us/album/mid-winter-songs-intercession-in-late-october/1340979696?i=1340980958 (The Road Home),” by Stephen Paulus, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann on the album “https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-road-home/1340979696 (The Road Home)” Episode references https://desertchorale.org/ (Santa Fe Desert Chorale) https://desertchorale.org/artistic-director/ (Joshua Habermann), Artistic Director https://desertchorale.org/artistic-director/ (Emma Marzen), Executive Director  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Support) In Unison! Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today's episode is a quick end of year wrap-up of 2021, and what a year it's been! We've got info on some upcoming events for http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) and the http://www.ggmc.org (Golden Gate Men's Chorus), so listen in for more details on live (and live streaming!) concerts coming your way this month. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e16#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Episode references http://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF Events) http://www.ggmc.org (Golden Gate Men's Chorus Concerts) https://fb.me/e/1ft6udJ70 (IOCSF live stream on Facebook) http://www.ggmc.org/livestream (Golden Gate Men's Chorus live stream ) http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today's episode of In Unison continues our mini-series of discussions with composers to be featured on IOCSF's upcoming concert program, Freshly Squeezed. The performances will take place on December 4th in Berkeley, and December 18th in San Francisco. For more information on IOCSF's concerts, please visit http://iocsf.org (iocsf.org) Today's conversation is with composer https://www.kylerandall.com/ (Kyle Randall) about the premiere of his setting of the WB Yeats poem “When You Are Old.”  We chat with Kyle about his journey as a composer, his musical inspirations, and what he's been up to lately (hint: it involves podcasting!).  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e15#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://soundcloud.com/kyle-c-randall/kyrie-dense (New Gothic Mass: Kyrie),” by Kyle Randall, performed by https://www.choralchameleon.com/ (Choral Chameleon) “When You Are Old,” by Kyle Randall, performed by the Harvard Glee Club Episode references https://www.kylerandall.com/ (Kyle Randall) Kyle Randall on https://soundcloud.com/kyle-c-randall (Soundcloud) Kyle Randall on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEacFR2856UXjUENijYuxA (YouTube) https://wondery.com/ (Wondery) http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today's episode of In Unison continues our mini-series of discussions with composers to be featured on IOCSF's upcoming concert program, Freshly Squeezed. The performances will take place on December 4th in Berkeley, and December 18th in San Francisco. For more information on IOCSF's concerts, please visit http://iocsf.org (iocsf.org) Today's conversation is with IOCSF singer, composer, and -- surprise! -- chemical engineer Sam Maurer about his first choral composition, “Final Notations,” based on the poem by Adrienne Rich.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e14#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “Kinsfolk,” from Love, thricewise by Joseph Gregorio, performed live by IOCSF “Turing Believes Machines Think,” by Gordon Hamilton, performed live by IOCSF Episode references Sam Maurer Email http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today's episode of In Unison continues our mini-series of discussions with composers to be featured on IOCSF's upcoming concert program, Freshly Squeezed. The performances will take place on December 4th in Berkeley, and December 18th in San Francisco. For more information on IOCSF's concerts, please visit http://iocsf.org (iocsf.org) Today's conversation is with IOCSF alum, composer, vocalist, and voice instructor Soren Austenfeld about their new piece, “Sapphic Fragments: A Meditation on Queer Histories and Imaginaries,” which they describe as “​​a set of seven mini-vignettes standing on one another's shoulders in a trenchoat, playing together as one piece of music.” http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e13#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “Daphne,” by Soren Austenfeld “Garden,” written and performed by Soren Austenfeld Episode references https://thevoicelabinc.com/blog/team/soren-austenfeld/ (Soren Austenfeld) http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram https://www.nightingalevocalensemble.com/ (Nightingale Vocal Ensemble) http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today's episode of In Unison continues our mini-series of discussions with composers to be featured on IOCSF's upcoming concert program, Freshly Squeezed. The performances will take place on December 4th in Berkeley, and December 18th in San Francisco.  Our conversation today is with San Francisco Conservatory grad and IOCSF alum, Bryan Lin, about his new composition, “It's just weather,” which sets a text Bryan crafted from the quotes of politicians denying climate change. For more information on IOCSF's concerts, please visit iocsf.org. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e12#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://www.bryanlinmusic.com/im-so-excited.html (I'm so excited),” by Bryan Lin, performed by https://www.naomicolumna.com/ (Naomi Columna), soprano; https://www.instagram.com/fluteseung/ (Seung Jeon), flute; https://www.davishamptonclarinet.com/ (Davis Hampton), bass clarinet “https://www.bryanlinmusic.com/strings-in-the-earth-and-air.html (Strings in the earth and air),” by Bryan Lin, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) “https://www.bryanlinmusic.com/i-miss-you.html (I miss you),” by Bryan Lin, performed by http://www.choralchameleon.com (Choral Chameleon) Episode references http://www.bryanlinmusic.com (Bryan Lin) http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

On today's episode of In Unison we're continuing our mini-series of conversations with the composers whose works will be premiered on IOCSF's Freshly Squeezed program on December 4th and 18th this year. Today we're chatting with IOCSF's current Composer-in-Residence, Michael T Roberts, about all sorts of things, but most importantly his new composition—a prayer for rain of sorts—entitled “Come to Us in Water.” We may also discover whether or not Mike is a witch…! http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e11#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://www.hotmike.com/prayer.html (A Prayer in Spring),” by Michael T Roberts, text by Robert Frost, performed by http://www.choralchameleon.com (Choral Chameleon) “https://www.hotmike.com/o-child.html (O Child),” by Michael T Roberts, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) “https://youtu.be/Iiswj0981G8 (Zoom)” by Michael T Roberts, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) Episode references https://www.hotmike.com/ (Michael T Roberts) Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

On today's episode of In Unison we're continuing our mini-series of conversations with the composers whose works will be premiered on IOCSF's Freshly Squeezed program on December 4th and 18th this year. We're chatting with Lauren Bydalek—singer-songwriter turned choral composer, who wrote a wonderful piece called “Pieces of My Heart,” about her own experience growing up in Nebraska and the journey of meeting people on this crazy adventure of life. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e10#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/brighter-day/1211521313?i=1211521323 (Brighter Day),” written and performed by https://laurenlynnmusic.com/ (Lauren Bydalek)  “https://soundcloud.com/laurenby95/forever-is-composed-of-nows?si=3a06da2bf24e4f29897ae9969ca75c81 (Forever is Composed of Nows),” by https://laurenlynnmusic.com/ (Lauren Bydalek), text by Emily Dickinson, performed by http://www.choralchameleon.com (Choral Chameleon) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-horizon/1116815658?i=1116815671 (New Horizon),” written and performed by https://laurenlynnmusic.com/ (Lauren Bydalek)   Episode references Lauren Bydalek (https://laurenlynnmusic.com/ (website) / https://soundcloud.com/laurenby95 (soundcloud)) http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

This week's episode of In Unison is the second installment in our mini-series all about the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco's return to live performance with our “Freshly Squeezed” program. Originally slated for the Spring 2020 concert series, this program exclusively features the premieres of new works for our Bay Area audience, and over the next several weeks we'll be chatting with all of the composers featured on the program. Earlier this year, we recorded interviews with composers Mari Esabel Valverde, Jake Heggie, and Dr. Zanaida Robles, and today's episode features excerpts from those three conversations discussing each of their compositions to be performed by IOCSF in December. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e09#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/oracle-of-spring-live/1551863205?i=1551863223 (Oracle of Spring),” by https://marivalverde.com/ (Mari Esabel Valverde), performed by the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/hope-in-times-of-disquiet/1551863205 (Hope in Times of Disquiet) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/faith-disquiet-ii-what-if-i-say-i-shall-not-wait-live/1551863205?i=1551863218 (What if I say I shall not wait),” from Faith Disquiet, by https://jakeheggie.com/ (Jake Heggie), performed by the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/hope-in-times-of-disquiet/1551863205 (Hope in Times of Disquiet) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/lady-in-blue/1450591616?i=1450591627 (Lady in Blue),” by https://zanaidarobles.com/ (Dr. Zanaida Robles), performed by Tonality on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/sing-about-it/1450591616 (Sing About It) Episode references http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

This week's episode of In Unison is the first in a mini-series of sorts, all about the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco's return to live performance with our “Freshly Squeezed” program. Originally slated for our Spring 2020 concert series, this program exclusively features the premieres of new works for our Bay Area audience, and over the next several weeks we'll be chatting with all of the composers featured on the program. Today's episode will also provide an update on how IOCSF has navigated through the past nearly 20 months of absence from rehearsals: what we've been up to when we couldn't sing in person, and how we're managing through what will hopefully be the final vestiges of the pandemic to bring you our first live performances in nearly two years. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e08#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/chrysopylae-live/1250551821?i=1250552236 (Chrysopylae),” by Dominick DiOrio, performed by the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-unknown-region-live/1250551821 (The Unknown Region) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-unknown-region-live/1250551821?i=1250552247 (The Unknown Region),” by Elizabeth Kimble, performed by the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco on the album https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-unknown-region-live/1250551821 (The Unknown Region) Episode references http://iocsf.org (International Orange Chorale of San Francisco) website https://www.iocsf.org/events (IOCSF concert calendar) https://www.facebook.com/iocsf (IOCSF) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/iocsf/ (IOCSF) on Instagram http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Donate) to In Unison! Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today's episode is a conversation with Dr. Martin Benvenuto, a treble choir specialist, about his journey from singing in choirs in Argentina, to leading some of the most respected treble choirs in the Bay Area. We will also chat about his new choir, 21V, a professional SSAA chorus which is inclusive of voices of all gender identities. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e07#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/gloria-kajoniensis-i-gloria-in-excelsis-deo-live/1314459991?i=1314460276 (Gloria Kajoniensis: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo),” by Levente Gyöngyösi, performed live by the Peninsula Women's Chorus at the 2016 ACDA Western Division Convention “https://music.apple.com/us/album/missa-brevis-i-kyrie/586433872?i=586433954 (Missa Brevis: I. Kyrie),” by Ramona Luengen, performed by the Peninsula Women's Chorus on the album Carols and Lullabies “https://music.apple.com/us/album/dona-nobis-pacem/1079116600?i=1079117285 (Dona Nobis Pacem),” by Ko Matsushita, performed by the Peninsula Women's Chorus on the album Mostly Made in America “https://music.apple.com/us/album/rise-up/1562098586?i=1562098587 (Rise Up),” by Jake Runestad, performed by the Peninsula Women's Chorus on their most recent album Women Making Waves Episode references https://www.martinbenvenuto.com/ (Martin Benvenuto) https://www.facebook.com/21vchoir/ (21V Choir on Facebook) https://pwchorus.org/ (Peninsula Women's Chorus) https://womensing.org/ (WomenSing) https://www.facebook.com/ComCorAr/ (Compositores Corales Argentinos SXXI) https://edgardmoyagodoy.com/ (Edgard Moya Godoy) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today's episode is the second installment in our series discussing newly released choral albums, and we'll be focusing on https://choralchameleon.com/ (Choral Chameleon)'s new album, Deus Ex Machina. We're excited to share a fascinating conversation with composer http://www.rexisenberg.com/ (Rex Isenberg) about his piece Messiahs: False & True, as well as Choral Chameleon's Artistic Director (and dear friend of the podcast) http://www.vincepeterson.com (Vince Peterson).  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e06#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts All music excerpts are performed by Choral Chameleon, from the new album Deus Ex Machina, featuring organist Nathan Taylor, narrator Paul Hecht, and percussionist Christine Chen.  https://choralchameleon.com/track/2827578/messiahs-false-and-true-movement-i-consolamini-consolamini (Messiahs: False and True - Movement I. Consolamini, consolamini) https://choralchameleon.com/track/2827580/messiahs-false-and-true-movements-iii-and-iv-populus-qui-ambulabat-in-tenebris-exsulta-satis-filia-sion (Messiahs: False and True - Movement III. Populus qui ambulabat in tenebris) https://choralchameleon.com/track/2827583/messiahs-false-and-true-movement-vii-omnes-nos-quasi-oves-erravimus (Messiahs: False and True - Movement VII. Omnes nos quasi oves erravimus) https://choralchameleon.com/track/2827585/messiahs-false-and-true-movement-ix-nos-autem-sperabamus (Messiahs: False and True - Movement IX. Nos autem sperabamus) https://choralchameleon.com/track/2827579/messiahs-false-and-true-movement-ii-vox-clamantis (Messiahs: False and True - Movement II. Vox clamantis) https://choralchameleon.com/track/2827586/messiahs-false-and-true-movement-x-man-is-his-own-star (Messiahs: False and True - Movement X. Man is his own star) Episode references http://www.rexisenberg.com/ (Rex Isenberg) https://vincepeterson.com/ (Vince Peterson) https://choralchameleon.com/ (Choral Chameleon) https://choralchameleon.com/album/2022968/deus-ex-machina (Deus Ex Machina) Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today's episode features a conversation with Randy Kikukawa, a stalwart of the San Francisco choral community for over forty years. Randy's vast choral experience - including decades with the Golden Gate Men's Chorus and the GAPA Men's Chorus as a music director, general manager, CFO, CEO, and myriad other roles - make Randy a uniquely qualified expert on the details of running a community choir in the Bay Area.  We're happy to share some of Randy's pearls of wisdom on topics ranging from audience growth to choral organizational structures and board governance, and hope to continue the conversation as a valuable resource for our choral community at large. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e05#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music Excerpts:  “Pobreng alindahaw (Poor Dragonfly),” by Tomás Villaflor, arranged by Emmanuel B. Gregorio, performed by GAPA Men's Chorus “Aruku,” by Noboru Kitagawa, performed by the Golden Gate Men's Chorus Episode references:  https://www.gapa.org/mens-chorus (GAPA Men's Chorus) http://www.ggmc.org (Golden Gate Men's Chorus) https://galachoruses.org/ (GALA Choruses) Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

On today's episode of In Unison, we're chatting with David W. Collins. We first became acquainted with David through his own podcast, The Soundtrack Show, where he takes a look at film scores and soundtracks from some of the most popular movies, TV shows, video games and theater pieces of all time, including some of the best choral soundtracks! http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e04#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “Te Deum Guarani,” by Ennio Morricone, from the film The Mission “Duel of the Fates,” by John Wiliams, from the film Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace “The Ice Dance,” by Danny Elfman, from the film Edward Scissorhands “Dry Your Tears, Afrika,” by John Williams, from the film Amistad Episode references https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1637637/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm (David W. Collins) on IMDB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soundtrack-show/id1351960656 (The Soundtrack Show) Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today on In Unison we're talking with composer and writer http://www.daletrumbore.com (Dale Trumbore) about choosing texts, blurring the line between the sacred and the secular, and her idea of a perfectly relaxing evening.  We also discuss Choral Chameleon's newly released recording of Dale's secular requiem “What Are We Becoming?” http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e03#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/after-the-storm-passes/1209628678?i=1209628849 (After the Storm Passes)” by Dale Trumbore, performed by https://choralartsinitiative.org/index.html (Choral Arts Initiative) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-to-go-on-i-how/1209628678?i=1209628823 (How to Go On: I. How)” by Dale Trumbore, performed by https://choralartsinitiative.org/index.html (Choral Arts Initiative) “https://youtu.be/z7d7BhQyOz0 (You Find Yourself Here)”by Dale Trumbore, performed by https://www.lvc.edu/life-at-lvc/student-activities/music-theater-art/ (Lebanon Valley College Chamber Choir) “https://choralchameleon.com/album/2022968/deus-ex-machina (What Are We Becoming: Movement 2. The Last Good Days)” by Dale Trumbore, performed by http://www.choralchameleon.com (Choral Chameleon) “https://soundcloud.com/user-999343496/trumbore-spiritus-mundi (Spiritus Mundi)” by Dale Trumbore, performed by Suzi Digby, OBE, and the https://www.goldenbridgechoir.com/ (Golden Bridge Consort) Episode references http://www.daletrumbore.com (Dale Trumbore), composer “https://www.daletrumbore.com/stayingcomposed (Staying Composed)” by Dale Trumbore https://choralchameleon.com/store (Deus Ex Machina), album by Choral Chameleon Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

Today on In Unison we're chatting with composer and friend https://nathan-hall.net/ (Nathan Hall) about his choral works, and how he weaves themes of nature, sexuality, and intimacy (among others) into his work. We'll also share three movements of Nathan's piece, “Go Ahead,” recently recorded by IOCSF,  as well as discussing his latest premiere: “https://www.unboundopera.com/ (Unbound),” a kink opera. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e02#transcript (Episode transcript) Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/go-ahead-ii-go-ahead-live/1551863205?i=1551863208 (Go Ahead: II. Go Ahead (Live)),” by Nathan Hall, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/go-ahead-v-free-live/1551863205?i=1551863209 (Go Ahead: V. Free (Live)),” by Nathan Hall, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnSkKlFlOK4 (Tame Your Man),” by Nathan Hall, performed by http://www.tenthintervention.com/ (Tenth Intervention Ensemble) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/go-ahead-i-virginia-beach-live/1551863205?i=1551863207 (Go Ahead: I. Virginia Beach (Live)),” by Nathan Hall, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p7Qj8LGz7I (I Am In Love With The World)”, by Nathan Hall, performed by http://newwavesingers.org/ (New Wave Singers) of Baltimore MD  “https://soundcloud.com/nathan-hall-3/last-rose-of-summer-5-voice (Last Rose of Summer),” by Nathan Hall, performed by https://www.solissingers.com/ (Solis Singers) Episode references https://nathan-hall.net/ (Nathan Hall, composer) https://www.unboundopera.com/ (Unbound) “https://soundcloud.com/nathan-hall-3/tame-your-man-excerpt (Tame Your Man)”  video excerpt  https://www.abundantsilence.org/store/p43/24-preludes-solo-piano-nathan-hall.html (24 Preludes for Solo Piano) by Nathan Hall, published by Abundant Silence http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Support In Unison!) Theme Song:https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 ( Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed byhttp://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ ( Dynamic)

We're back from vacation, tanned and well-rested, and we've got a special request, just for you.  Episode references http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/donate (Help fund an episode of In Unison) https://theintersection.org/ (Intersection for the Arts) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today's episode of In Unison is all about a recently released choral album: https://ourtonality.org/americawillbe/ (America Will Be!) by http://www.ourtonality.org (Tonality), with https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Alexander L. Blake).  This is going to be something we do from time to time when a choir we are fans of releases something new. We hope this episode—and others like it—serve as a resource for all you choir nerds out there to find out what's hip and happenin' in the world of choral music.  Enjoy! http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s04e01#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts “Build Me Up” by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_GianArthur (Roman GianArthur) “No, Child. No Child.” by https://www.alexwurman.com (Alex Wurman) “in this house” by https://crstnlrs.com (Cristian Larios) “America Will Be!” by https://jackquartet.com/joel-thompson#:~:text=Joel%20Thompson%20(b.,American%20Prize%20for%20Choral%20Composition. (Joel Thompson) “#unitedwedream” by https://www.melissadunphy.com (Melissa Dunphy) Episode references https://ourtonality.org/americawillbe/ (America Will Be!) (https://music.apple.com/us/album/america-will-be/1581872547 (Apple Music) |https://ourtonality.bandcamp.com ( BandCamp) |https://www.amazon.com/America-Explicit-Tonality-Alexander-Lloyd/dp/B09D1HTR9F/ ( Amazon Music)) https://www.ourtonality.org (Tonality) https://www.alexanderlblake.com (Alexander Lloyd Blake) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

As we wrap up season three of In Unison, we've got some exciting announcements to share with you about what's in store for season four and beyond! http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e11#transcript (Episode transcript)  Episode references https://theintersection.org/ (Intersection for the Arts) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kV699afSiCQBwzPlOjpHF?si=84e8251bb8864ac2 (In Unison Podcast Playlist) (Spotify) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

On today's episode, we're chatting with IOCSF's very own https://nicholasweininger.com/ (Nicholas Weininger). Nick started off in IOC as a member of the tenor section, but it wasn't long before his talents as a composer started to emerge. He then went on to become our very first Composer in Residence, and in total, we have performed ten of his works over the years! http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e10#transcript (Episode transcript)  Edited by https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/fausto (Fausto Daos) Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/rise-up-my-love-my-fair-one-and-come-away-live/1551863205?i=1551863221 (Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One, And Come Away),” by Nicholas Weininger, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-like-my-body-when-it-is-with-your-live/1250551821?i=1250552238 (I like my body when it is with your),” by Nicholas Weininger, performed byhttp://iocsf.org ( IOCSF) “https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/it-may-not-always-be-so-and-i-say-satb-version-digital-sheet-music/21827977 (It May Not Always Be So),” by Nicholas Weininger, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/as-kingfishers-catch-fire-live/1551863205?i=1551863214 (As Kingfishers Catch Fire),” by Nicholas Weininger, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lamp-live/1250551821?i=1250552244 (The Lamp),” by Nicholas Weininger, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCrSuB65HOs (Ve hayah ba-'acharit hayamim),” performed by https://www.choralchameleon.com/ (Choral Chameleon) “https://nicholasweininger.com/track/1481582/parus-the-sail (Parus),” by Nicholas Weininger, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) Episode references https://nicholasweininger.com/ (Nicholas Weininger, composer) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkIxjX39N9rMQW-7imQIj9A (YouTube) | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkIxjX39N9rMQW-7imQIj9A (Instagram)) https://www.chanticleer.org/chanticleer-in-sonoma (Chanticleer in Sonoma) https://www.choralchameleon.com/composer-in-residence-program.html (Choral Chameleon Composer in Residence program) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_mathematics#:~:text=Pure%20mathematics%20is%20the%20study,primarily%20motivated%20by%20such%20applications. (Pure mathematics) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

On this episode of In Unison, we thought we would nerd out about something that is tangentially tied to choral music: recording arts. We'll be chatting with recording engineer David v.R. Bowles of http://swineshead.com/about.htm (Swineshead Productions) about mic techniques, 3-D audio, and we'll even get a history lesson about stereo technology, World War II, and something called the “Magnetron”...?! http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e09#transcript (Episode transcript)  Edited by Fausto Daos Music excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/psalm-130/1185120056?i=1185120144 (Psalm 130),” by Ēriks Ešenvalds, commissioned and performed by the https://www.ggmc.org/ (Golden Gate Men's Chorus) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/misa-en-sol-v-agnus-dei/288152035?i=288152260 (Misa en Sol: V. Agnus Dei),” by Juan Bautista Sancho, performed by https://www.chanticleer.org/ (Chanticleer) “Khorhurd Khorin; Barekhosutyamb” (“Mystery Profound; Processional” from Divine Liturgy), by Komitas Vardapet, performed by https://www.chanticleer.org/ (Chanticleer); https://www.chanticleer.org/andrew-van-allsburg (Andrew van Allsburg), tenor soloist “https://music.apple.com/us/album/mass-transmission-iii-wireless-connections/1457988326?i=1457988339 (Wireless Connections),” from Mass Transmission, by https://www.masonbates.com/ (Mason Bates), performed by https://www.cappellasf.org/ (Cappella SF), https://isabelledemers.org/ (Isabelle Demers) (organ), and Mason Bates (electronica)  “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” music & lyrics by George Merril and Shannon Rubican, arranged by https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-maddux-6283b9190/ (David Maddux), performed by https://www.chanticleer.org/ (Chanticleer) in the “Live from London” video for https://voces8.com/ (Voces8) Festival; https://www.chanticleer.org/andrew-van-allsburg (Andrew van Allsburg), tenor soloist “https://cantorrachelbrook.bandcamp.com/track/hashkiveinu-max-helfman?action=download (Hashkiveinu),” by Max Helfman, performed by https://www.ansheemet.org/welcome/clergy/cantor-rachel-brook/ (Cantor Rachel Brook) on https://cantorrachelbrook.bandcamp.com/releases (L'chayim Ul'shalom: Songs of Life and Peace) “http://acct39228.shop.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT39228/it.A/id.241/.f (Dulaman),” by Michael McGlynn, performed by the https://www.ggmc.org/ (Golden Gate Men's Chorus) Episode references http://swineshead.com/about.htm (Swineshead Productions) (https://www.facebook.com/Swineshead-Productions-LLC-234562395015/ (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/swineshead.productions/ (Instagram)) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavity_magnetron#:~:text=The%20cavity%20magnetron%20is%20a,cavities%20in%20a%20metal%20block. (Magnetron) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbqYdIfYwik (Chanticleer Live from London excerpts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atohfGJXPtU (A Chanticleer Christmas - Behind the scenes) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week's episode features a conversation with LA-based Filipino composer and choral artist https://www.saunderchoi.com/ (Saunder Choi) about his journey as a composer, some of the core characteristics of Philippine choral music, the future of music publishing, and even a bit about his favorite street food locales in the L.A. area.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e08#transcript (Episode transcript)  Edited by Fausto Daos Music excerpts “https://www.saunderchoi.com/project/ang-alibangbang/ (Ang Alibangbang)” by Saunder Choi, performed by https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/events/boston-conservatory-chorale (Boston Conservatory at Berklee Chorale), conducted by https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/directory/nathan-reiff (Nathan Reiff) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/paanyaya-3-live/1250551821?i=1250552245 (Paanyaya 3)” by Robin Estrada, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://www.saunderchoi.com/project/leron-leron-sinta/ (Leron, Leron Sinta)” by Saunder Choi, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) “https://www.saunderchoi.com/project/dindikan/ (Dindikan)” by Saunder Choi, performed by https://www.uusm.org/sundays-services/music/accompanist-choir-section-leaders (UU Santa Monica) vocalists “https://www.saunderchoi.com/project/the-new-colossus/ (The New Colossus)” by Saunder Choi, performed by http://www.lachorallab.org/ (The L.A. Choral Lab) “https://www.saunderchoi.com/project/true-colors/ (True Colors)” by Tom Kelly & Billy Steinberg, arr. Saunder Choi, performed by http://www.ourtonality.org (Tonality) “https://www.saunderchoi.com/project/give-you-rest/ (Give You Rest)” by Saunder Choi, performed by http://www.lachorallab.org (The L.A. Choral Lab) Episode references http://www.saunderchoi.com (Saunder Choi) http://www.philippinemadrigalsingers.com/ (Philippine Madrigal Singers) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Santo_Tomas_Singers (University of Santo Tomas Singers) http://www.ourtonality.org (Tonality) https://musicspoke.com/ (MusicSpoke) https://www.muziksea.com/ (MuzikSea) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week, we're chatting with composer, singer, and chair of the board of LA-based vocal ensemble, Tonality, https://zanaidarobles.com/ (Dr. Zanaida Robles), about how she discovered her compositional gifts, and what inspires her to write such exceptional and moving choral music.   http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e07#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts “https://soundcloud.com/zanaida-robles/kuumba (Kuumba)” by Zanaida Robles “https://music.apple.com/us/album/can-you-see/1450591616?i=1450591636 (Can You See)” by Zanaida Robles, performed by Tonality “https://soundcloud.com/zanaida-robles/she-lingers-on (She Lingers On)” by Zanaida Robles “https://soundcloud.com/zanaida-robles/zr-kyrie (Kyrie)” by Zanaida Robles “https://music.apple.com/us/album/lady-in-blue/1450591616?i=1450591627 (Lady in Blue)” by Zanaida Robles, performed by Tonality, text by Ntozake Shange “https://soundcloud.com/zanaida-robles/umoja-mp3 (Umoja)” by Zanaida Robles Episode references https://zanaidarobles.com/ (Zanaida Robles) https://ourtonality.org/ (Tonality Website) https://www.instagram.com/ourtonality/ (Tonality on Instagram) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week is a conversation with composer, music activist, and founding director of L.A.-based vocal ensemble, https://ourtonality.org/donate-options/ (Tonality), https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake), about forming a choir that is accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive from the ground up—making choral music something everyone can be a part of. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e06#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts (all performances by https://ourtonality.org/ (Tonality)) “https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLMygXGgoPq/ (A Change is Gonna Come)” by Sam Cooke, arr. by http://snowfallla.com/artist/tehillah-alphonso/ (Tehillah Alphonso) “https://www.instagram.com/tv/COLSFGwg45T/ (United We Dream)” by http://www.melissadunphy.com/ (Dr. Melissa Dunphy), words by https://www.claudiadhernandez.com/ (Claudia D. Hernández) “https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNK2a-MA9jQ/ (1 2 3 2 Lyfe)” by https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-more/1450591616?i=1450591618 (No More)” by https://anthonymaglione.com/ (Anthony Maglione) “https://music.apple.com/us/album/can-you-see/1450591616?i=1450591636 (Can You See)” by https://zanaidarobles.com/ (Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles) “https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPbD9fXA273/ (Tulips)” by https://www.shawnkirchner.com/ (Shawn Kirchner), soloists: Meredith Pyle Pedley and David Morales “https://music.apple.com/us/album/democracy/1450591616?i=1450591641 (Democracy)” by https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenkinsjared/ (Jared Jenkins) Episode references https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Alexander Lloyd Blake) https://ourtonality.org/ (Tonality Website) https://www.instagram.com/ourtonality/ (Tonality on Instagram) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week, we’re in conversation with https://www.cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/performingarts/faculty_bios/index.html (John Knutson), director of choral music at https://www.cuesta.edu/index.html (Cuesta College) in San Luis Obispo, CA (one of Zane’s alma maters!), about his 20 year tenure at Cuesta and the role of community college programs in furthering choral excellence. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e05#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts “Adam Lay YBounden” by Hubert Bird, performed by Cuesta College Chamber Singers “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9wSdQRhEF4 (The Kicker)” by Joe Henderson, performed by Vocalogy  “I’ve Been in the Storm So Long” traditional, arranged by Jeffrey L. Ames, performed by Cuesta College Chamber Singers, soloist Autumn Cone “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap, performed by Vocé “Grass Grows Greener” by Anders Edenroth, performed by Vocé “A Boy and a Girl” by Eric Whitacre, performed by Cuesta College Chamber Singers Episode references http://www.cuesta.edu (Cuesta College) https://www.cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/performingarts/music_department/performance_groups/choirs.html#:~:text=Cuesta%20has%20two%20evening%20community,County%20Chorus%20(Paso%20Robles).&text=The%20Cuesta%20Chamber%20Singers%2C%20Cuesta,works%20to%20excellent%20critical%20acclaim. (Cuesta College Choral Program) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week we catch up with Yale senior Morgan Baker, the first non-male member to join the Duke’s Men of Yale—now known as the http://www.dooxofyale.com/ (Doox of Yale)—to reflect on the group’s transition from an all-male to an all-gender group.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e04#transcript (Episode transcript) Music Excerpts “https://music.apple.com/us/album/lego-house/1501576925?i=1501578010 (Lego House)”, by Ed Sheeran, arr. Danny Germino-Watnick; PJ Frantz, solo “https://music.apple.com/us/album/toxic/1265339798?i=1265340234 (Toxic)”, by Cathy Dennis & Henry Jonback, originally performed by Britney Spears, arr. Kenyon Duncan, trio Kenyon Duncan, Avi Durlin, Caleb O’Reilly “https://music.apple.com/us/album/animal-spirits/1501576925?i=1501578019 (Animal Spirits)”, by Vulfpeck, arr. PJ Frantz, solo Oliver Shoulson “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFg_4nL-5Ng (Landslide)”, by Fleetwood Mac, arr. Lex Caron, Henry Gottfried, trio Morgan Baker, Paloma Ortega, Charlotte Polk “https://music.apple.com/us/album/levels/1501576925?i=1501578006 (Levels)”, by Nick Jonas, arr. Ethan Treiman, solos Archer Frodyma, Jacob Kaufman-Shalett, Clay Jamieson “https://music.apple.com/us/album/dynamo-of-volition-feat-the-dukes-men/1566215909?i=1566215913 (Dynamo of Volition)”, by Jason Mraz, arr. Ethan Treiman, solo Ethan Treiman “https://music.apple.com/us/album/what-a-good-boy-2021-feat-the-dukes-men/1566215909?i=1566216157 (What a Good Boy)”, by Barenaked Ladies, arr. Holcombe Waller & Ben Landsverk, solo Morgan Baker   Episode references http://www.dooxofyale.com/ (Doox of Yale) https://www.dadoox.org/ (Duke’s Men and Doox of Yale Alumni Association) http://www.whiffenpoofs.com/ (Yale Whiffenpoofs) http://www.whiffalumni.com/ (Whiffenpoof Alumni Association) https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2017/09/18/dukes-men-inducts-all-gender-class/ (Yale Daily News): “Duke’s Men inducts all-gender class”, September 18, 2017 Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

As the choral community begins to consider a post-COVID return to singing, we wanted to take a moment to check in with frontline COVID physician and IOCSF founder, our good friend Dr. Jeremy Faust. We’ll get caught up on the latest with regards to vaccinations, singer safety, and what it’ll take to return to singing in person.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e03#transcript (Episode transcript) Music Excerpts “Go, Lovely Rose,” by Eric Whitacre, performed by IOCSF, conducted by Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust “Adam lay i-bowndyn,” by Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust, performed by IOCSF “into the wind,” by Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust, text by Philip Littell, performed by IOCSF Episode references https://brief19.com/ (Brief19 - Daily Review of Covid-19 Research and Policy) http://longwoodchorus.org/ (Longwood Chorus) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect (Dunning-Kruger Effect)

This week we catch up with Bay Area native, early music scholar, and soprano http://www.michele-kennedy.com (Michele Kennedy) on everything from her early days singing with the San Francisco Girls Chorus to her triumphant return to the Davies Symphony Hall stage as a soloist.   We manage to avoid embarrassing stories from her collegiate a cappella days at Yale (where she sang with Giacomo) but we do manage to veer the conversation into her fascinating performances of composers like Florence Price, and premiers of new string arrangements of Harry T. Burleigh’s spirituals with the Gold Coast Chamber Ensemble.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e02#transcript (Episode transcript) Music Excerpts “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJWjv_9k0sI (Rejoice, Greatly)” from Handel’s Messiah, performed by the http://www.dessoff.org/ (Dessoff Choirs) under the direction of http://malcolmjmerriweather.com/biography/ (Malcolm J. Merriweather) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9cZv9A8h50 (O virtus sapientiae)” by Hildegard of Bingen, performed by the https://www.sfgirlschorus.org (San Francisco Girls Chorus) under the direction of https://www.sfgirlschorus.org/valerie-sainte-agathe (Valérie Sainte-Agathe) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLbfL9DtNNs (Rejouyssons nous)” by Cypriano de Rore, performed by https://trioeos.com/ (Trio Eos) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMChQwQ8vYU&t=32s (Cor Mio)” by Salamone Rossi, performed by https://www.kaleidoscopevocalensemble.com/ (Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmbXY48om0s (Sunset)" by Florence Price, pianist https://www.masterworks.org/dr-bryan-baker-bio (Bryan Baker);  hosted by http://www.sfchoral.org/site/ (San Francisco Choral Society) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJEHW86qSYg (Manhã de Carnaval)” by Luiz Bonfá, arr. http://www.debranagy.com/ (Debra Nagy), performed by Debra Nagy, oboe; https://lesvoixhumaines.org/en/melisande-corriveau-en/ (Mélisande Corriveau), viola da gamba; https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Milnes-Eric.htm (Eric Milnes), harpsichord “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9StYzqaKME (My Lord, What a Morning)” trad., arr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Burleigh (H.T. Burleigh); strings arranged by https://music.sfsu.edu/people/faculty/zakarias-grafilo (Z. Grafilo), performed by the https://www.gccpmusic.com/ (Gold Coast Chamber Ensemble) Episode references https://www.michele-kennedy.com/ (Michele Kennedy, Soprano) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcyZN0Kbgo2bRL5EjXQdGQ (Michele Kennedy - YouTube) http://trioeos.com/press/ (Trio Eos) https://www.loreleiensemble.com/ (Lorelei Ensemble) https://www.kaleidoscopevocalensemble.com/ (Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble) https://www.sfgirlschorus.org/ (San Francisco Girls Chorus) http://www.sfchoral.org/site/ (San Francisco Choral Society) https://www.gccpmusic.com/ (Gold Coast Chamber Ensemble) https://www.sfgirlschorus.org/blog/2020/11/6/postcard-from-sfgc-alum-michele-kennedy (SF Girls Chorus postcard) https://www.amazon.com/Spirituals-Harry-T-Burleigh-Voice/dp/0739045261 (The Spirituals of Harry T. Burleigh) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week’s episode is a conversation with composer http://www.pamelaz.com (Pamela Z) about her new premiere with http://www.voltisf.org (Volti SF), titled Ink.  The composition unfolds in five sonically distinct movements that variously use standard notation, graphic elements, instructions, and rote transmission of sung and spoken vocal material.  We also catch up with Volti’s Artistic Director, http://voltisf.org/meet/staff/ (Bob Geary), to get his thoughts on the piece and its premiere. http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s03e01#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDewK_Evgyc (Ink)”, by http://www.pamelaz.com (Pamela Z) performed by http://www.voltisf.org (Volti) Episode references http://www.pamelaz.com (Pamela Z) http://www.voltisf.org (Volti SF) https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/store (In Unison Store) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week’s episode is a tribute to a personal hero, gone too soon: Grace Hoger Kerr. Grace was Giacomo’s high school choir teacher who passed away in 2018 at the young age of 54, and to whom he attributes his lifelong love of choral music. We chat with two of Grace’s former students, Barbara Maurer Raniere and Danielle Esposito, about what Grace meant to all of us, and the power of choral singing to form life-long communities. This week is dedicated not just to Grace, but to all the music teachers out there who make a difference every day. If you had a formative teacher who inspired you, or if you’re that music educator yourself, this one’s for you!  Be sure to check out this https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e12 (episode’s page) on our website for additional stories, photos, and remembrances of Grace.    http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e12#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts https://www.jwpepper.com/One-Small-Voice/3209160.item#.YIvW731KiL4 (One Small Voice) by Kenny Loggins, arr. Jeff Moss https://open.spotify.com/track/6q4ZzVvCJTHO6ZjoQBCTPM?si=c53cd0cf44984c85 (He’ll Carry You) by Hillary Weeks Amazing Grace, trad., text by John Newton, arr. Grace Kerr Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week, we’re chatting with artists and composers https://abbydobsonsings.com/ (Abby Dobson) and http://www.thisisauthentic.com (Brooke Williams), both members of the https://www.resistancerevivalchorus.com/ (Resistance Revival Chorus), about their work with the group and how choirs can affect social change.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e11#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts “https://open.spotify.com/track/4CJFOJoOVLWeWqwnoCd8wk?si=cf52e8e2fafe4682 (This Joy)” by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Caesar (Shirley Caesar) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12JkMWmyZRM (Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Freedom))” by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woke_Up_This_Morning_(With_My_Mind_Stayed_On_Freedom) (Rev. Robert Wesby) “https://open.spotify.com/track/0FhSmuWjb1XU4apUW7qRDt?si=f476754d38a54cb4 (All You Fascists Bound To Lose)” by Woody Guthrie, Rhiannon Giddens, solo “https://open.spotify.com/track/7w1NrbldibEqImQxu6zu5g?si=ba4a6c7850a549eb (Say Her Name)” by Abby Dobson “https://open.spotify.com/track/0tuqzSqwAnuBLTSOe8w0L1?si=730fc47cbb7b4552 (Joy in Resistance)” by Abena Koomson-Davis Episode references https://www.resistancerevivalchorus.com/ (Resistance Revival Chorus) https://medium.com/@resistancerevivalchorus/resistance-revival-chorus-tool-kit-260ed7438977#id_token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6Ijc3NDU3MzIxOGM2ZjZhMmZlNTBlMjlhY2JjNjg2NDMyODYzZmM5YzMiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QifQ.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.cHeBiD8lwyNOLX0yxsYRFFEZPy58-nyjPe5nfhhc5B59U3kcMLyw7mIWJNgDPKfhQ2Bex4kNtEIVKnGOmCxEW2caYho-Khx4uDogAcLs7ygAApK1gwggcIAMgIUeYCHuoeRwos6PArkVMj3dFXG_cjm33fZ8iOU7KlYBoTcRGo4OrK16tnUbOGmasMa8jmFsa38-87xl7qNdt8dP0Z215Bp2cKZaZ_3SoEg6gJ3IZzileFLFOOH1RI24x6ImqOvGlgy2kq2YNK79rtymKG7r8yFyJuaP7xWRUoX8LExO4khpORPigZq7A30j6apoy2td8nEpmIr-zyu3PUvTk2tEEA (Resistance Revival Chorus Tool Kit) http://www.abbydobsonsings.com (Abby Dobson, composer) http://thisisauthentic.com/ (This is authentic) https://www.righteousbabe.com/collections/resistance-revival-chorus/products/resistance-revival-chorus-this-joy (This Joy - on Righteous Babe Records) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnysuss/ (Ginny Suss ) https://www.apbspeakers.com/speaker/sarah-sophie-flicker/#:~:text=Sarah%20Sophie%20Flicker%20is%20an,At%2DLarge%20for%20Violet%20Book. (Sarah Sophie Flicker) https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/kimberle-w-crenshaw (Kimberle W. Crenshaw) https://www.aapf.org/ (African American Policy Forum) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12JkMWmyZRM (Woke Up this Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Freedom) - Live) at https://pioneerworks.org/ (Pioneer Works) https://www.instagram.com/joytothepolls/?hl=en (Joy to the Polls) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnBXyMje318&feature=emb_logo (I Hope - Meah Pace - RRC Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWUa7aAIfLE&feature=emb_logo (All You Fascists Bound to Lose - RRC Video) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week, we chat with https://astridvang.dk/ (Astrid Vang-Pederson), the founder and artistic director of Danish vocal performance ensemble, https://www.dopplers.dk/ (Dopplers), about everything ranging from the world of a cappella singing to Astrid’s specialty: concert design.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e10#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts https://open.spotify.com/track/6kQkXkfwmYVQcX0KVSCDt7?si=RVPXRNHQRl2OkbY-tScOvw (Mín Móðir) by https://www.eivor.com/ (Eivør Pálsdóttir), performed by http://www.dopplers.dk/ (Dopplers) https://open.spotify.com/track/2bzW2KIJRBIT34IqXXXpI8?si=7glPHncJQcODKf514LntPA (Take Me Coco), written and performed by http://www.dopplers.dk/ (Dopplers) https://open.spotify.com/track/5UHPdWkO9l4hXDVpGiTLXf?si=-elEPSj_Sn2HacMAKUn9aQ (Colors of Peace), written and performed by http://www.dopplers.dk/ (Dopplers) https://open.spotify.com/track/16MHMo9GiF6CDOjoqy1TqP?si=Fsgzxjy1TDOBnvBnA3fEyg (Ubuntusong), by https://astridvang.dk/ (Astrid Vang-Pederson), performed by https://astridvang.dk/ (Astrid Vang-Pederson), http://www.dopplers.dk/ (Dopplers), & http://www.ubuntusong.com/ (Ubuntusong World Choir) Excerpts from the upcoming album http://www.dopplers.dk/nord/ (Nord) by http://www.dopplers.dk/ (Dopplers) Episode references http://astridvang.dk (Astrid Vang-Pederson) http://www.dopplers.dk (Dopplers) http://www.dopplers.dk/nord/ (Help fund Nord!) https://therealgroup.se/ (The Real Group of Sweden ) http://www.ubuntusong.com/ (Ubuntusong Project) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyi-toyi (Toyi-toyi) https://aavf.dk/ (Aarhus Vocal Festival) https://youtu.be/alvrg_e-obc (Den Tiende Muse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBtcaecNTME&list=PLW_TDksTt4ZOzZysm98CAJpQFlVZB389N (Astrid Vang-Pederson on Concert Design) (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NQ4l3zTWnA (Nykurin - Elements of the North (YouTube)) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

On this week’s episode of In Unison, we focus our discussion on a specific composition and its premiere performance:  the remarkable “Mass Observation” by composer https://www.tarikoregan.com/ (Tarik O’Regan), premiered in 2017 by the https://smtd.umich.edu/chamber-choir-and-percussion-ensemble-perform-world-premiere-of-mass-observation/ (University of Michigan Chamber Choir and Percussion Ensemble), under the direction of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Blackstone (Jerry Blackstone). http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e09#transcript (Episode transcript) Music Excerpts https://open.spotify.com/track/4hFqtaxM6eDJvTUk4TQIGB?si=_sL3CAM8SICL7tixUnRkxQ (Mass Observation), by Tarik O’Regan, performed by the University of Michigan Chamber Choir and Percussion Ensemble under the direction of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Blackstone (Jerry Blackstone.) Episode references https://www.tarikoregan.com/ (Tarik O’Regan) “https://www.michigandaily.com/uncategorized/04darius-milhaud-preview03/ (Oresteian Trilogy),” by Darius Milhaud   http://www.massobs.org.uk/about/mass-observation-project (British Mass Observation Program) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/kathleen-raine (Poet Kathleen Raine), “http://www.emmanuelmusic.org/notes_translations/translations_motets/t_o'regan_threshold.htm (Threshold of Night)” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panopticon (Panopticon) “https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/work/35453/The-Ecstasies-Above--Tarik-O'Regan/ (Ecstasies Above),” by http://www.tarikoregan.com (Tarik O’Regan) https://www.blackstonedoc.com/ (We Are the Music Makers) https://www.yaleclubdc.org/upcoming-events (Yale Club of D.C. Events) https://philharmonia.org/about/richard-egarr/ (Philharmonia Baroque & Richard Egarr) https://choralsinging.org/ (Choral Singing in America) (documentary) https://www.facebook.com/theslapbook/about/ (Slapslap) https://www.instagram.com/tanner_tanyeri/?hl=en (Tanner Tanyeri) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week we chat with http://www.vincepeterson.com/ (Vince Peterson), the director of https://www.choralchameleon.com/summer-institute-for-composers--conductors.html (Choral Chameleon) and the https://www.empirecitymenschorus.org/ (Empire City Men’s Chorus), as well as the founder and brilliant mind behind the newly minted https://www.greenhousemusic.us/ (Greenhouse Music School). Vince is also the recipient of the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKprCMOltIw (Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal) from Chorus America -- and in this episode, you’ll hear why.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e08#transcript (Episode transcript) “https://soundcloud.com/choralchameleon/annunciation (Annunciation),” by https://jeremyhowardbeck.com/ (Jeremy Howard Beck), performed by Choral Chameleon Chorus “https://open.spotify.com/track/2STwHQF5hr6JSfdtgheuAG?si=NxL3SuWwR_2zd_iIr0ovAw (Goshu Ondo Suite: Part 3),” by http://eriyamamoto.com/ (Eri Yamamoto), performed byhttp://eriyamamoto.com/ ( Eri Yamamoto Trio) & Choral Chameleon "What are we becoming?" by http://www.daletrumbore.com/music (Dale Trumbore ) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMyFBSMFiao (Qing Yi 青衣')” by https://www.yangfanxu.com/ (Yangfan Xu), performed by Choral Chameleon Ensemble, http://themoderntrumpet.com/nathan-plante/ (Nathan Plante), trumpet “https://www.patreon.com/choralchameleon (Fragile)” by https://www.sting.com/splash (Sting), arranged by Vince Peterson, performed by Choral Chameleon Episode references http://www.choralchameleon.org/ (Choral Chameleon) https://www.choralchameleon.com/summer-institute-for-composers--conductors.html (Choral Chameleon Summer Institute) https://www.choralchameleon.com/composer-in-residence-program.html (Choral Chameleon Composer in Residence Program) https://www.patreon.com/choralchameleon (Choral Chameleon on Patreon) https://www.greenhousemusic.us/ (Greenhouse Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxw90usT-9I&t=92s (Taste and Woven Programs) https://www.empirecitymenschorus.org/ (Empire City Men’s Chorus) https://www.greenhousemusic.us/ (Greenhouse School) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week we chat with three of the authors of the https://www.blackvoicesmatterpledge.org/ (Black Voices Matter Pledge): composers https://zanaidarobles.com/ (Drs. Zanaida S. Robles) and https://www.melissadunphy.com/about.php (Melissa Dunphy), as well as https://www.chorusamerica.org/node/9048 (Christie McKinney), Director of Programs at Chorus America.  We discuss the details of the pledge, the politics of composing, and breaking the cycle of apathy in combating social change in our choral communities.    Also, stick around after the conversation to hear more new music from LA-based choir Tonality and compositions from Drs. Robles & Dunphy.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e07#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts “https://open.spotify.com/track/1hK3zlbRPzr4pmHiPWsUDh?si=90f5cbbab12c4b0b (Sing About It),” by https://moirasmiley.com/ (Moira Smiley), performed by http://ourtonality.org (Tonality) “https://open.spotify.com/track/2xGnkSVz3ud6mCe8O7q9rm?si=b3d912baebff48e0 (Poor Wayfaring Stranger),” traditional, arr. by https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Alexander L Blake), performed by http://ourtonality.org (Tonality) “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7BuLIt5K9w (I Don’t Recall)” from http://gonzalescantata.com/ (The Gonzales Cantata), by https://www.melissadunphy.com/ (Dr. Melissa S. Dunphy); https://valottastudios.com/staff/julie-kremm (Julie Kremm), soprano  “https://open.spotify.com/track/6KCemNJZCvIKPFGWBru13R?si=LxLIISp9T76SlXPThciuZQ (Seven Last Words of the Unarmed”;  “V. Oscar Grant),” by https://www.laopera.org/about-us/artists-2/creative-team/joel-thompson/#:~:text=Emmy%20Award%2Dwinning%20composer%2C%20Joel,LA%20Opera%20in%20early%202021. (Joel Thompson), performed by https://ourtonality.org/ (Tonality) “https://open.spotify.com/track/3z8jzkGtxJKg97EnINJue9?si=3P3i0NmwQ12FSVCK25c7mA (Can You See),” by http://zanaidarobles.com/ (Dr. Zanaida S. Robles), performed by http://ourtonality.org (Tonality)  Episode references https://www.blackvoicesmatterpledge.org/ (Black Voices Matter Pledge), authored by: https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Alexander L Blake) of https://ourtonality.org/ (Tonality) https://www.melissadunphy.com/ (Dr. Melissa Dunphy), composer https://zanaidarobles.com/ (Dr. Zanaida Robles), composer,  https://www.hw.com/arts/Performing-Arts (Harvard-Westlake School)/https://www.neighborhooduu.org/ (Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church) https://www.chorusamerica.org/node/9048 (Christie McKinney), https://www.chorusamerica.org/ (Chorus America) https://www.emilieamrein.com/ (Emilie Amrein), https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/performing-arts-entrepreneurship/faculty-and-staff/biography.php?profile_id=723 (University of San Diego) https://www.reginaldmobley.com/ (Reginald Mobley), countertenor; https://handelandhaydn.org/ (Handel and Haydn Society) https://www.chorusamerica.org/conf2018/jen-rogers (Jen Rogers) https://www.laopera.org/about-us/artists-2/creative-team/joel-thompson/#:~:text=Emmy%20Award%2Dwinning%20composer%2C%20Joel,LA%20Opera%20in%20early%202021. (Joel Thompson), composer https://www.tesfawon.com/ (Tesfa Wondemagegnehu), https://www.stolaf.edu/profile/tesfa (St. Olaf College) http://chorusamerica.org/conf2020/program (Chorus America Annual Conference) http://ahmedanzaldua.com/ (Ahmed Anzaldua) of https://bordercrossingmn.org/ (Border Crossing) https://alexanderlblake.com/ (Alexander L Blake) of https://ourtonality.org/ (Tonality) http://www.vincepeterson.com/ (Vince Peterson) of https://www.choralchameleon.com/ (Choral Chameleon) & https://www.empirecitymenschorus.org/ (Empire City Men’s Chorus) https://www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/portraits/grace-lee-boggs (Grace Lee Boggs) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today, we chat with http://jeffreygavett.com/bio.html (Jeff Gavett) of http://ekmeles.com (Ekmeles) about microtuning and the mathematics of tuning, audio tech, adventurous programming, and their first live performance in over a year.  http://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02306#transcript (Episode transcript) Music excerpts  http://ekmeles.com/stream.html (Performed by Ekmeles, live, February 27, 2021) (http://ekmeles.com/ekmeles20210227program.pdf (program notes) | http://ekmeles.com/support.html (donate)) “Advice to a Migraineure,”(2020) by http://www.jeffmyersmusic.com/ (Jeff Myers) (1977)   “i n s t i t u,” (2021) by http://rebeccabruton.com/ (Rebecca Bruton) (1989) “Four Voices,” (2014),  by https://nomiepstein.com/ (Nomi Epstein) (1978)  “fly blue between light” (2015), by https://walkingmango.wordpress.com/ (Carolyn Chen) (1983) “Nuits, adieu” (1991), by https://saariaho.org/ (Kaija Saariaho) (1952) Episode references  https://ekmeles.com/ (Ekmeles) http://ekmeles.com/wp/performances/ (Ekmeles - performance calendar) https://www.facebook.com/phantomistofficial/' (Phantomist) http://ekmeles.com/wp/2011/06/the-mathematics-of-tuning/ (The mathematics of tuning) https://music.columbia.edu/bios/george-e-lewis (George Lewis, composer & trombonist) https://www.courtneybryan.com/ (Courtney Bryan) https://newmusicequityaction.org/ (New Music Equity Action)  http://aaroncassidy.com/product/i-purples/ ("I purples, spat blood, laugh of beautiful lips," by Aaron Cassidy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stDb_me5B5o&t=0s ("Linguaglossa," by Nick Virzi) https://www.derekcoopercomposer.com/whispers ("Whispers," by Derek Cooper) http://www.evanjohnson.info/ (Evan Johnson Music) https://www.loadbang.com/ (loadbang) https://www.switchensemble.com/ (Switch Ensemble) https://open.spotify.com/album/6YUCc2RiXcEKS9ibuZxjt0?si=FsRQb8QsQza1gH1ewtO4Lg (Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of life) Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

This week we catch up with prolific opera, theater, orchestral, and choral composer (and dear friend of IOCSF), https://jakeheggie.com/ (Jake Heggie), about his influences, his latest works, and his excitement about the coming of spring! https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e05#transcript (Episode Transcript) Music Excerpts https://open.spotify.com/track/5utYYyUPnf3ayrh9JeM7Y2?si=3-ADdLbQSvaRUeHNI9nyzQ (People), by Barbra Streisand, from the album People.  https://open.spotify.com/track/6kWzCCAghrDeVFZSKgYVGL?si=T5opT1QeTmKSCtLBNmcRTQ (Mass in B Minor, MWV 232: Kyrie: Kyrie eleison (Chorus)) performed by http://bachcollegiumjapan.org/en/ (Bach Collegium Japan) https://open.spotify.com/track/7wcpQmIpLCgdknBIXAGucN?si=b4vGOsdOSzyu_YCEoFvb4g (The Radio Hour: Part I: A Really Bad Day), by Jake Heggie, libretto by Gene Scheer, performed by https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/256/john-alexander-singers#:~:text=Artistic%20Director%20of%20Pacific%20Chorale,and%20the%20L.A.%20Chamber%20Orchestra. (John Alexander Singers) and members of https://www.pacificsymphony.org/ (Pacific Symphony) https://open.spotify.com/track/5eZyI6EvzriyOijWYBDqfP?si=7KdKIWrkSFuAmTCF1cVD5w (Peter Grimes, Op.33 / Act 3: Who Holds Himself Apart), by Benjamin Britten; performed by https://www.roh.org.uk/ (Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden) https://open.spotify.com/track/4ToeiBeRhthrfJLA8SwsAN?si=-eoN4XqIQhqqb6j5dCg8ig (It's A Wonderful Life: George and Mary’s Wedding Day), by Jake Heggie, libretto by Gene Scheer; performed by https://www.houstongrandopera.org/ (Houston Grand Opera) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHHSt25GAtg (Stop this day and night with me), by Jake Heggie, performed by the https://www.memphis.edu/music/ensembles/choirs.php (University of Memphis Chamber Choir) https://open.spotify.com/track/0lDBaZJgCIbTbH0msLzKPm?si=rw58nJiZTbO-4fzgyLoXHA (Songs for Murdered Sisters: No. 7, Rage), by Jake Heggie, text by Margaret Atwood, sung by Joshua Hopkins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9CmZ531N1s (Moby-Dick;) by Jake Heggie, libretto by Gene Scheer, a medley preview performed by members of the https://sfopera.com/ (San Francisco Opera) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aQAeI8XC6g (Say Her Name), by http://www.abbydobson.com/ (Abby Dobson), sung by Abby Dobson and the https://www.resistancerevivalchorus.com/ (Resistance Revival Chorus) https://open.spotify.com/track/04BFcLvn37abohWnNcT0Tj?si=nzR7vm6bQJCKT39naiK0Zg (Faith Disquiet III: If You Were Coming in the Fall), by Jake Heggie, performed by http://iocsf.org (IOCSF) https://open.spotify.com/track/1zyhUOh2S5IL1BuXQ0QZUY?si=4Nj-K9jySxGa5Ex_u22IMA (Illumina faciem tuam), by Carlos Gesualdo, performed by https://oxfordcamerata.com/ (Oxford Camerata), and recorded in the Chapel of the Hertford College, Oxford Music excerpt underlay: https://open.spotify.com/track/4jOlYUMMsCacMm3xcrYRLl?si=v7cn8Sb0SyWqTUiPip5zZw (The Four Seasons: Spring) by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by https://www.laserenissima.co.uk/ (La Serenissima) https://open.spotify.com/track/5mXY4iANljeb3t3ktwdCJn?si=Sk5-Y8o5Sy2rHNN2NC-KsQ (Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope: No 1: Ashes) by Jake Heggie, performed by Daniel Hope, violin; and Dawn Harms, soprano Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today we chat with celebrated American composer http://www.nicomuhly.com (Nico Muhly) about everything from Star Wars to drones (no, not that kind), the gamelan, and tons of other fun stuff. Buckle up, kids, it’s going to be a fun ride!  https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e04#transcript (Episode Transcript) Music Excerpts https://open.spotify.com/track/11CIr0sl7fE2uQ151KoNuD?si=0PnAp1hwS4St1hGFncqjig (Gambangan), trad.,  from Peter Pears: Balinese Ceremonial Music by Thomas Bartlett, Nico Muhly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3PacNDMneE (Pemoengkah), trad.,  from Balinese Ceremonial Music for Two Pianos performed by Colin McPhee, Benjamin Britten https://open.spotify.com/track/4bUUACPI6aT1lsx00E1Ems?si=aaZpa77tRWqeSqOeBVyXEg (Gambang Suling), trad., performed by Gong Kebyar of Peliatan https://open.spotify.com/track/6i2jG6f2VGb5QI0vBcprls?si=MKhUUHvJTMyXH10AeS2pUw (Act 2: Interlude: “Ah, No!”), from Death in Venice, Op.88, by Benjamin Britten performed by English Chamber Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvkW3PP62fM (Tetabeuhan Sungut), by Slamet A. Sjukur, performed by IOCSF (https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e04/#score (score sample)) https://music.apple.com/us/album/lord-heare-my-prayer-instantly-live/1250551821?i=1250552246 (Lord, Heare My Prayer Instantly), by Nico Muhly, performed by IOCSF https://www.catapultopera.org/the-glitch (The Glitch), by Nico Muhly and Greg Pierce, performed by Krysty Swann, soprano;  Lester Lynch, baritone; and Adam Tendler, piano https://open.spotify.com/track/1bElF30JQY2SNb18EpFfFX?si=6OMB69S0QYePFkZbNNP7fQ (Mothertongue): I. Archive, by Nico Muhly https://open.spotify.com/track/5n7LL6AiqF2wPswKKROptA?si=8HIWvRoFQguFInd8ZeUU0A (Look for Me), by Nico Muhly, performed by Calefax Reed Quintet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5JEQ8nqG0 (Throughline), by Nico Muhly, performed by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra https://open.spotify.com/track/2eOey0ShKaOte31o9xBwTW?si=5zus13XPRdm34IC5-usTaw (New York Counterpoint: III. Fast), by Steve Reich, performed by Roeland Hendrikx https://open.spotify.com/track/4kV0ukRQ8l8Xn3sqefw2wy?si=JHEoIiluT5enZxm2FuXw0Q (Viola Concerto, Pt.1), by Nico Muhly, performed by Nadia Sirota https://open.spotify.com/track/1WtRY74hkSsuydtvyw6xop?si=23Slx2CFTNCGTxEaAaLSKQ (Drones in Large Cycles), by Nico Muhly https://open.spotify.com/track/5R7j2GU1prSKmZzM8Ne5Ee?si=9mO1-HsKTdudr0QxPrElkQ (Drones & Violin: Part I Material in Eb), by Nico Muhly, performed by Pekka Kuusisto Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)

Today we chat with composer and long-time friend of IOC https://marivalverde.com/ (Mari Esabel Valverde) about her recent and upcoming choral works, the importance of quality translations, how her work is inspired by everything from nature to social change, and the importance of representation in choral music, especially for intersectional musicians and composers.    https://www.inunisonpodcast.com/episodes/s02e03#transcript (Episode Transcript) Music Excerpts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klFqd8jiqPA (Patterns on the Snow), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by the https://wp.stolaf.edu/choir/ (St. Olaf Choir) https://open.spotify.com/track/7awqTEYBW5UWtJ1PV2sBDF?si=qsO7R1IQTJmG3EpR-DqoEg (Cloths of Heaven), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by the https://dallaschamberchoir.org/ (Dallas Chamber Choir) https://soundcloud.com/mevalverde/i-flow-i-am (I Flow...I Am), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by https://southsalemchoir.com/ (South Salem High School Symphonic Choir) https://open.spotify.com/track/12V3PgZtC5elhJwCr4pr1I?si=AdyhnyrcQ7uuau2iy3rW_g (L’heure Exquise), by Reynaldo Hahn, performed by https://www.benblisstenor.com/ (Ben Bliss) https://open.spotify.com/track/1x7GeRbtXwiH33sbHs1Ohs?si=LPf-Ia6-TNCJsfTJEx8QbQ (Obssesão), by https://www.playityet.com/artists/klb/about (KLB) https://open.spotify.com/track/1yeboqCmjb4M0PAF7oBLJn?si=H_1CBvwmS-GREJKaY7Y27Q (Oracle of Spring), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by http://www.iocsf.org (IOCSF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DXiKSS4HKI (When Thunder Comes), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by https://wp.stolaf.edu/choir/ (St. Olaf Choir) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMfs77hqgJM (Our Phoenix), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by http://www.onevoicemn.org/ (One Voice Mixed Chorus) https://soundcloud.com/mevalverde/border-lines (Border Lines), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by https://www.adams.edu/academics/undergraduate/music/ensembles/ (Adams State University Chamber Choir) https://soundcloud.com/mevalverde/united-in-song-an-anthem-for-our-time (United in Song), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by https://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory/areas_of_study/choir/viking_chorale (Lawrence University Viking Chorale) https://soundcloud.com/mevalverde/wondrous-glow (Wondrous Glow), by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by https://ensemblecompanio.org/ (Ensemble Companio) References http://www.amirrabiyah.com/ (Amir Rabiyah), poet https://www.ladydanefe.com/ (Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi), performance artist https://missross.com/ (Angelica Ross), actor https://www.chorusamerica.org/content/edit-person-profile-anton-armstrong (Anton Armstrong), professor of music, St. Olaf College Theme Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-puffy/1457011536?i=1457011549 (Mr. Puffy) by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by http://www.dynamicjazz.dk/ (Dynamic)