Podcasts about collegiate chorale

“When people talk about what skills kids are lacking in America these days, two of the skills that come up a lot are the ability to listen to each other and have some empathy for each other. Some people would say it's not just kids that are lacking those skills; it might be what is really missing from our society. I think choir is the best subject to teach those skills.”Hailed by The Oregonian for providing “the finest choral concerts in Portland in recent memory,” Ethan Sperry is the Director of Choral Activities at Portland State University, where he conducts the world-renowned Chamber Choir and leads undergraduate and graduate programs in conducting. He is also the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Oregon Repertory Singers, one of America's most distinguished adult choruses. Choirs under his direction have performed at over a dozen ACDA and NAfME Conferences, won over thirty awards and medals at international choir competitions on four continents, and sung at The Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center, and the United Nations. Under his direction in 2013 The Portland State Chamber Choir became the first American Choir ever to win the Grand Prix at the Seghizzi International Choral Contest in Italy, and in 2017 they became the first American choir to win the Grand Prix at the Bali International Choral Festival, the largest choral gathering in Asia. Sperry has recorded albums for the Naxos and Gothic labels. A prolific arranger of World Music for choirs, Dr. Sperry is the editor of the Global Rhythms series for Earthsongs Music, one of the best-selling choral series in the world, and is also published by Hal Leonard. Sperry is also a frequent collaborator with film composer AR Rahman and has appeared as a guest conductor for him numerous times including at Bollywood Night at the Hollywood Bowl and the 2008 Filmfare Awards, the Indian equivalent of the Oscars. He also serves as a consultant for the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, the first classical music school in India, which opened in 2009.He has earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Harvard College and Masters and Doctoral degrees in Choral Conducting from the University of Southern California. Prior to moving to Oregon, Sperry served for 10 years on the faculty of Miami University in Ohio where he conducted the Men's Glee Club, Collegiate Chorale, and Global Rhythms Ensemble. He has also served as Artistic Administrator of the Arad Philharmonic Chorus in Romania and Conductor of the Coeur Regional de Guadeloupe, the only Symphonic Chorus in the French West Indies.To get in touch with Ethan, you can email him at ethansperry@gmail.com. You can find the Portland State University Chamber Choir on Facebook (@psuchamberchoir), Instagram (@psuchamberchoir), or Tiktok (@psuchamberchoir), and you can find the Oregon Repertory Singers on Facebook (@OregonRepertorySingers) or Instagram (@orsingers). Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

Crystal grew up in Detroit, MI singing choral, traditional Jewish, Tin Pan Alley, musical theatre and liturgical music in her synagogue under the apprenticeship of well known Cantor, Harold Orbach; at which time she also started performing around Metro Detroit. She then began studying classical voice at Interlochen Fine Arts Camp where she first considered a career as a classical artist and Cantorial Soloist. She has a degree in classical voice from Oakland University in Detroit and has since performed with The Collegiate Chorale in NYC, Nashville Opera, & as a Cantorial soloist from San Francisco to NYC, as well as London, Israel & South Africa, and has directed and performed on national and international tours. She most recently led worship for the Jews for Jesus 50th anniversary convocation on Cyprus & is the advocate for multiple musicians in Israel on behalf of the Nashville based ministry, Artists in Christian Testimony. She is currently recording an album of virtuosic Cantorial music in Nashville.

Life's first experiences are always full of possibility. In this episode we hear from two first year Minnesota band directors, their joys and challenges as they begin their careers. Brenna Sherman is a first year band director at Princeton Middle School in Princeton Minnesota. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah IA. While at Luther College she participated in the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Collegiate Chorale, Competitive Ballroom and Swing team, and the Future Music Educators Association. In her final year she was fortunate to complete her student teaching at the Seoul Foreign School in Seoul, South Korea. She has received the Earl C. Benson Concerto Competition Scholarship, Minnesota All-State Music Scholarship, “Become” Award, Weston Noble Instrumental Music Excellence Scholarship, Forde-Preus Music Scholarship, John H. Monson International Education Scholarship, and the Presser Foundation Scholarship. She has enjoyed her first year of teaching immensely and cannot wait to see what wonderful moments of teaching are in store. Noah Grothe is a first year instrumental music educator at Levi P. Dodge Middle School in Farmington, MN. He graduated with a degree in Music Education from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, and taught both band and math as a long-term substitute before accepting his current position in Farmington. Noah has performed on the bass trombone with multiple ensembles in the Northfield area, and is otherwise musically active in his local church setting. Noah currently resides in Northfield, MN with his wife Morgan and 10 month old daughter Atarah. Show Timings (00:00) Introduction, shout outs and call for feedback (05:10) Introduce guests, Noah Grothe and Brenna Sherman (07:15) What do you love most about teaching and when did you decide to teach? (10:32) The biggest challenge in the first year (18:10) Joy of teaching (23:48) Other resources that help you get through the first year: people, books, etc. (29:22) Closing thoughts And that wraps up this episode. If you enjoyed this episode or any other episode, please consider leaving a review on any of the platforms that you listen to the show on: Apple Podcast, Anchor, Breaker, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, and Pocket Casts. Your reviews, with or without written feedback, help get the word out about the show. Thank you again for listening. Other Resources Show Hosts Jerry Luckhardt https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/luckh001 Bradley Mariska https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-mariska-63ba2855 FB Website (Band in Minnesota) https://www.facebook.com/Band-in-Minnesota

Juilliard-trained James Wetzel is one of the most respected Catholic church musicians in New York City. In this episode, we ask James about his work as the director of music and organist at the Dominican parish of Saint Vincent Ferrer and Saint Catherine of Siena. His professional Schola Cantorum is renowned for keeping very much alive the “Church’s treasure of sacred music” for the worship of God in the sacred liturgy. James also shares his perspective and advice on how priests and music directors can take steps to build up the sacred music programs at parishes.   James’ Biography James D. Wetzel is the Director of Music and Organist of the Parish of Saint Vincent Ferrer and Saint Catherine of Siena on Manhattan’s Upper East Side where he directs the professional Schola Cantorum in over 70 services annually. James served from 2010-2015 as the Organist and Choirmaster of midtown’s Church of Saint Agnes and from 2011-2016 was an adjunct lecturer in Hunter College’s music department. Since 2010, he has also been the Assistant Conductor for the Greenwich Choral Society in Connecticut. Additionally, he holds a post as Assisting Organist at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine where he formerly served as Organ Scholar under Bruce Neswick. Mr. Wetzel is active as an organist and continuo player, having performed at the Berkshire Choral Festival and with the Collegiate Chorale, the Orchestra of Saint Luke’s, the American Symphony Orchestra, the American Classical Orchestra, the National Chorale, and the Paul Winter Consort. He is the sub-dean and chairman of the programming committee of the New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, a board member of the Catholic Artists Society, and a member of the New York Purgatorial Society and the Society for Catholic Liturgy. Born in Pittsburgh, James earned a bachelor’s degree in organ performance from The Juilliard School where he studied with Paul Jacobs and was the first person ever to graduate with a master’s degree and a professional studies certificate in choral conducting from Manhattan School of Music under Kent Tritle. He also studied privately with Donald K. Fellows and Robert Page and spent a year reading Early Christianity and Apologetics at Columbia University. Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena website: http://www.svsc.info

This week we hear from Meredith Stolte '19, Garrett Bond '19, and students from the course Latin American Liberationist Christianity: Ryan Celski '22 and Eugene Sandel Jr. '22. As an added treat, enjoy a piece performed by Collegiate Chorale, a treble choir conducted by Anton Armstrong '78. Let Us Go Now to the Banquet, played by Thomas Pearson '19 and sung by the congregation. Used by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-703883.Blessing by Katie Moran Bart, sung by Collegiate Chorale and accompanied by Garrett Bond '19. Used by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-703883.Our theme music, Earth and All Stars, is used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

Wright State’s Creative Arts Center was transformed into a display of every type of art, from movies and music to acting and dancing for six hours on April 13. The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Throughout the evening, student performances included a dance, Wind Symphony, opera, Collegiate Chorale and an excerpt from “A Little Night Music.” ArtsGala is a way for students who receive ArtsGala scholarships to say thank you to donors as well as display their craft. In the 20 years Wright State has hosted the gala, it has raised over $2.7 million in scholarships for students. Noah Carpenter, a sophomore organ performance major and recipient of an ArtsGala scholarship, said he is very thankful for the support. “I am paying for my college education on my own so being able to have any help and support is absolutely wonderful,” said Carpenter.” In the Stein Galleries, students displayed their photography and paintings. Patrons could also visit the galleries to participate in a silent auction featuring gift baskets in a variety of categories, such as food and drinks or entertainment. The money raised from the auction goes directly toward student scholarships. ArtsGala’s presenting sponsors are Barnes & Noble at Wright State and Morris Furniture Company. Other major sponsors include Chartwells, Dayton Business Journal, Emerson, Heapy Engineering, HORAN, Zoe Dell Nutter, ThinkTV, Prime Time Party Rental and WHIO-TV.

Written by Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986). Conducted by Dr. James Bingham in his final appearance as the director of music for Washington Adventist University at Spencerville Church.

JBN sits down with esteemed colleague Nathan Siler (www.nathansiler.com), a composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. Nathan's project, Portraiture, released their debut LP, "Real as Ritual", last year. In his vast career, he has supported, produced, and toured with renowned indies such as The Lovely Sparrows, Steve Burns and the Struggle, and Brothers NYC. As a classical singer, Mr. Siler has performed at Carnegie Hall with American Symphony Orchestra and the Collegiate Chorale, is a soloist in the acclaimed chamber choir Musica Viva of New York, and he fosters a close relationship with up and coming composers, singing for many premieres of music in the NYC Classical scene. Song Premiere: "Another Dead End" from TO HELL AND BACK, music and lyrics by Joel B. New. Featuring Dan Radzikowski on piano.With Manna Nichols, Sam Simahk, Heather Corrigan, Christine Paterson, Jennifer Anderson, Marita Stryker, Jacob Schneider, Karl Michael Johnson, Patrick Laslie, and Leah Darby. Recorded live on 12/8/13 @ TruVoice Studios NYC (www.truvoicestudiosnyc.com).

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