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In the second episode of The Choral Director's Toolbox, host William Baker dives into "Conducting an Effective Audition." Learn actionable strategies to streamline the audition process, prioritize your ensemble's needs, and ensure a respectful experience for all candidates. This week's listener question addresses a challenging leadership scenario in a community chorus, while the episode concludes with Kenneth Jennings' uplifting “All You Works of the Lord,” performed by The William Baker Festival Singers. Tune in to refine your choral leadership and celebrate the joy of music-making!
What happens when a promising athlete faces a life-changing injury that threatens to silence his dreams? Kenneth Jennings, a remarkable football coach and quadriplegic, opens up about his powerful journey from the southside of Chicago to becoming an inspiring mentor for others with spinal cord injuries. With a vibrant narrative, Kenneth shares the soulful moments that shaped his path, from the support of a coach during his darkest times to an unexpected out-of-body experience that offered peace amidst chaos.Kenneth's story is a testament to the resilience and hope found in the face of adversity. His candid discussion about the emotional and physical challenges of adapting to life after his spinal cord injury reveals profound insights into the human spirit. Through creative therapies like singing to strengthen his diaphragm, and the sheer determination to breathe independently, Kenneth found new purpose. His experiences at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, alongside mentors who had walked similar paths, provided the strength needed to redefine his new normal.Join us as we explore Kenneth's journey to independence, the transformative impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the innovative adaptive technologies that have become vital tools in his life. From the determination required to overcome transportation hurdles to the indispensable role of the mouse stick, Kenneth's narrative not only celebrates personal triumphs but also highlights the enduring power of community and support. His insights remind us that, with passion and perseverance, one can truly live life to the max.
Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 378 - Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice: vv. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 - Acts 18:5-11: When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. - Devotion - The Earth Adorned (Psalm of Summer / Waldemar Åhlén): The earth adorned in verdant robe sends praises upward surging, While soft winds breathe on fragrant flow'rs from winter now emerging. The sunshine bright gives warmth and light to budding blossoms tender, proclaiming summer splendor. From out the wood, the birds now sing and each its song now raises, To join with all the universe in voicing thankful praises. With hope and joy, their songs employ a rapturous exaltation in praise of God's creation. Men du, o Gud, som gör vår jord så skön i sommarns stunder, Giv, att jag aktar främst ditt ord och dina nådesunder. Allt kött är hö och blomstren dö, och tiden allt fördriver; Blott Herrens ord förbliver. O God, amid these joys of life, creation's glory beaming, Grant us the grace to keep your Word and live in love redeeming. All flesh is grass, the flowers fade, and time is fleeting ever; God's Word remains forever. (Translation: Carolyn and Kenneth Jennings) - Prayer - Blessing - Announcement - Postlude Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Kaleb Schmidt (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)
Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 378 - Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice: vv. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 - Acts 18:5-11: When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. - Devotion - The Earth Adorned (Psalm of Summer / Waldemar Åhlén): The earth adorned in verdant robe sends praises upward surging, While soft winds breathe on fragrant flow'rs from winter now emerging. The sunshine bright gives warmth and light to budding blossoms tender, proclaiming summer splendor. From out the wood, the birds now sing and each its song now raises, To join with all the universe in voicing thankful praises. With hope and joy, their songs employ a rapturous exaltation in praise of God's creation. Men du, o Gud, som gör vår jord så skön i sommarns stunder, Giv, att jag aktar främst ditt ord och dina nådesunder. Allt kött är hö och blomstren dö, och tiden allt fördriver; Blott Herrens ord förbliver. O God, amid these joys of life, creation's glory beaming, Grant us the grace to keep your Word and live in love redeeming. All flesh is grass, the flowers fade, and time is fleeting ever; God's Word remains forever. (Translation: Carolyn and Kenneth Jennings) - Prayer - Blessing - Announcement - Postlude Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Kaleb Schmidt (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)
Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 378 - Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice: vv. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 - Acts 18:5-11: When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. - Devotion - The Earth Adorned (Psalm of Summer / Waldemar Åhlén): The earth adorned in verdant robe sends praises upward surging, While soft winds breathe on fragrant flow'rs from winter now emerging. The sunshine bright gives warmth and light to budding blossoms tender, proclaiming summer splendor. From out the wood, the birds now sing and each its song now raises, To join with all the universe in voicing thankful praises. With hope and joy, their songs employ a rapturous exaltation in praise of God's creation. Men du, o Gud, som gör vår jord så skön i sommarns stunder, Giv, att jag aktar främst ditt ord och dina nådesunder. Allt kött är hö och blomstren dö, och tiden allt fördriver; Blott Herrens ord förbliver. O God, amid these joys of life, creation's glory beaming, Grant us the grace to keep your Word and live in love redeeming. All flesh is grass, the flowers fade, and time is fleeting ever; God's Word remains forever. (Translation: Carolyn and Kenneth Jennings) - Prayer - Blessing - Announcement - Postlude Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Kaleb Schmidt (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)
Meet Dr. Tucker Biddlecombe, Director of Choral Activities at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music, where he conducts the Vanderbilt Chorale and Glee Club, and serves as Coordinator of Music Teacher Education. He also serves as Director of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Chorus. As you'll hear in this episode, Dr. Biddlecombe is a veteran teacher and a passionate advocate for music education. Dr. Biddlecombe shares his story into the choral profession and how, along the way, he has learned the art of authentically enveloping big ideas. In this conversation, we explore the craft of finding the macro idea - the big thing that works - and how we can all watch master teachers, innovators, and epic conductors and learn from them in ways that will benefit our individual teaching style, personality, situation, and ultimately, our music communities. Learn more about Dr. Biddlecombe and his choirs: https://blair.vanderbilt.edu/bio/tucker-biddlecombehttps://blair.vanderbilt.edu/ensembles/choirs.php https://www.facebook.com/vuchoral Explore the book referenced in this episode, “Sing Legato” by Kenneth Jennings. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rerZrEf4dHk. Order your copy of Dr. Burch's book, “The Business of Choir”: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-business-of-choir-book-g10713. Join us over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters for monthly meet-ups, monthly bonus episodes, special content and more!Support the companies that make The Music (ed) Matters Podcast possible: —Kaleidoscope Adventures - find your adventure today, kaleidoscopeadventures.com/. Including the June 2023 Festival and PD Weekend in Myrtle Beach with Alex & Emmy and their choirs!— The Kinnison Choral Company - check out their quality resources - or get your tracks made today - at KinnisonChoralCo.com. **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff
Coach Ken Jennings shares his personal story and how his experience drives his commitment to helping others. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: Chicago Tribune Article (2016) | Ken's Disability Lead Profile This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank Chicago and members of the Aspire community.
The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled “Responding to Easter.” The remainder of the recording is a re-broadcast from previous services. The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “If ye love me” by Thomas Tallis, “All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord” by Kenneth Jennings, and "Ave verum corpus" by William Byrd, along with service music and hymns.
I Am the Gate & Shepherd Third in Lenten Series: Who Do You Say That I Am? Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet _____________________ Anthem – The Call - Kenneth Jennings © 2000 Kenneth Jennings. Published & distributed solely by earthsongs. All rights reserved.
Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "On Beginning a Conversation". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "Surge, amica mea" by G.P. da Palestrina and "All You Works of the Lord, Bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings along with service music and hymns.
Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "On Beginning a Conversation". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "Surge, amica mea" by G.P. da Palestrina and "All You Works of the Lord, Bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings along with service music and hymns.
A ‘thought train’ is a process that follows a line of connecting thoughts or reasoning in your customers that takes a person from where they are mentally now to where you want them to be mentally after receiving your marketing messages. Kenneth Jennings joins us to explain this idea. Kenneth’s business sense and entrepreneurial passion began early – he started his first business at 13 years old selling garden seeds door-to-door. This adventure literally planted the seed that led him to start Texas Rekey Locksmith Service from the trunk of his car in 1995. The company was rebranded as Mr. Rekey Locksmith® Services when it expanded outside of Texas 10 years later. During the last 35 years, Kenneth has founded more than 40 businesses and spent time studying the success of other business leaders in thriving industries and applying them to his own business ventures. He also mentors numerous entrepreneurs in his hometown of Austin, Texas. Today’s sponsor is Audible.com, a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.
The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Unfinished Grace". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "Let all mortal flesh keep silence" by Edward C. Bairstow and "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings along with service music and hymns.
The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Unfinished Grace". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "Let all mortal flesh keep silence" by Edward C. Bairstow and "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings along with service music and hymns.
The Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Whose Service is Freedom." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings and "from Die Schopfung (The Creation), No. 32, Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen" by Joseph Haydn along with service music and hymns.
The Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Whose Service is Freedom." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings and "from Die Schopfung (The Creation), No. 32, Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen" by Joseph Haydn along with service music and hymns.
The Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Whose Service is Freedom." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings and "from Die Schopfung (The Creation), No. 32, Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen" by Joseph Haydn along with service music and hymns.
The Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Whose Service is Freedom." The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord" by Kenneth Jennings and "from Die Schopfung (The Creation), No. 32, Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen" by Joseph Haydn along with service music and hymns.