Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
Kirsten Oberoi
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The Art of Collaboration: Part Two
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
02/15/23 • 41 min
Today's episode is the continuation of last week's episode with the inspiring members of October Project, who discuss their "Book of Rounds" and more!
Through the end of our conversation, we discuss Julie's intent for her lyrics in the world, as well as how the three work together in collaboration through music. Check out the remainder of this episode on your way home from ACDA this weekend!
Mini-Sode: Embracing the "Greater" and Igniting the Renaissance
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
11/18/21 • 20 min
"As you rebuild whatever arts program you may be involved with, I encourage you to remember that we are not back to "normal" - we are moving forward to something greater. To fully embrace this "greater," we may need to release a little bit of what has been to make space for what will be. We may need to challenge our traditions and set aside our comforts. However, those who've challenged conventions and forged ahead with unique ideas have started new eras and ignited a renaissance in the past."
In this short mini-sode, I take just a few minutes to chat about this quote from my article in the Chorus Connection Blog; 5 Tips for Rebuilding Your Youth Choir Post-Pandemic. I feel passionately that we need to leave behind how it used to be, and embrace something new and different going forward. When we, as a choral community, decide that "normal" is gone, but "greater" is possible, we will reach new heights as artists and community builders.
How are you embracing the "greater" and igniting the Renaissance? I would love to hear from you, and compile an episode as a resource to those who are ready to leave behind what has been to make space for what will be. Let me know your thoughts on Instagram and Facebook (@choralconnectivitypodcast), through the contact form on the website (choralconnectivity.com) or through my email ([email protected]). I want to hear from you!
SSCC Series: Mindful Musicking & Equitable Space with Liz Schorr
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
10/08/21 • 64 min
This week's episode kicks off the SSCC Series, where I chat with the staff of the South Shore Children's Chorus (Quincy, MA) that I founded in 2016. Here, I speak with Liz Schorr - an expert in engaging in mindfulness in the classroom and creating equitable space using trama-informed approaches and responses with students. Inspired greatly by the Breathe for Change program, Liz is masterful when presenting mindfulness exercises to elementary students, middle school students, and even with the SSCC Staff at our professional development retreat this summer. You'll walk way from this episode with FREE strategies that you can use as soon as tomorrow in your classroom.
Do you use mindfulness in your classroom? How does it improve the relationship between you and your students, or your students with eachother? Head on over to www.choralconnectivity.com and use the contact form to reach out. I'd love to hear from you!
Episode 5: They Don't Care About What You Know Until They Know You Care
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
10/05/21 • 77 min
This week, I speak with choral colleague Dale Duncan, a middle school choral conductor in Atlanta and creator of the S-Cubed sight singing program. We dive into what creates a culture of acceptance in a classroom, as well as swap student stories that prove a people-first approach is inspiring and worthwhile. The episode may seem long, but you won't regret listening all the way through for some heartwarming and inspiring discussion!
Did this episode remind you of a student who benefited from a people-first approach? I would love to hear your story and feature it on the show! Head on over to www.choralconnectivity.com and use the contact form to tell me your story.
Episode 4: Two Choral Terms We Need To Stop Using...YESTERDAY
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
09/24/21 • 28 min
A basic description of our job as choral conductors or music teachers is to get a bunch of humans to make the specific noise at specific times to the best of their ability. There are standardized ways of getting these specific noises to happen, and also common terms that we use to describe the noises. As a conductor and teacher, I pay specific attention to the words I use when giving direction or feedback. More importantly, I am hyper aware about how the words I choose might make the singers feel emotionally or affect them psychologically. There are certain common terms that choral conductors use that I have deleted from my vocabulary and it has only served the group and individual singers well.
Did this episode spark thought? I would love to hear what you think! Head on over to www.choralconnectivity.com and use the contact form to leave me some feedback.
Episode 3: My Job is to Empower You
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
09/20/21 • 67 min
On this episode I speak with Dr. Jamie Hillman, the Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting at the University of Toronto. Dr. Hillman and I discuss his experiences and philosophies with people-first approaches to singing. His vast experience ranges from starting a choir with incarcerated men at a prison in Massachusetts, through adjudicating solo and choral festivals, and being a teacher of the next generation of conductors. This inspiring conversation looks to the future of choral conducting, and how we can aim to EMPOWER the singers above all.
Have a thought, suggestion, or feedback? Drop me a line at www.choralconnectivity.com - I would love to hear your thoughts!
Episode 2: Follow the science to help us, not hurt us!
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
09/16/21 • 66 min
This week, I speak with friend, choral colleague, and music educator Justine Hansen, who poses the question: Do we need to commit to a large shift away from performance-based music education? Why is there so much research that Music Education is one of the best things we have to offer humankind, and yet public school education systems aren't "following the science?" Music advocacy has used research-based science regarding the importance of music education in child development for years, and yet the facts are so often not being considered in schools. What do we need to do differently to be heard? Is it time for a complete overhaul/renaissance with a community-based (not performance-based) focus, especially as we build up from what was lost through the pandemic?
After listening, we hope to hear from you about your thoughts on our musings, as we prepare a Part 2 episode after hearing your creative ideas on a potential shift in the goals of music education. Share your thoughts and ideas here with us: www.choralconnectivity.com
Education is a Beautiful Risk
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
02/09/23 • 61 min
Why is music education research important? How is it connected to practice? What are the big questions being explored?
Today's conversation with Dr. Kelly Bylica revolves around music education research and advocacy. We discuss Brené Brown's definitions of "fitting in" versus "belonging", and how perhaps Music Education Advocacy needs to step away from saying we are "just like" other academic subjects. Rather, let's answer the more challenging questions like value and why, and advocate for music education using what makes our classrooms unique and different (and necessary!)
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Information + Inspiration = Transformation
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
01/19/23 • 73 min
Arreon Harley-Emerson is the President and CEO of Equity Sings, serving organizations with consulting on matters of governance, fundraising, strategic planning, management, and creating cultures of diversity, equity and inclusion. He also serves as the ACDA Diversity Initiatives chair.
Arreon's passion and joy is in every moment of this episode, as he gives some really helpful do's and don'ts, discusses the 6 Traits of Inclusive Musical Leadership and more. You won't want to miss this episode!
Be sure to join our community on Facebook and Instagram, and if you are inspired by the content, please support using Buy Me A Coffee! Check back every Thursday for a new inspiring episode.
Give Me the Chance, with Ryan Main
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing
11/03/22 • 66 min
Composer, teacher, and choral entrepreneur Ryan Main shares his inspiring story with us today about how he came to the field of music. Ryan's story is unique, as he is now a force of nature in the world of choir, but he didn't sing in choir until his sophomore year of college. Ryan walked in to an audition for choir totally unprepared, but the choral director saw potential in Ryan, and gave him a chance anyway. Thanks to that chance, Ryan's impact on the world of choral music is great through his composed music and the organization he founded, the Youth Chorus of Kansas City. We should all learn from this story to never discourage and to remember the power of seeing potential in all people.
Be sure to listen all the way through and definitely check out his music to perform with your groups or consider commissioning him for a piece. Additionally, here is the link to Ryan's list of recommended accessible choral repertoire for young voices.
Be sure to join our community on Facebook and Instagram, and if you are inspired by the content, please support using Buy Me A Coffee! Check back every Thursday for a new inspiring episode.
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How many episodes does Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing have?
Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing currently has 47 episodes available.
What topics does Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing cover?
The podcast is about Music Education, Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing?
The episode title 'Valuing Learning Over Knowing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing?
The average episode length on Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing is 55 minutes.
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Episodes of Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing?
The first episode of Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing was released on Sep 10, 2021.
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