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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 HedegaardEpisode references
Chorus America conferenceDr. Kirsten HedegaardThe EcoVoice ProjectNew Earth EnsembleTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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 references
Chorus 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
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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.
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“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 references
Chorus America conferenceMelanie DeMoreAll One Tribe CollectiveObeah OperaThreshold ChoirTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
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Alleluia, by Jake Runestad, performed by Kantorei, directed by Joel RinsemaBefore Spring, by Mari Esabel Valverde, text by Amir Rabiyah, performed by CantusEpisode references
Chorus America conferenceKaren HopperJason Max Ferdinand SingersAndy CrestodinaKantoreiCherry Creek SchoolsThe M+R Guide to Effective and Ethical Direct Response CreativeChoral Arts
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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 references
BABA: The Life and Death of StanaKarmina Šilec Choregie techniqueTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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Today on In Unison, we’re chatting with Craig Hella Johnson, founder and Artistic Director of 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
“Let the River Run,” by Carly Simon, performed by Conspirare, featured on the album A Company of Voices“Springtime,” from How Little You Are, by Nico Muhly, performed by Conspirare, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and the Texas Guitar Quintet, feaured on the album The Singing Guitar“Hold On,” traditional spiritual, arranged by Isaac Cates, performed live by Ordained and Conspirare at Conspirare Christmas 2021“The Coolin,” from Reincarnations, by Samuel Barber, performed by Conspirare, featured on the album Samuel Barber, An American RomanticEpisode references
Conspirare Website | YouTube | Facebook | InstagramUnity: Songs of Invitation virtual choir projectTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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Today on In Unison, we’re heading across the pond to chat with Robert Hollingworth, the director of 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.
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“Draw on, sweet night” by John Wilbye, performed by I Fagiolini, featured on the album Draw On Sweet Night“Dixit Dominus,” by Claudio Monteverdi, performed by I Fagiolini and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, featured on the album Monteverdi: the Other Vespers “Le jardin clos,” from Le Cantique des cantiques, by Jean-Yve Daniel-Lesur, performed by I Fagiolini, featured on the album Amuse-BoucheEpisode references
I Fagiolini Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeSing the Score on YouTubeDraw On Sweet Night album pre-saleChoral Chihuahua PodcastTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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: Mark Anthony Carpio of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, and Christopher Arceo of Aleron. We left this interview feeling incredibly inspired by these ensembles’ dedication to excellence, and we’re sure you will too.
Music excerpts
“Ili-Ili, Tulog Anay,” by Ily Matthew Maniano, performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album Euphonos“Stars,” by Ēriks Ešenvalds, performed by Aleron, featured on the album Dakilang Hiwaga“Nanay, Tatay,” from Larong Pambata Suite, by Ily Matthew Mariano, performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album Euphonos“O Dakilang Hiwaga,” by Gianpaolo Eleria, performed by Aleron, featured on the album Into the Long Night“Dogalen a Mabaso,” by Nilo Alcala, performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album OnomatopoeiaEpisode references
Philippine Madrigal Singers Website | Facebook | YoutubeAleron Website | -
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Beth Willer and Anne Riesenfeld of 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.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“MVT I & MVT II” from I long and seek after, by Jessica Meyer, performed live by Lorelei Ensemble“Crowns” from Reconstruction, by Joshua Bornfield from the 2016 album Reconstructed“Vocalise 1” from Kaze no uma (Wind Horse), by Toru Takemitsu from the 2018 album Impermanence“You Will Love Me” from Love Fail by David Lang from the 2020 album love failEpisode references
Lorelei Ensemble Website | Instagram | Facebook | YoutubeTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied,” by Johann Sebastian Bach“When the Violin,” by Reena Esmail; Wayne Smith, cello“and the swallow,” by Caroline Shaw, from Kaleidoscope’s virtual concert “Home”“Prayer for Deliverance,” by Joel Thompson, performed by the Yale Glee Club and Kaleidoscope Vocal EnsembleEpisode references
Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
Slovenian Sounds, performed by Carmina Slovenica“The Captives Hymn,” by Margaret Dryburgh, performed by Vocal Orchestra VOGP on the album VOGP Music for Survival“Glass Mask,” by Tellu Turkka, performed by Carmina Slovenica on the album DERT Endemic SongsEpisode references
Karmina Šilec websiteCarmina Slovenica websiteCarmina Slovenica on YouTubeCurse Upon Iron, performed by Carmina SlovenicaTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
Episode transcript
Edited by 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 ChorusEpisode references
Swarthmore College Chorus & Garnet SingersDr. Joseph Gregorio - ComposerTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“Encouragement,” traditional Shaker song, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann on the album “The Road Home”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“The Road Home,” by Stephen Paulus, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann on the album “The Road Home”Episode references
Santa Fe Desert ChoraleJoshua Habermann, Artistic DirectorEmma Marzen, Executive Director Support In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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 IOCSF and the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus, so listen in for more details on live (and live streaming!) concerts coming your way this month.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Episode references
IOCSF EventsGolden Gate Men’s Chorus ConcertsIOCSF live stream on FacebookGolden Gate Men’s Chorus live stream Donate to In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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 iocsf.org
Today’s conversation is with composer 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!).
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“New Gothic Mass: Kyrie,” by Kyle Randall, performed by Choral Chameleon“When You Are Old,” by Kyle Randall, performed by the Harvard Glee ClubEpisode references
Kyle RandallKyle Randall on SoundcloudKyle Randall on YouTubeWonderyInternational Orange Chorale of San Francisco websiteIOCSF concert calendarIOCSF on FacebookIOCSF on InstagramDonate to In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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 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.
Episode transcript
Edited by 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 IOCSFEpisode references
Sam Maurer EmailInternational Orange Chorale of San Francisco websiteIOCSF concert calendarIOCSF on FacebookIOCSF on InstagramDonate to In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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 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.”
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“Daphne,” by Soren Austenfeld“Garden,” written and performed by Soren AustenfeldEpisode references
Soren AustenfeldInternational Orange Chorale of San Francisco websiteIOCSF concert calendarIOCSF on FacebookIOCSF on InstagramNightingale Vocal EnsembleDonate to In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“I’m so excited,” by Bryan Lin, performed by Naomi Columna, soprano; Seung Jeon, flute; Davis Hampton, bass clarinet“Strings in the earth and air,” by Bryan Lin, performed by International Orange Chorale of San Francisco“I miss you,” by Bryan Lin, performed by Choral ChameleonEpisode references
Bryan LinInternational Orange Chorale of San Francisco websiteIOCSF concert calendarIOCSF on FacebookIOCSF on InstagramDonate to In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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…!
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“A Prayer in Spring,” by Michael T Roberts, text by Robert Frost, performed by Choral Chameleon“O Child,” by Michael T Roberts, performed by International Orange Chorale of San Francisco“Zoom” by Michael T Roberts, performed by International Orange Chorale of San FranciscoEpisode references
Michael T RobertsTheme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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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.
Episode transcript
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“Brighter Day,” written and performed by Lauren Bydalek “Forever is Composed of Nows,” by Lauren Bydalek, text by Emily Dickinson, performed by Choral Chameleon“New Horizon,” written and performed by Lauren BydalekEpisode references
Lauren Bydalek (website / soundcloud)International Orange Chorale of San Francisco websiteIOCSF concert calendarIOCSF on FacebookIOCSF on InstagramDonate to In Unison!Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic
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