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The Choir Fam Podcast is a venue for conversations about the current state of choral music. Hosts Dean Luethi and Matthew Myers seek to bring the worldwide choral community closer together through their discussions with a variety of guests who work with choir in its various forms. The goal of the podcast is to provide listeners with interesting tidbits of knowledge they could use in day-to-day cho... more

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“I really care a lot about what the student wants to get out of our time together: finding a nice, healthy, balanced phonation that they identify with, that they feel is their true sound, not something I’m forcing them to sound like. More than anythi... more

“I shortlisted it to about 10 or 11 poems. I printed them all out on big pieces of paper, and I did visual sketches of what the piece might look like. I would lay them out on the ground, mix them around, and play with what kind of arc it would look l... more

“There’s three things we have in music: the choir, the rehearsals, and the concerts. We put the people first, not the product. There’s a lot of coaches who have this collateral damage thing about winning, and we choral directors have this collateral ... more

“There’s still so much we can say through choral music, and a good portion of the music that gets put on the concert stage revolves around similar themes that are timeless, that humans are always wrestling with. At the same time, life moves on, and I... more

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Recent Guests

J. Edmund Hughes
Choral educator, composer, former college and high school director
Independent/Choral education
Episode: Ep. 156 - Building Choral Programs by Putting Students First - J. Edmund Hughes
Jocelyn Hagen
Composer, co-founder of Graphite Publishing, co-creator of Nation
Graphite Publishing; Nation
Episode: Ep. 155 - On the Changing Landscapes of Choral Music - Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy Takach
Timothy C. Takach
Composer, co-founder of Cantus and Graphite Publishing, creator of All is Calm
Cantus; Graphite Publishing; Nation
Episode: Ep. 155 - On the Changing Landscapes of Choral Music - Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy Takach
Raphael Fusco
Italian-American composer, keyboardist and conductor
Independent/Composer
Episode: Ep. 154 - Composing Idiomatic and Empathetic Music for Vocalists - Raphael Fusco
Sherry Blevins
Sought-after artist, award-winning composer and lyricist, educator and conductor
Sherry Blevins Music / Hinshaw Music (publisher)
Episode: Ep. 153 - Developing the Creative Potential of the Choral Director - Sherry Blevins
Tiago Marques
Conductor, composer, and arranger; international conducting educator
Coro da Ermida; Musaico; Portugal; International Conductors Exchange Program
Episode: Ep. 152 - Developing Choral Skills in All Vocal Styles - Tiago Marques
Craig Hella Johnson
Founding artistic director and conductor of Conspirare; composer/educator
Conspirare
Episode: Ep. 151 - The Collaborative Spirit of Choristers and Conductor - Craig Hella Johnson
Grant Gershon
Kiki and David Gindler Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Episode: Ep. 150 - Encouraging Singer Ownership in the Rehearsal Process - Grant Gershon
Brian J. Winnie
Director of Choral Studies at Western Illinois University, Estill educator and author
Western Illinois University
Episode: Ep. 149 - Enhancing Choral Pedagogy with Voice Science - Brian Winnie

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Dean Luethi
Director of Choral Activities at Washington State University; host and frequent conductor/educator with a focus on choral leadership and pedagogy.
Matthew Myers
Associate/Co-host with responsibilities spanning conducting, education, and program development in the choral field.

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Ep. 155 - On the Changing Landscapes of Choral Music - Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy Takach
Q: What draws you to collaborate across so many different forms of choral music?
They describe a shared philosophy of accessibility, storytelling, and multimedia exploration that allows them to reach broader audiences while maintaining artistic depth.
Ep. 156 - Building Choral Programs by Putting Students First - J. Edmund Hughes
Q: What is your favorite room in your home?
The guest answers that the bedroom is their favorite, highlighting comfort and rest as a valued space.
Ep. 156 - Building Choral Programs by Putting Students First - J. Edmund Hughes
Q: Which of your five senses is the strongest?
The speaker answers that they are excited, indicating a vibrant, energized presence rather than a physical sense-specific trait.
Ep. 154 - Composing Idiomatic and Empathetic Music for Vocalists - Raphael Fusco
Q: How did you fall in love with choral music?
Fusco describes a formative experience in church congregations where singing together created a powerful sense of belonging and energy, which drew him toward composing for singers and choirs as a lifelong calling.
Ep. 151 - The Collaborative Spirit of Choristers and Conductor - Craig Hella Johnson
Q: If you had to pick one favorite choral piece, what would it be?
He names a compact, intimate piece by Stephen Paulus, The Day is Done, and also highlights the climactic ending of Bach's Elijah as a favorite moment for different reasons.

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What is Choir Fam Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on contemporary choral music, leadership, pedagogy, and the practical realities of running and growing choirs. Conversations with renowned conductors, educators, and composers explore topics from repertoire and rehearsal technique to building inclusive, sustainable musical communities. Across episodes, guests share actionable insights for conducting, teaching, and program development, often highlighting innovations in pedagogy, cross-cultural collaboration, and the evolving role of choral organizations in education and culture. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on leadership, mentorship, and the human dimension of making choral music, making it a valuable resource for working directors, educators, and performers seeki... more

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