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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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“This is a way to understand how the voice operates in all its parts – perceptually, physiologically, and acoustically -- so that we can learn to stop doing things that are unnecessary for a particular outcome. A lot of people get worried when they h... more

“One of my favorite parts of teaching younger students is getting to see them experience things for the first time. I was their introduction to choir a lot of the time, their first choir teacher. I got to see them have those moments like, ‘Whoa, we c... more

“What most people want to get out of choir is to feel a progression, that they slowly master the craft of choral music. For every warm-up, I boil it down to make it simple but also find the sweet spot where I can challenge the singers to get out of t... more

“In many choirs, the tenors and basses were a minority. The tenors and basses at the middle level are disparate; they’re not like each other in any way. Sometimes there’s a common range of only about a minor third. I made it my goal to see if I could... more

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Recent Guests

Jonas Rasmussen
Danish conductor, composer, content creator and educator known for his distinctive choral voice and innovative teaching methods.
Ensemble Novum, Academic Choir Aarhus, and Youth Choir Aarhus U
Episode: Ep. 147 - Challenging the Choir with a Playful Spirit - Jonas Rasmussen
Dan Davison
Former Choir Director at Ballou Junior High with extensive experience in choral education and a composer
Male Ensemble Northwest
Episode: Ep. 146 - Making Junior High Music Accessible and Appealing - Dan Davison
Dr. Meredith Bowen
Assistant professor of choral music at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Ep. 145 - From Partbook to Print: Bringing Historic Music to Life - Meredith Bowen
James Redcay
Music Director at MidAmerica Productions and an accomplished pianist and composer.
MidAmerica Productions
Episode: Ep. 144 - Curating Unforgettable Performances in Renowned Concert Halls - James Redcay & Eric Spiegel
Eric Spiegel
Head of Production for concerts at Carnegie Hall at MidAmerica Productions.
MidAmerica Productions
Episode: Ep. 144 - Curating Unforgettable Performances in Renowned Concert Halls - James Redcay & Eric Spiegel
Caius Lee
Director of College Music at Worcester College, Oxford, and founder of the Addamus Choral Programme.
Worcester College, University of Oxford
Episode: Ep. 143 - Motivating Singers of All Backgrounds by Pursuing Excellence - Caius Lee
James Jordan
Grammy-nominated conductor, author, and educator in choral music
The Choral Academy
Episode: Ep. 142 - Imagination and Self-Exploration in Music Making - James Jordan
Richard Zielinski
Former Director of Choral Activities at the University of Oklahoma, noted conductor and educator with a focus on choral music and American composers.
University of Oklahoma
Episode: Ep. 141 - Developing Efficiency in Choral Rehearsals - Richard Zielinski
Jenny Bent
Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Sonoma State University.
Sonoma State University
Episode: Ep. 140 - Providing Mountaintop Experiences Through Choral Festivals - Jenny Bent

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Dean Luethi
Director of Choral Activities at Washington State University, also serves as host of the podcast.
Matthew Myers
Associate Director of Choral Activities at Washington State University, also serves as host of the podcast.

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Ep. 135 - Leading All Students to a Positive Choral Experience - Philip Brown
Q: When did the spark of an educator start?
Initially wanting to be a piano performance major, Philip's focus shifted to choral music after discovering his passion for teaching music during his college years.
Ep. 135 - Leading All Students to a Positive Choral Experience - Philip Brown
Q: How did you fall in love with choral music?
Philip shares his initial introduction to choir in high school, which ignited his passion for music. He reflects on the sense of community and the realization that choir is about collaboration.
Ep. 132 - Expanding Singers' Tone Color Palette - Francis Cathlina
Q: What does healthy singing in choir look like?
Dr. Cathlina explained that efficient phonation leads to a variety of tonal colors and that healthy singing creates an enjoyable rehearsal experience for singers.
Ep. 132 - Expanding Singers' Tone Color Palette - Francis Cathlina
Q: How did you fall in love with choral music?
Dr. Cathlina shared that he initially played viola and fell in love with choir in high school when a choir director encouraged him to join, leading to his passion for choral music.
Ep. 137 - Connecting with Audiences Through Choral Storytelling - Joshua Habermann
Q: How do you build a program for Santa Fe Desert Chorale?
He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and thematic coherence in programming, ensuring that concerts resonate with a broad audience beyond traditional choral enthusiasts.

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8. Richard Zielinski

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