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K-12 Resources: 12 Podcasts for Choral Music Educators

3) Choir Director Corner Podcast 6) Choralosophy

Matt Walker’s podcast, “Choir Director Corner Pod- Chris Munce has created an impressive lineup of epi-
cast,” is only a facet of his community-based approach to sodes that feature some of the most well-known composers,
choir director support and training. In the podcast, Matt conductors, and pedagogs in choral music education. With
gives strategies you can apply directly to your choral class- over 100 episodes released, a wide range of topics within
room. In addition to the podcast, there is a Facebook page choral “philosophy” are discussed.
and group, Choir Director Corner, and a website, Choir- Each of the conversations is summarized in a newsletter
DirectorCorner.com. Matt’s website offers a “Community that is sent to email list subscribers bimonthly. You can visit
Membership” that features access to online courses, group choralosophy.com for more information.
coaching calls, and a private Facebook Community.
Average release schedule: weekly
Average release schedule: two episodes per month Average episode length: 60 minutes
Average episode length: 30 minutes

7) Conduct(her)
4) Choral Catalogue
Sisters Kyra Stahr and McKenna Stenson interview
Host Matthew Van Dyke is a high school choir director. various female teachers, conductors, and composers in the
His goal with this podcast is to highlight choral repertoire music world with a mission of “amplifying female voices
for high school and middle school choral directors. The ep- on the podium.” Most guests are choral conductors featur-
isodes bring in a variety of composers and choral directors ing affluent conductors such as Dr. Amanda Quist and Dr.
to discuss pieces and teaching tips. Brittney Boykin.

Average release schedule: two episodes per month Average release schedule: weekly
Average episode length: 50 minutes Average episode length: 60 minutes

5) Choral Connectivity: 8) Early Music Monday
A People-First Approach to Singing

Host Kameron Kavanaugh is the artistic director and
In “Choral Connectivity,” Kirsten Oberoi interviews founder of the professional chamber choir, Sound of Ages,
choral composers, conductors, authors, entrepreneurs, which focuses on performing early music. With the cham-
internet influences, and professors, opening up conversa- ber choir and this podcast, Kameron hopes to make histori-
tions about choral ensembles that prioritize people. Kristen cal music relevant to both singers and audience members.
believes beautiful music comes from people who feel con- The podcast features interviews with conductors, educa-
nected. tors, and musicologists discussing why early music is impor-
tant to them. Each episode features a composer profile and
New episodes have not been released in a few months music accessible to choirs of all skill levels.
(as of this writing)
New episodes have not been released in a few months
Average episode length: 50 minutes (as of this writing)

Average episode length: 45 minutes

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