In this special episode of Moveable Do, Steve closes out Season 4 by sharing this season’s intro song, “Bwana Ni Mchungaji Wangu” and sharing the exciting direction Moveable Do is moving for Season 5! Composer Links Thank you to all…
The tables get turned on Moveable Do host Steve Danielson as he gets interviewed about his life and works. Hear what it was like growing up in a large musical household, a two-week residency in Kenya, and how he works…
Indian-American composer Dr. Reena Esmail talks with Moveable Do this week about her unique blend of Western Art Music and Hindustani Music. Hear where her interest in Hindustani music came from and where it has taken her. Also, get a…
Composer Craig Courtney chats with Moveable Do this week about his work with Beckenhorst Press, his time living in Austria, and how his parents found out his musical talents. With training in instrumental music, what turned him to choral music?…
This week, composer and lyricist Jennifer Lucy Cook talks about growing up in a musical household and then taking the leap into becoming a professional musician. As a mentee of Eric Whitacre, hear how he has helped influence and shape…
Composer and violinist Chrysanthe Tan joins Moveable Do this week to talk about their fascination of combining music and the spoken word, what its like to tour with Ariana Grande, and a mutual love of ours: Star Wars! Find out…
For this special 50th Moveable Do interview, Eric Whitacre joined me to talk about a wide range of topics. He discussed what his goals and ambitions were as a teenager, what music inspired him growing up, and how he eventually…
Take a dive into Orthodox Hymnody this week with composer Nazo Zakkak. Though he started as a jazz pianist, he has shifted his life to composing and conducting hymns for the Orthodox Christian liturgical cycle. Explore some very poignant moments…
This week Bryon Black II takes the leap from a Moveable Snippet segment to a full Moveable Do interview. Listen as Bryon talks about faith and composition, the importance of music education, and his process when arranging Spirituals. Plus, find…