Steve wraps up Season 6 with a nice bow! After thanking all the guests from the season and giving some life updates/news, Steve shares the piece that has served as the opening music this season – Semper Solus In Turba…
This week on Moveable Do, Steve talks with Craig Hella Johnson, the director of the professional choral ensemble, Conspirare. This Minnesota native now lives in Texas and was named the 2013 official Texas State Musician. We talk about what that means, keys…
This week, we venture into the world of show choir with composer and arranger, Garrett Breeze. We track his musical journey from Indianapolis to Nashville and how he got into the show choir scene. Learn also about his podcast, Selling Sheet Music, where…
Join Steve this week in a discussion with Rob Gardner. We talk about what it’s like being the 6th child in a large family (something we share), his early a cappella group, 2-5-9, and the musical he wrote as a…
This week, Steve talks with Malaysian-born, Canadian-based composer, Dr. Tracy Wong. They talk about growing up in the Malaysian music education system, what took her to Canada, and why some pieces are harder to write than others. They also play…
This week Moveable Do welcomes one of the Washington Post’s “Composers to Watch,” Juhi Bansal. Hear about her experience growing up in Hong Kong with a mom who hosted a Hindustani radio program. Be inspired by her stories of women…
This week, join composer Dr. James Knox, professor of music at Central Oregon Community College, as he talks with Moveable Do about his work as a vocalist, educator, and composer. Learn about some of his amazing world travels and what…
Travel with Steve to Minnesota via Aberdeen, Scotland to talk with composer Dr. Sarah Rimkus. Hear about lessons learned in Aberdeen as well as an amazing project called ComposeHer. Which food is Sarah’s favorite to cook? Also, we play a…
This week, Steve interviews his friend and wonderful composer, Dr. Dwight Bigler, professor of choral music at Virginia Tech University. They talk about growing up with a musical family in Blackfoot, ID, how he got into composition, and how one…
What do you call a composer who was self-taught on the piano until age 18, who lived in Germany and Norway, and now teaches composition classes? Why, Dr. Dawn Sonntag, of course. Join us this week as we discuss all…