Conductor, composer, and music educator Judith Herrington talks with Moveable Do about going from singing in the church choir to founding the Tacoma Youth Chorus. Plus, who was her teenage celebrity crush? Pieces featured on this episode: “Loosin Yelav,” “Rush Onward, Tides of My Soul,” “Stars Tonight,” and “Awake, My Soul, and Sing!”
For more information about Judith Herrington and her music, visit https://www.tacomayouthchorus.org.
This week on Moveable Do, listen to Steve butcher some French words as he interviews Canadian composer Marie-Claire Saindon. Hear about her journey through violin, into film composing, and into choral music. Also, what’s her favorite holiday movie? Join us to find…
Moveable Do welcomes Dr. Z. Randall Stroope to starts off Season Seven!! We talk about growing up on a ranch in the Southwest and the lesson learned from his music teachers while growing up. He also explains how to prepare to conduct…
This week, Moveable Do visits with the Conductor and Artistic Director of Seattle Pro Musica, Karen P. Thomas. We talk about the vibrant choral scene in Seattle, compositional process, and memories of her time with Seattle Pro Musica. Pieces featured on this…
This week, Moveable Do welcomes back composer Jocelyn Hagen to talk about her new podcast Compose Like a Girl. We dive into the ins and outs of creating a new podcast and why this topic is so important to her. We get a…
This week, Moveable Do, sits down with composer Bret Simmons. Bret talks about composing music for Disney, Broadway, and television. Plus, he talks about what it’s like to head up a band for a TV talk show! Pieces featured on…
Travel with Moveable Do to Norway today to visit with Kim André Arnesen. We talk about growing up in Norway, his love of MTV, and his composing process. Pieces featured on this episode, “Magnificat anima mea” from Magnificat, “Eja Mater” from Stabat Mater, “Call No…