Choral History: A Podcast with Josh Bronfman
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Choral History: A Podcast with Josh Bronfman
Choral History is a podcast dedicated to conversations with choir conductors from around the world. We explore the choral art form from the inside with honest talk from the artists themselves. The conversations are light-hearted and fun, but also honest and real, and explore the work of the conducto...
Recent Episodes
19 episodes
Episode 19 - Elena Sharkova
If you've ever seen her run a rehearsal you are familiar with the incredible combination of ferocity, passion, liveliness, and extraordinary musicians...
Episode 18 - Judy Bowers
Few loom as large in influence as Dr. Judy Bowers, former professor of Choral Music Education at Florida State University and soon to be Biedenharn Ch...
Episode 17 - Tim Sharp
If you don't know Tim Sharp, the dynamic and charismatic Executive Director of ACDA, you are missing out. Tim is a man of many talents, a raconteur, a...
Episode 16 - Dominick DiOrio
In case you didn't know, Dominick DiOrio, Associate Professor at Indiana University and conductor of NOTUS Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, is a young dud...
Episode 15 - Gary Graden
On a visit to the choral mecca of Sweden, Josh spends some time with the amazing Gary Graden, conductor of the St. Jakob's Chamber Choir (one of the b...
Episode 14 - Choral History Update
Choral History is back from the dead! Josh briefly discusses the effects of life on podcast production and previews upcoming episodes.
Episode 13 - Randy Stenson
Josh and Randy share a common upbringing: both were slightly wayward students and late comers to choral music. But that’s where the similarities end....
Episode 12 - Rodney Eichenberger
The incomparable Rod Eichenberger is Josh's guest in this week's episode. Rod has led programs at the University of Washington, USC, and Florida State...
Episode 11 - Doree Jarboe
This episode continues Josh's trip down his memory lane, and he finally gets to the source. Josh talks to Doree Jarboe, his former high school choir d...
Episode 10 - Bruce Browne
This episode Josh talks to Bruce Browne, emeritus professor from Portland State University, as well as former conductor of Choral Cross-Ties and the P...
Episode 9 - Ethan Sperry
Josh goes back to his roots when he travels to Portland, Oregon, where he grew up and had his first experiences with choral music. In this episode, th...
Episode 8 - Steven Zielke
Steve Zielke from Oregon State University is one of Josh’s early mentors. Steve and Josh talk about a million things, including performing esoteric mu...
Episode 7 - Brian Schmidt
This episode I talk to Brian Schmidt, conductor of the South Dakota Chorale and Duke University Chapel at National ACDA in Salt Lake City, 2015.
Episode 6 - Cameron LaBarr
Josh has an unusual connection to Cameron LaBarr, the newest DCA at Missouri State University, and and when they talk about it, Josh learns a little a...
Episode 5 - Lee Nelson
In this week’s episode Josh visits Lee Nelson at Wartburg College in Iowa. Josh and Lee talk about pretty much everything under the sun in this wide-r...
Episode 4 - Matt Ferrell
Matt Ferrell from St. Cloud State University is a super nice guy, and a great choir director. Josh and Matt talk about his background and why you shou...
Episode 3 - Ken Sherwood
In Episode 3 of the Choral History Podcast with Josh Bronfman, Brad Sherwood and his father Ken sit down with Josh to further explore the 70+ years of...
Episode 2 - Matt Mehaffey
Episode 2 of the Choral History Podcast with Josh Bronfman finds Josh and his buddy Matt Mehaffey from the University of Minnesota talking shop. They...
Episode 1 - Brad Sherwood
Welcome to the premiere episode of the Choral History Podcast with Josh Bronfman. In Episode 1, Josh sits down with third generation high school choir...