Keystone State Boychoir @20 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Fisher
Keystone State Boychoir @20 Podcast celebrates all that has become Commonwealth Youthchoirs. Journey with us, starting in 2001 when Steve Fisher and Joe Fitzmartin founded Keystone State Boychoir (KSB), to 2003 when Pennsylvania Girlchoir (PG) was created and the Commonwealth Youthchoir organization was established. Seven years of transformative music making the young people of KSB and PG culminated in the creation of the school partner program Find Your Instrument in 2008. In 2017 and 2018, CY welcomed the Garden State Girlchoir and New Jersey Boychoir across the river into the CY family. Today, in this 20th season, CY is transforming hundreds of lives through the power of making music together - one song at a time. Don't miss this nostalgic and inspiring sojourn launching in February of 2021 with host Steve Fisher and co-host Linda Deis, and featuring past and current Singers, Parents & Friends to tell this remarkable story.
This Episode honors Graduating Senior Sara Parker. Sara has had an amazing choral journey with us, singing in Pennsylvania Girlchoir (PG) for six years. Sara began as a Trouvere in 7th grade and made her way through the ranks, all the way up to Anonymous 16. So many transformative experiences! From performing the world premier of Philadelphia Voices with The Philadelphia Orchestra, to touring Spain and Australia. Sara is a visual artist as well, and she has exciting plans for the future. It's noteworthy that Sara was president of PG in her last year, but the truth is she's been a leader from the very beginning. Sara never just talked the talk, she walked the walk and sang the song! Along the way, Sara formed some very special friendships. One of them is with Victoria Conroy, who will be Sara's special podcast guest, and vice versa. Sincere thanks to mom and dad Elizabeth and Scott. Thank you for everything. What a thoughtful, radiant young woman you've raised! CY is proud to have been a part of her journey from childhood to womanhood.
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This Episode honors Graduating Senior Victoria Conroy. Victoria has had an amazing choral journey with us, singing in Pennsylvania Girlchoir for five years. She began as a Trouvere in 8th grade and made her way through the ranks, all the way up to Anonymous 16. Victoria had so many transformative experiences from performing the world premier of Philadelphia Voices with the Philadelphia Orchestra, performing off Broadway in the world premier of The Little Dancer, to touring Spain, Sweden, Australia and South Africa. Along the way, Victoria formed some very special friendships. One of them, is with Sara Parker, who is Victoria's special podcast guest, and vice versa. A very sincere, special shout out to mom and dad Stacey and Dave. You have supported us in so many ways, and we'll always be grateful to them. CY is proud to have been a part of Victoria's journey.
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009. Henry sang for 7 years with Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). Don't miss this lively, funny, and poignant conversation between KSB Music Director Steve Fisher and Henry. This episode features special guests Paddy May and Noah Weinstein. You'll also hear excerpts from Henry's favorite KSB songs throughout his career - all performed by KSB, of course! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting us at fishermannpodcasts.com/become-a-member. All fees benefit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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008. Zach sang for three years with Keystone State Boychoir (KSB) but it felt much longer - and we mean that in a good way! Don't miss this lively, funny, and poignant conversation between KSB Music Director Steve Fisher and Zach. Zach gets a special shout out from an Alum that - if he hadn't told Zach about KSB - Zach may have never found us. #singingitforward #mystery
You'll also hear excerpts from Zach's favorite KSB songs throughout his career - all performed by KSB, of course! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting us at fishermannpodcasts.com/become-a-member. All fees benefit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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007. Seth sang for many years with Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). #epic Don't miss this lively, funny, and poignant conversation between KSB Music Director Steve Fisher and Seth. Seth is surprised with two special guests - fellow graduating seniors, and partners in crime, Ian Brown and Nathan Clancy. And then there's Jack Song. #mystery You'll also hear excerpts from Seth's favorite KSB songs throughout his career - all performed by KSB, of course! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting us at fishermannpodcasts.com/become-a-member. All fees benefit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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006. Ryan sang for seven and half years with Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). #epic Don't miss this lively, funny, and poignant conversation between KSB Music Director Steve Fisher and Ryan. Ryan is surprised with a special guest - the alum he says he misses the most... Andrew Piszek! Who doesn't love Andrew? You'll also hear excerpts from Ryan's favorite KSB songs throughout his career - all performed by KSB, of course! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting us at fishermannpodcasts.com/become-a-member. All fees benefit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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#005. Josh(ua) sang for 7 years with the Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). Don’t miss this lively, funny and poignant conversation between Josh and KSB Music Director Steve Fisher. Josh reminiscences with Mr. Fisher about his earliest memories of KSB at the boychoir festival, earning his jacket, looking up to the Grads (#knightsinsingingarmor), performing major works like Fitz' Concert Mass, nailing Bach Cantata #4 and the Mozart Requiem as a member of Anonymous 16 - and last but not least, putting the KSB Jacket on his brother Sean (#legacy). We didn't even get to the fact that Josh sang on the Halo 5 movie, recording at the world famous Avatar studios in NYC. Oh, and fellow Grad Caelan Donahue also drops by! Look out world, Josh is majoring in music education at Temple University. #goowls #gofutureconductor #drparkerwisdom
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004. Alden sang for 7 years with the Keystone State Boychoir. Don’t miss this lively, funny and poignant conversation between Alden and KSB Music Director Steve Fisher. Alden shares his creative outlets (#jewelry #psychology), future plans, and reminisces with Steve about his musical journey with KSB. Highlights include perceived voice part “personalities”, tour memories and favorite songs. Alumni Jack Sugrue is a special guest, and he and Alden make KSB podcast history (even though there's very little history), when Alden and Jack simultaneously share their favorite TTBB song! #ksbmysteries. Special thanks to Maryland Crab Cakes for sponsoring this episode. If you'd like to make a donation to support these powerful podcasts, visit fishermannpodcasts.com/become-a-member. You'll get exclusive monthly access to amazing videos, including a behind the scenes tour of Maryland Crab Cakes International Headquarters in Palmyra, New Jersey. You think watching sausage being made is fascinating? All proceeds benefit Keystone State Boychoir and Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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003. Ian sang for 9 years with Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). #powerful
Don't miss this lively, funny, and poignant conversation between KSB Music Director Steve Fisher and Ian. You'll also hear from a special surprise guest - the treble Nathan said he'll miss the most. You'll also hear excerpts from Ian's favorite KSB songs throughout his career - all performed by KSB of course! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a donation at fishermannpodcasts.com. All proceeds benefit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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001. If you've ever had the privilege of making music with a young person through their childhood, you'll love this episode. If you haven't, here's your chance.
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002. Nathan sang for 9 years with Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). #epic Don't miss this lively, funny, and poignant conversation between KSB Music Director Steve Fisher and Nathan. You'll also hear from a special surprise guest - the treble Nathan said he'll miss the most. You'll also hear excerpts from Nathan's favorite KSB songs throughout his career - all performed by KSB of course! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a donation at fishermannpodcasts.com. All proceeds benefit Commonwealth Youthchoirs.
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