Choir Confidential: Recent Episodes
Creative Conspiracy
Three friends-all active choir directors-discuss the technique, artistry, and lighter side of choral music. Join Matt Phelps of West End UMC in Nashville, Carlton Monroe of St. Thomas Church in Cincinnati, and Brett Scott from the University of Cincinnati, and the occasional guest for a fun conversation.
How do you learn a score? Join Matt Phelps, Brett Scott, and Carlton Monroe as they discuss the technical and amusing aspects of score study.
Jesu Meine Freude BWV 227
Singet Dem Herrn BWV 190
Hide Not Thou Thy Face Richard Farrant
Five Passion Hymns Bob Chilcott
Lord Pour Mercy Jefferey Honore
Hosts Matt Phelps, Brett Scott, and Carlton Monroe discuss their paths to become conductors, plus they give advice to young conductors on how to prepare for their careers as choral directors.
J. S. Bach Canata no. 57, "Seelig ist der Mann"
Gwyneth Walker Dazzling is the Sun
Tarik O'Regan Triptych
Get to know hosts Matt Phelps, Carlton Monroe, and Brett Scott as they share their choir origin story - that first moment when they knew that they would spend their careers in choirs. Plus, they'll each pay tribute to their choral hero.
What are we singing this week?
Jubilate Deo, by Benjamin Britten
Teach Me, O Lord, by Thomas Attwood
Stabat Mater, by Francois Poulenc
With Prayer and Supplication, by Amy Beach
O For a Closer Walk, by Charles Stanford
Thee Will I Love, by Kenneth Jennings
I Lift My Eyes, by Taylor Davis