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ENCC#30yearsofENCCA special thank you to those who shared their voices with us:
Fien Bracke
Heather O’ Donnell
Ingrid Danckaerts
Irene Fici
Irmeli Niemi
Kasia Skowron-Iwinjak
Krisztián Bakó
Lapo Bettarini
Leen Vanderschueren
Martina Fraioli
Roger Bouwens
Sara Turra
Staf Lauwerysen
Théo Majcher
Tom Van de Velde
Zita Holbourne
Sound technician: Jānis Ķuņķis
2024-06-1116 minENCC#30yearsofENCCA special thank you to those who shared their voices with us:
Fien Bracke
Heather O’ Donnell
Ingrid Danckaerts
Irene Fici
Irmeli Niemi
Kasia Skowron-Iwinjak
Krisztián Bakó
Lapo Bettarini
Leen Vanderschueren
Martina Fraioli
Roger Bouwens
Sara Turra
Staf Lauwerysen
Théo Majcher
Tom Van de Velde
Zita Holbourne
Sound technician: Jānis Ķuņķis
2024-06-1100 min
ENCC#30yearsofENCCA special thank you to those who shared their voices with us:
Fien Bracke
Heather O’ Donnell
Ingrid Danckaerts
Irene Fici
Irmeli Niemi
Kasia Skowron-Iwinjak
Krisztián Bakó
Lapo Bettarini
Leen Vanderschueren
Martina Fraioli
Roger Bouwens
Sara Turra
Staf Lauwerysen
Théo Majcher
Tom Van de Velde
Zita Holbourne
Sound technician: Jānis Ķuņķis
2024-06-1100 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 13: The Healing Power of Choral Music, Part 2When is the last time you sang in a group? Have you ever worked with others to bring a piece to life and present it in performance? Have you ever considered joining a community chorus? Let Beth Armstrong convince you that joining a community chorus is the RIGHT thing to do! In part two of my interview with Beth, she shares stories of the impact of music on the lives of individuals and communities. She also talks about the role of the community chorus within the larger community, how she knew it was time to retire, and who her...2023-05-1149 minThe Musicking CommunityEpisode 12: The Healing Power of Choral Singing, Part 1When is the last time you sang in a group? Have you ever worked with others to bring a piece of music to life and present it in performance? Have you ever considered joining a community chorus? Let Beth Armstrong convince you that joining a community chorus is the RIGHT thing to do! In part one of my interview with Beth, she shares her own background in music, how she became a choral director, and some of the physiological and psychological benefits of singing in a group. Singing in a group truly has the power to heal! ...2023-04-2937 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 11: Versatility is the Name of the GameAs "Senior Venue" performance specialists, Judy Hall Gray and John Savage perform at nursing homes, memory care units, assisted living homes, and other long-term care facilities. They share poignant and funny stories about how music can provide powerful and meaningful experiences for those living in the facilities and build community among those who are often cut off from the larger community beyond the walls. Topics in this episode include: The types of musical servies that can be provided in long-term care facilities; Getting put on the spot; Working around COVID restrictions; Providing connection during a time of...2023-03-3058 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 10: The Portfolio Career - You Do YouAre you a musician running on the hamster wheel of a musical career, exhausting yourself by continually seeking approval from gatekeepers of traditional pathways, never knowing exactly what the committee is looking for? Or are you stuck in low-paying gigs or teaching situations? On today's episode, I speak with Jennet Ingle, oboist, teacher, coach, and author of The Happiest Musician. She talks about her book, which can help you create a Portfolio Career that is right for you, based on your values, your time, your skill, and your needs. Right where you are, in your own community. To...2023-02-2153 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 9: The Musical World is a Cultural Melting Pot, Part 2Artwork credit: Jon Bravo of Ska Illustrated Aaron Abrahamson Cote is a Rhode Island-based steel pan player who considers himself a cultural ambassador with the privilege of representing a culture that is not his own. This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Aaron. He talks about the fascinating history and development of the steel pan and how the recent release of steel pan samples is affecting his work. Topics in this episode include: The history and development of the Steel Pan; Colonization and the development of culture; Music of uprising; Making music with found...2023-01-2631 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 8: The Musical World is a Cultural Melting Pot, Part 1Artwork credit: Jon Bravo of Ska Illustrated Aaron Abrahamson Cote is a Rhode Island-based steel pan player. He considers himself a cultural ambassador who has the privilege of representing a culture that is not his own. He talks about the responsibility he has to represent his adopted culture with deep respect, care, and accuracy, as well as the relationships he has formed with people all over the world. In addition to talking about steel pan and Caribbean music, we talk about a whole lot of other things as well. In fact, we had so much fun talking...2023-01-1350 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 7: Living Composers Are Our FutureHave you gotten tired of hearing the same old, same old classical masterpieces once again? Do you ever wonder if classical music is still even a thing? Do you wonder what composers are doing nowadays but don't know where to look? Marvin Rosen, host of the radio program Classical Discoveries, on WPRB 103.3FM in Princeton NJ and streamed online at WPRB.com, has been on the air for 25 years. He is an ardent supporter and promoter of NEW music. He shares his passion for new music and for growing the global community through a simple act of l...2022-12-2852 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 6: Supporting Local SongwritersHave you ever thought about what it takes to get a song on the radio? Have you ever wanted to start or join a songwriter's group? In this episode, I speak with Ann Johnson, founder and director of Alpha and Omegao Christian Songwriters, about her work in Washington State. Although the songwriters she works with are writing Christian songs, her insights, ideas, and strategies on how she runs the group can be applied in any situation, in any locale. Ann's work has met a need, helping new songwriters find their way and develop a career. As she...2022-12-161h 02
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 5: Musicpreneurship and the Local MusicianIn this episode, I talk with Garrett Hope and Heidi Kay Begay, organizers and hosts of the Ultimate Music Business Summit, the online conference where local musicians can learn business skills to take charge of their own careers, network with other musicians, and gain momementum to pivot into entrepreunership. Heidi and Garrett share their stories about why they moved away from the path of academia and moved into becoming "musicpreneurs", serving their communities through music. They talk about the upcoming conference, and I share my own experience of how the UMBS has impacted my career. The next UMBS summit...2022-12-0158 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 4: Setting Music in a Cultural and Historical ContextEd Sweeney is a Rhode Island-based multi-instrumentalist whose knack for eclecticism and excavating overlooked songs has led to a multitude of various musical experiences and relationships with musicians from all over the world. He was the Finance Director for Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project for 15 years, and has worked with pipa master, Yang Wei, writing and recording music that incorporates both Eastern and Western traditions. Through his musical expertise, breadth of knowledge, and wonderful sense of humor, Ed helps listeners to understand the motivations, stories, and culture that have made us who and what we are today. Ed performs...2022-11-1752 min
The Musicking CommunityEpisode 3: Community Ensembles Nurture MusiciansBarbara Keenan Holm is a flutist and composer based outside Minneapolis, MN. In this episode, she shares her story of how community ensembles have contributed to her growth as a musician, both as a flutist and composer. When she was young, her mother took her to concerts performed by local ensembles, which inspired her. Later, community ensembles provided Barb a place to hone her skills. Community ensembles have also provided an opportunity for collaboration in composition projects. Topics in this episode include How community music ensembles provide opportunities for adults; Connecting children to music, dance, d...2022-11-0432 min
The Musicking CommunityMultigenerational Musicking, an Interview with Kathy MonroeKathy Monroe is the founder and director of the Westminster Youth String Ensemble (WYSE) in Westerly, Rhode Island, and has been working with young string players for over twenty years. Her love is for people, not just music, and her joy emanates to all her know her. Her passion for investing in others has led to many great ideas on how to build and unite a community through music. Topics in this episode include: giving children a voice in decision making, building relationships within the ensemble, developing a mentorship program, creating connections between children and senior citizens, s...2022-10-2140 minThe Musicking CommunityThe Musicking Community - Episode 1 IntroductionWhat is The Musicking Community Podcast all about? In this episode, we answer three questions: 1. What is "musicking?", 2. What is musicking in community? and 3. What can we expect from podcast episodes?2022-10-0407 min
GiantsScience News-2nd Fortnight of January 2021In this episode, we will talk about the Covid-19 and its danger not only to the elderly but also to the middle-aged adults. We will also talk about its effect on the brain which was not fully studied before. Next, we will talk about the disadvantages of the vegan diet for children, the production of wood, meat and bone in the lab and the discovery of giant worms. Finally, we will talk about the defence mechanism of snakes against other venomous snakes and the reason Saturn has a tilted axis.
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Conversations With StorytellersHeather Forest
Heather Forest forged her own way into storytelling, coming from a folk music background. A highly intelligent, thoughtful, and warm human being, Heather was great to sit down with. This is the third in a series of three interviews I conducted in March, 2019 at Sharing the Fire, the North East Story Telling Conference. The other two are previous episodes of Elisa Pearmain, and Loren Niemi.
Heather mentions the first guitar she ever had and I found a photo of one just like it - Heather confirmed this!
Heather's website: http://www.heatherforest.com/
2019-09-201h 00