Shows
Choral ConversationsA Conversation with Past Interns of the William Baker Choral FoundationA choral conversation with past choral interns, Christine Freeman, MME, Megan Moore, Niccole Williams, MME, Emily Fish and Dr. Jamea Sale. Hosted by Dr. William O. Baker & Dr. Jamea J. Sale.2023-05-2257 min
Choral ConversationsA Conversation with Christy Elsner, Founder & Director of the Allegro Choirs of Kansas CityA choral conversation with Christy Elsner, Founder & Director of the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City. Hosted by Dr. William O. Baker & Dr. Jamea J. Sale.2022-10-0440 min
Choral ConversationsA Conversation with Dr. Geoffrey WilckenA choral conversation with Dr. Geoffrey Wilcken, composer, conductor, organist, and pianist. Hosted by Dr. William O. Baker & Dr. Jamea J. Sale.2022-08-2350 minChoral ConversationsA Conversation with Dr. Sean Sweeden, ComposerA choral conversation with Sean Sweeden, Composer. Hosted by William Baker & Jamea Sale2022-06-1946 minChoral ConversationsA Conversation with Daniel Belcher, BaritoneA choral conversation with Daniel Belcher, Baritone. Hosted by William Baker & Patrick Neas.2020-08-1000 minChoral ConversationsVictoria BoteroA choral conversation with Soprano Victora Botero. Hosted by William Baker & Patrick Neas.2020-04-3000 minChoral ConversationsSir Andrew Davis & Ed Frazier DavisPatrick Neas and William Baker invite in the Choral Conversations Studio the very talented father and son, conductor Sir Andrew Davis and composer Ed Frazier Davis to talk about their journey on the eve of the March 6, 2020 concert at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More info: https://www.festivalsingers.org/concerts/kauffmancenter2020-01-2900 minChoral ConversationsChoral Conversations: John SchaeferA choral conversation with William Baker and John Schaefer. Hosted by Patrick Neas.2019-11-2200 min
ChoralosophyEpisode 14: The Divide Between Pro and Amateur Choirs with William Baker and Patrick Neas.In this episode, I joined William Baker and Patrick Neas of the Choral Conversations Podcast to discuss a variety of topics including the distinctions and practices that set the amateur choral ensemble apart from the professional ensemble, and in what ways they are similar. Is a professional ensemble “better” than an amateur one? Are they so structurally different, that a comparison is useless? We discuss programming for large and small ensemble, the development of a sound ideal, as well as the business aspects of running a choral organization. Dr. Baker is the founder of the William Baker Choral Foundation . Patr...2019-07-151h 00Choral ConversationsChoralosophy & Choral Conversations TogetherA discussion of choral philosophy with William Baker and Chris Munce. Hosted by Patrick Neas.2019-07-0900 minChoral ConversationsAll About Summer SingersWilliam Baker shares with Patrick Neas how Summer Singers started with The Choral Foundation and grew to four choruses in different states.2019-06-0900 minChoral ConversationsChina Loves Choral MusicLynn Swanson and two monks from a Chinese Buddhist Monastery join William Baker and Patrick Neas.2019-04-2300 minChoral ConversationsDr. Anthony MaglioneA Choral Conversation with Dr. Anthony Maglione, composer and conductor2019-03-1200 minChoral ConversationsFavorite Christmas CarolsPatrick Neas and William Baker join the staff of the William Baker Choral Foundation to reminisce and share favorite Christmas carols.2018-12-1600 minChoral ConversationsSpiritualsPatrick Neas and William Baker discuss African-American Spirituals and Gospel Music. Musical highlight include SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT, I BEEN IN THE STORM, I'M GONNA SING and HE NEVER FAILED ME YET.2018-09-3000 minChoral ConversationsPodcast No. 1Patrick Neas and William Baker discuss summer choruses, healthy singing principals, and Carl Orff's CARMINA BURANA. Musical highlights include CARMINA BURANA.2018-09-0100 min