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Conference Talk PodcastConference Talk PodcastS7E19: Pray, He Is There feat. Steve DanielsonThis week we are joined by Steve Danielson and Shelbi Stanfill. They discuss Sister Susan H. Porter's talk titled, "Pray, He is There". A song may even be sung! ;) Links from Steve Danielson: Website: https://sdcompose.weebly.com Direct Link to "Pray" sheet music: https://sdcompose.weebly.com/pray.html#/ YouTube video of "Pray": https://youtu.be/z4TsmgtRy4o?si=NQGJWArfnKxGbhiA Moveable Do Podcast: https://moveabledo.com2024-09-2132 minConference TalkConference TalkS7E19: Pray, He Is There feat. Steve DanielsonThis week we are joined by Steve Danielson and Shelbi Stanfill. They discuss Sister Susan H. Porter's talk titled, "Pray, He is There". A song may even be sung! ;) Links from Steve Danielson: Website: https://sdcompose.weebly.com Direct Link to "Pray" sheet music: https://sdcompose.weebly.com/pray.html#/ YouTube video of "Pray": https://youtu.be/z4TsmgtRy4o?si=NQGJWArfnKxGbhiA Moveable Do Podcast: https://moveabledo.com 2024-09-2132 minMoveable DoMoveable DoEpisode #100 - Composer Extravaganza!!To wrap up season seven of Moveable Do, Steve celebrates 100 episodes. You'll hear greetings and updates from 19 former guests - of course including new recordings of their music. Steve also counts down and shares clips from the top 5 episodes of Moveable Do according to listener downloads. In addition to the amazing music and people you'll hear, Steve also talks about and shares the piece that you've heard as the intro music this season, "Oh Call Him Back to Me." Thank you to the guests who participated in interviews in season seven! Z. Randall...2024-01-161h 51Moveable DoMoveable DoElizabeth AlexanderThis week on Moveable Do, we answer the most important question: How do you sing like a planet?! Composer and lyricist Elizabeth Alexander joins Steve in conversation about growing up in the Carolinas and Appalachian Ohio and how it didn't shape her career, but then did! They talk about being true to yourself and not trying to be something you're not. Pieces featured on this episode: "A Taste of Home" from Split Hickory, "How to Sing Like a Planet," "The Gate is Open," and "Get Curious." To learn more about Elizabeth Alexander and her music, visit https://www.elizabethalexander.com...2023-10-2458 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMarie-Claire SaindonThis week on Moveable Do, listen to Steve butcher some French words as he interviews Canadian composer Marie-Claire Saindon. Hear about her journey through violin, into film composing, and into choral music. Also, what's her favorite holiday movie? Join us to find out! Piece featured on this episode: "Blinded by a Leafy Crown," "Terre-Neuve," "When a Thought of War Comes," and "The Girl with the Numbers." For more information about Marie-Claire Saindon and her music, visit https://www.marieclairesaindon.com. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the m...2023-10-1754 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 6 Closer - Semper Solus In TurbaSteve wraps up Season 6 with a nice bow! After thanking all the guests from the season and giving some life updates/news, Steve shares the piece that has served as the opening music this season - Semper Solus In Turba (Always Alone in a Crowd). Solus: https://tinyurl.com/y2yus8ak In Turba: https://tinyurl.com/2un7c8jf Thanks to all our amazing guests this season!! Jaakko Mäntyjärvi http://www.jaakkomantyjarvi.fi/CVEN.html Janice Kapp Perry https://janicekappperry.co...2023-07-1116 minMoveable DoMoveable DoCraig Hella JohnsonThis week on Moveable Do, Steve talks with Craig Hella Johnson, the director of the professional choral ensemble, Conspirare. This Minnesota native now lives in Texas and was named the 2013 official Texas State Musician. We talk about what that means, keys to programing a successful concert, and how and why he started Conspirare. Pieces featured on this episode: "Songs from the Road," "Gitanjali Chants," and two pieces from Considering Matthew Shepherd, "Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass," and "The Fence (After) - The Wind." For more information about Craig and his music, visit https://conspirare.org. For more information about...2023-07-041h 12Moveable DoMoveable DoRob GardnerJoin Steve this week in a discussion with Rob Gardner. We talk about what it's like being the 6th child in a large family (something we share), his early a cappella group, 2-5-9, and the musical he wrote as a missionary. He tells us more about his projects like Cinematic Pops and Truck Tunes. Pieces featured on this episode, "My Kindness Shall Not Depart from Thee" from Joseph Smith the Prophet, "Your Brother by Your Side" from The Price of Freedom, "Stay With Me" from Blackbeard, and "Sometime We'll Understand" from Lamb of God. For more information about...2023-06-201h 07Moveable DoMoveable DoTracy WongThis week, Steve talks with Malaysian-born, Canadian-based composer, Dr. Tracy Wong. They talk about growing up in the Malaysian music education system, what took her to Canada, and why some pieces are harder to write than others. They also play a game called "A Healthy Bowl of Raisin Brahms." Pieces featured on this episode: "Wau Bulan," "Singkap Siaga," "JAM! (Jom - Ayuh - Mari)," and "Antara (Between)." For more information about Tracy and her music, visit https://tracywongmusic.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the Music Moving! 2023-06-1349 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSarah RimkusTravel with Steve to Minnesota via Aberdeen, Scotland to talk with composer Dr. Sarah Rimkus. Hear about lessons learned in Aberdeen as well as an amazing project called ComposeHer. Which food is Sarah's favorite to cook? Also, we play a game called "When you wash your clothes, don't put it on the Ring Cycle." Pieces featured on this episode: "Mater Dei," "O God, Thy Sea...", "Uprooted", and "Psalm 113" from the St. Machar Songbook. To learn more about Sarah and her music, please visit https://sarahrimkus.com. For more information about this podcast or a full archive of episodes, visit...2023-05-231h 00The Evolved Man w/Steve CutlerThe Evolved Man w/Steve Cutler108: Muscle Activation w/Dr. Eric DanielsonYour body is one of your best guides. You body holds onto emotion…your body hangs onto unresolved feelings…your body fires up and shuts down. Evolving means learning to listen to the signals of your body and adapt to it’s needs in addition to your goals. Just over a year ago I met today’s guest and he took me through an assessment process and then, over the course of several months worked on me to reactivate muscles that were shut down and not working. What a minute Steve…what do you mean he worked...2023-05-211h 03Moveable DoMoveable DoDwight BiglerThis week, Steve interviews his friend and wonderful composer, Dr. Dwight Bigler, professor of choral music at Virginia Tech University. They talk about growing up with a musical family in Blackfoot, ID, how he got into composition, and how one of his pieces literally "brought down the house." They also play a game called, "You Have How Many Kids?!" Pieces featured on this episode, "Old Joe Clark," "All Ye Who Are to Mirth Inclined," and his masterwork, "Mosaic For Earth." For more information about Dwight and his music, visit http://www.dwightbigler.com/ or https://www.mosaicforearth.org/. For...2023-05-161h 02Moveable DoMoveable DoJanice Kapp PerryThis week on Moveable Do, Steve talks with Janice Kapp Perry who wrote many of the songs he sang in church as a child. Janice shares her love of sports and the "lucky break" that launched her songwriting career. Also, hear about her long collaboration with Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah. This week we play a game called Il Prete Roso. Pieces featured on this episode: "A Child's Prayer," "I Love to See the Temple," "Heal Our Land," and "Love is Spoken Here." To learn more about Janice Kapp Perry and her music, visit https://janicekappperry.com/https://janicekappperry...2023-04-1151 minKnowing HymnKnowing HymnBonus - Ring Out, Wild Bells (SATB a cappella, arr. Steve Danielson)Steve shares his arrangement of Ring Out, Wild Bells for SATB a cappella choir. Sheet music can be found at http://sacredsheetmusic.org/song/Ring_Out_Wild_Bells_SATB_by_Steve_Danielson Connect with us! Website: KnowingHymn.weebly.com Facebook Group: Knowing Hymn Instagram: KnowingHymn Twitter @ KnowingHymn Email: knowinghymn@gmail.com2023-01-0303 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 5 Closer - A Soldier's MarchSteve closes out Season 5 of Moveable Do by sharing the music you've been hearing as the intro to this season's episodes: A Soldier's March. Learn about this epic piece and the poem that inspired it. Also, a few quick updates on Steve's life and compositional pursuits.  Thank you to all of our guests from the season:  Ola Gjeilo - https://olagjeilo.com/ Paul Honey - http://paulhoney.net Laurie de Leonne - https://www.lauriedeleonne.com/ Reginald Unterseher - https://reginaldunterseher.com/ Hilary Weeks - https://hilaryweeks.co...2022-12-1321 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Knowing HymnSteve shares an excerpt from his new podcast, Knowing Hymn, where he and his wife explore the hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You can find the podcast at anchor.fm/knowinghymn or wherever podcasts can be found. New episodes every Friday! Website: KnowingHymn.weebly.com Facebook Group: Knowing Hymn Instagram: KnowingHymn Twitter @ KnowingHymn Email: knowinghymn@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-11-0325 minMoveable DoMoveable DoBrent Michael DavidsThis week, Steve talks with Brent Michael Davids, a Native American composer and flautist of the Mohican Nation. We talk about growing up in Chicago in a huge, diverse high school, misunderstandings that people have about Native American music, and why he invented a quartz flute - all with other stories along the way. Pieces featured on this episode: "In Wisconsin Woods," "The Un-Covered Wagon," and "Tinnitus Quartet." For more information about Brent Michael Davids and his music, visit http://www.filmcomposer.us. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com...2022-11-011h 05Moveable DoMoveable DoHilary WeeksSteve talks this week with Christian musician Hilary Weeks. She talks about growing up in Alaska, her inspirational teachers, and her passion for coconut. Featured on this episode, "He Hears Me," "Beautiful Heartbreak," "At the Same Time," and "If I Only Had Today." For more information about Hilary Weeks and her music, visit https://hilaryweeks.com/. For a full list of previous guests and an archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the music moving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-10-0449 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 5 Preview (Bonus)Just a quick preview/bonus episode talking about the upcoming Season 5 of Moveable Do. Plus, Steve shares a new piece called As God Is, We May Be. See you in 2 weeks for the launch of Season 5 on September 6! Keep the Music Moving!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-08-2306 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 4 Closer - Bwana Ni Mchungaji WanguIn this special episode of Moveable Do, Steve closes out Season 4 by sharing this season's intro song, "Bwana Ni Mchungaji Wangu" and sharing the exciting direction Moveable Do is moving for Season 5! Thank you to all the guests from this season: Roger Emerson: https://rogeremerson.com Will White: https://www.willcwhite.com Sarah Quartel: https://www.sarahquartel.com/ Andrew Maxfield: https://andrewmaxfield.org B.E. Boykin: https://beboykin.com/ Kurt Bestor: http://www.kurtbestor.com/ Bryon Black II: https://bryonblackii.com ...2022-06-1408 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSteve DanielsonThe tables get turned on Moveable Do host Steve Danielson as he gets interviewed about his life and works. Hear what it was like growing up in a large musical household, a two-week residency in Kenya, and how he works on keeping his music accessible yet enjoyable. Thank you to Jennifer Cook for conducting this interview! Pieces featured on this episode, "Croppy Boy," "I Carried Your Oxygen," "Before Long," and "One by One." For more information about Steve and his music, visit https://sdcompose.com. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the music...2022-06-0755 minMoveable DoMoveable DoCraig CourtneyComposer Craig Courtney chats with Moveable Do this week about his work with Beckenhorst Press, his time living in Austria, and how his parents found out his musical talents. With training in instrumental music, what turned him to choral music? Featured on this week's episode: "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night," "A Better Resurrection," "The Invitation" from Divine Encounter, and "Ukrainian Alleluia." For more information about Craig Courtney and his music, visit https://beckenhorstpress.com/composers. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the music moving! ...2022-05-2449 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJennifer Lucy CookThis week, composer and lyricist Jennifer Lucy Cook talks about growing up in a musical household and then taking the leap into becoming a professional musician. As a mentee of Eric Whitacre, hear how he has helped influence and shape her career path. And, have you ever watched The Bachelor and thought, this needs a musical highlight reel, you've come to the right person! Featured on this episode: "They are Mother," "For You, I Will Be an Island," "Over and Over," and "Time." For more information about Jennifer, visit https://jenniferlucycook.com. For a full archive of episodes, visit...2022-05-1750 minMoveable DoMoveable DoChrysanthe TanComposer and violinist Chrysanthe Tan joins Moveable Do this week to talk about their fascination of combining music and the spoken word, what its like to tour with Ariana Grande, and a mutual love of ours: Star Wars! Find out what Chrysanthe's favorite Star Wars song is. Featured pieces on this episode: "If You Lived in Your Body," "On the Other Hand," "Magic Lady," "I Dream of Kitty" (Premiere), and a special bonus, "Lipid Bilayer." To hear more of Chrysanthe's music, visit https://chrysanthetan.com. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep...2022-05-101h 00Moveable DoMoveable DoEric Whitacre - Episode 50!For this special 50th Moveable Do interview, Eric Whitacre joined me to talk about a wide range of topics. He discussed what his goals and ambitions were as a teenager, what music inspired him growing up, and how he eventually ended up collaborating with NASA. We went back to the beginnings of the virtual choir world and explored what might be next. I also got to pick his brain a bit about his composing process. Pieces featured on this episode: "Deep Field," "A Boy and a Girl," "Equus," and an arrangement of Trent Reznor's "Hurt." For more information about...2022-05-031h 10Moveable DoMoveable DoNazo ZakkakTake a dive into Orthodox Hymnody this week with composer Nazo Zakkak. Though he started as a jazz pianist, he has shifted his life to composing and conducting hymns for the Orthodox Christian liturgical cycle. Explore some very poignant moments as well as some humorous - like which of his pieces is based on a song from "Frozen." Featured on this episode, "Gladsome Light," "Canon for St. Andrew," "I Have Thee," and "The Angel Cried." For more information about Nazo and access to his music, visit http://www.nazozakkak.com/. For more information about this podcast as well as...2022-04-2653 minMoveable DoMoveable DoBryon Black IIThis week Bryon Black II takes the leap from a Moveable Snippet segment to a full Moveable Do interview. Listen as Bryon talks about faith and composition, the importance of music education, and his process when arranging Spirituals. Plus, find out which VeggieTales song played a role in his early compositional pursuits. Featured on this episode: "Brotherhood," "On Christmas Night," "Magnificasti me mirabilia," and "Hold On Just a Little While Longer." For more information about the music of Bryon Black II, visit https://bryonblackii.com. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo 2022-04-191h 10Moveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Eric Hunter (Benediction for a New Life)Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Eric Hunter and his piece "Benediction for a New Life." Learn more about Eric and his music at https://erichuntermusic.com. Keep the music moving! Moveable Do has been named one of the Best Music Composition Podcasts by Feedspot.com. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-04-1506 minMoveable DoMoveable DoKurt BestorMulti-faceted composer and performer Kurt Bestor sits down with Moveable Do this week to discuss a broad range of composing topics: from writing simple love songs, to writing film scores, to collaborating on projects with the Osmonds, to writing music for the 2002 Olympics! He also tells the story behind his wildly popular and currently applicable,  "Prayer of the Children." Pieces featured on this episode, "Olympic Flag Segment," "Come to My Garden," the World Premiere of "From Every Pore," and "Il Prete Rosso." For more information about Kurt and his music, visit http://www.kurtbestor.com/. For a full archive o...2022-04-121h 03Moveable DoMoveable DoB.E. BoykinThis week, composer Dr. B.E. Boykin talks about her simultaneous work as a choral professor and a composer. We go back and talk about her musical family and some of the influences that helped her on her path. Plus, what's her favorite color and what does that say about her? Featured pieces on this episode, "Consolamini," "Unified Prayer," "We Wear the Mask," and "Joshua Fit the Battle." For more information about B.E.'s music, visit https://beboykin.com/. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the music moving! --- Send in...2022-04-0535 minMoveable DoMoveable DoBonus - NW-ACDA Composer Fair (Part 3)While attending and participating in the composer fair at Northwest ACDA convention in Spokane, I was able to catch some composers and get a word about some of their latest works. This is the third part of three bonus episodes. This episode features Cary Boyce - "Ave Maria," Ash Shirazi - "A Lover Leaves", David A. Klement - "Time is...", and Judy A. Rose - "I Feel Tired Sometimes." Each composer introduces their piece and then we listen to about 90 seconds of the piece. For more info on these composers, please visit their websites: Cary...2022-04-0216 minMoveable DoMoveable DoAndrew MaxfieldSteve sits down with Andrew Maxfield and talks about growing up in a musical family, his travels around the world, his work with the poetry of Wendell Berry, and his project for orchestra and narrator, "They All Saw A Cat." Featured on this episode: "Invitation to Love," "The Singing Bowl," "For the Future," and "One Household, High and Low." Enjoy a step into the world of the Sacred Harp singing. For more information about Andrew Maxfield, visit https://andrewmaxfield.org. For more information of this podcast a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.   Andrew's M...2022-03-2954 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSarah QuartelThis week I sit down with Canadian composer Sarah Quartel for a discussion about connections: singer to singer, conductor to ensemble, choir to audience. We discuss growing up making harmonies with washing machines to singing with choirs through high school and beyond. How does Nine Inch Nails fit into Sarah's music? Let's listen and find out! Featured pieces on this episode: "The Bird's Lullaby," "Amabile Alleluia," "Peace," and "Sing, Sweet Child." For more information about Sarah and her music, visit https://www.sarahquartel.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. Keep the...2022-03-2241 minMoveable DoMoveable DoBonus - NW-ACDA Composer Fair (Part 2)While attending and participating in the composer fair at Northwest ACDA convention in Spokane, I was able to catch some composers and get a word about some of their latest works. This will be the second part of three bonus episodes. This episode features Brian Galante - "Ring Out Wild Bells," Reg Unterseher - "A Little Song of Life", Karen P. Thomas - "Alchemy", and Dawn Sonntag - "There Will Come Soft Rains." Each composer introduces their piece and then we listen to about 90 seconds of the piece.  For more info on these composers, please visit their w...2022-03-1814 minMoveable DoMoveable DoWilliam WhiteComposer, conductor, and podcaster William White talks with Moveable Do about his work in Seattle, WA. We discuss his podcast, The Classical Gabfest, his early compositions for piano and clarinet, his love of Nirvana and the Beatles, and the influence of Beethoven on his writing. Learn about his work with Harmonia, a symphony and chorus that he conducts in Seattle. Featured works on this episode: "Kyrie," "Haumea" from The Dwarf Planets, "Piano Sonata," and "Acadia Fanfare." For more information about Will and his music, visit https://www.willcwhite.com. For more information about this podcast and a full archive...2022-03-1558 minMoveable DoMoveable DoBonus - NW-ACDA Composer Fair (Part 1)While attending and participating in the composer fair at Northwest ACDA convention in Spokane, I was able to catch some composers and get a word about some of their latest works. This will be the first part of three bonus episodes. This episode features Richard Nance - "In Profundum Maris," Mari Esabel Valverde - "Winter Ride", Nicholas Ryan Kelly - "Now Boarding", and John Muehleisen - "Singing Together."  For more info on these composers, please visit their websites: Richard Nance: https://www.richardnancemusic.com/ Mari Esabel Valverde: https://marivalverde.com/ Nicholas R...2022-03-1113 minMoveable DoMoveable DoRoger EmersonSeason 4 of Moveable Do opens with a fantastic interview with Roger Emerson, one of the most performed choral composer/arrangers in the world! Join us as we talk about growing up in a musical family, his time with a rock band, his process of arranging and composing, and about some of the people that have influenced his amazing 45 year career. Featured on this episode: "Shoshone Love Song," "Red River Valley," "Stopping by Woods," and "Waving Through a Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)." You don't want to miss this interview! To learn more about Roger Emerson, visit his website https...2022-03-0858 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 4 PreviewJust a quick preview of season 4 and some podcasts that Steve has been on: The Classical Gabfest: https://cgf.buzzsprout.com/1313269/10130483 The Acorn Experience: https://anchor.fm/acornexperience/episodes/Music-With-Steve-Danielson-e1es5ko/a-a71fijm See you on March 8 for Season 4! Keep the Music Moving!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-02-2502 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Rollo Dilworth (Joshua)Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Rollo Dilworth and his piece "Joshua." Learn more about Rollo and his music at https://rollodilworth.com or hear his full interview on Moveable Do by visiting https://anchor.fm/moveabledo/episodes/Rollo-Dilworth-emsr7d/a-a3u8s7m. Moveable Do has been named one of the Best Music Composition Podcasts by Feedspot.com. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2022-02-0108 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Starkeeper (Epilogue to a Magnificent Story)Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Starkeeper and their piece "Epilogue to a Magnificent Story." Learn more about Starkeeper and their music at https://www.youtube.com/c/starkeeper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-01-2406 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Giselle WyersMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Giselle Wyers and her piece "The Waking." Learn more about Giselle and her music at https://gisellewyers.com or hear her full interview on Moveable Do by visiting https://anchor.fm/moveabledo/episodes/Giselle-Wyers-ejalde --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-01-1708 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Saunder ChoiMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Saunder Choi and his piece "New Colossus." Learn more about Saunder and his music at https://saunderchoi.com or hear his full interview on Moveable Do by visiting https://anchor.fm/moveabledo/episodes/Saunder-Choi-eik27q  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-01-0611 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Donald Callen FreedMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Donald Callen Freed and his piece "Chalk on Concrete." Learn more about Donald and his music at https://www.donaldcallenfreed.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2022-01-0108 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 3 Closer - The Itsy Bitsy SpiderIn this special episode of Moveable Do, Steve closes out Season 3 by sharing this season's intro song, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" as well as a new piece, "One Circle" for choir and chamber orchestra.  Thank you to all the guests from this season: Kurt Heinecke - https://khstudios.biz Andrea Ramsey - https://andrearamsey.com Wayne Lytle - https://animusic.com Dan Carter - https://www.danielcartermusic.com Dan Bradshaw - http://danbradshawmusic.com/ Loretta Notareschi - http://lorettanotareschi.com/ Karen Siegel - h...2021-11-2314 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Tim AttrideMoveable Snippets brings you two pieces today that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Tim Attride and his pieces "Ecce Mysterium" and "Spero Te." Learn more about Tim and his music at https://timattride.wixsite.com/tim-attride-music.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-11-1907 minMoveable DoMoveable DoGeorge M AtwellThis week George M Atwell talks with Moveable Do about the ins an outs of his varied career as a composer, pianist, and producers. Share in some of his fascinating stories - including working with Michael Jackson and the band that trashed the studio. And what exactly is the "Atwellian Mode"? Featured on this episode: "Fly!" "Emmanuel, God is With Us," "God is Movin'," and "Fuga Internetus." For more information about George Atwell, visit https://georgematwellmusic.com/. For a full archive of episodes, please visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2021-11-1653 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSergio BarerThis week, Sergio Barer talks with Moveable about growing up in Mexico and his career as a professional pianist before turning to composition. Learn about what sort of music he was listening to as he grew up; learn about his album, "Piano Music for One Hand;" learn about his own podcast, Let's Talk About Music! Compositions featured on this episode: "Por que me vine?" "Enthusiasm," "The Spirit," and "The Song of the Sea." For more information about Sergio Barer, visit https://sergiobarer.com/. To learn more about this podcast and for a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose...2021-11-0954 minMoveable DoMoveable DoZanaida RoblesDr. Zanaida Robles sits down with Steve this week to talk about her passion in diversity and inclusion in music education. We discuss her interest in story telling and relationship building, her rather unusual choice for a first instrument, and what it's like working with John Williams as a studio vocalist. Compositions featured on this episode: "Veni Sancte Spiritus," "Psalm 61," "She Lingers On," and "Nunc Dimittis." For more information about Zanaida Robles, visit https://zanaidarobles.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2021-11-0251 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMelissa DunphyLet's get political! Australian-born composer Dr. Melissa Dunphy joins Moveable Do this week to discuss growing up in Australia with immigrant parents and how that shaped her political ideology. Listen as she shares her journey as she discovered music to be a perfect outlet for her political passions. Featured on this episode: "What Do You Think I Fought For on Omaha Beach?" "American DREAMers," "Halcyon Days," and "The Gonzalez Cantata." To learn more about Melissa Dunphy, visit her website http://www.melissadunphy.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send i...2021-10-261h 09Moveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Joseph VirgilioMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Joseph Virgilio and his piece "Le Notte Delle Cappelle Medicee" for SSAA choir. To learn more about Joseph, check out his published works through Forton UK, Bergmann Edition, and Music for Brass. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-10-2106 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJonathan CampbellThis week, Dr. Jonathan Campbell takes Moveable Do on a journey through the Midwest as we talk about music publishing, conducting, and singing. We also talk about some wishes and plans for a rather unusual cantata. Featured on this episode: "The Final Harvest," "Sorrow and Sadness Shall Flee Away," "The Lone Wild Bird," and "Hush the Ocean Wild." Find his SoundCloud stream at https://soundcloud.com/jon-campbell-589736139?fbclid=IwAR10fDHhteFba6vx6cMd-q0a0JCPbSnj3iUxUTp9il9lrMlBS9NvxfnUUdk. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveable do.  --- Send i...2021-10-1955 minMoveable DoMoveable DoNatalie DietterichThis week, Natalie Dietterich shares with Moveable Do the lessons that she learned about pacing during her composition classes, what her dream piece would be to write, and about her international multidisciplinary collaboration that was life changing for her. Featured on this episode: "Aeolian Dust," "Chain Link Fences," "Conversations with Strangers," and "Bound." For more information about Natalie Dietterich, visit her website at https://www.nataliedietterich.com/. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-10-1259 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - John PaulsonMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer John Michael Paulson and his piece "Dream Land." Learn more about John and his music at https://www.johnmichaelpaulson.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-10-1110 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Engelhardt UnaebMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Namibian composer Engelhardt Unaeb and his piece "A Star Named Hoba." Learn more about Engelhardt and his music at https://soundcloud.com/engelhardtunaeb. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-10-0708 minMoveable DoMoveable DoKaren SiegelThis week on Moveable Do, Dr. Karen Siegel talks about how she has turned the pandemic into an opportunity to explore aleatoric music and play with the latency inherent in making music through video calls. Hear about her work with C4 (no, not the explosives!). Featured on this episode: "Here I Am," "Meditation," "Why Do We Love Our Guns?" and "How She Could Not Drive." For more information about Karen, visit http://karensiegel.com/. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/m...2021-10-051h 04Moveable DoMoveable DoLoretta NotareschiMoveable Do was fortunate to sit down with Loretta Notareschi and explore the vast array of her compositions - from string quartets, to choral music, to classical ukulele. We also talk about what music and composers have influenced her style. Featured on this episode: "Evocations," "Form'd of Joy and Mirth," "So Live!", and "String Quartet OCD." For more information about Loretta, visit http://lorettanotareschi.com/. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-2846 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Joyce VickeryMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Joyce Vickery and her lovely piece "Sing Your Maker Praise." Learn more about Joyce and her music at https://vickerymusic.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-2806 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Tom CouncilMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Tom Council and his moving piece "We Will Remember Them (Lux Aeterna)." Learn more about Tom at https://tomcouncil.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-2508 minMoveable DoMoveable DoDan BradshawDr. Dan Bradshaw, professor of music at BYU-Hawaii talks with Moveable Do this week about the joys of living in Hawaii, the influences of his composer father, his missionary experience in the Czech Republic, and his work with the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition. He also talks about his love of the stars above and the seas below. Featured on this episode: "The Dead Praying for Me," "Hall of Mirrors," "On the Cooler," and "Consolation." For more information about Dan Bradshaw and his compositions, visit http://danbradshawmusic.com/. For a full archive of episodes of Moveable Do, visit https...2021-09-211h 03Moveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Iris SzeghyMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Slovak composer, Iris Szeghy and her choral cycle "Three Shakespeare Songs." Learn more about Iris and her music at http://www.szeghy.ch.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-1612 minMoveable DoMoveable DoDan CarterOn this episode, composer Dan Carter talks about his work in and out of the LDS church, his journey to find his identity, and how that has influenced his compositions. Featured in this episode: "Little Sonata in C," "Dance of Our Living," "By the River, I Lay Down," and a special performance of "Come Unto Him." For more information about Dan Carter, visit https://www.danielcartermusic.com. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-141h 04Moveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Bryon Black IIMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Bryon Black II and his gospel piece "Forward." Learn more about Bryon at https://bryonblackii.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-1208 minMoveable DoMoveable DoWayne Lytle (Animusic)Best known as the co-creator and composer behind the hit series Animusic, Wayne Lytle joins Moveable Do this week to talk about the journey through music and his love of computers that resulted in the combination of animation and music. We discuss some of the challenges of starting a new company and creating new software as well as some of our favorite Animusic moments. This podcast is best appreciated with the videos as well that will be posted on the Moveable Do Listeners group on Facebook. Featured on this episode: "Pipe Dream," "Resonant Chamber," "Polyannagon," and "Pogo Sticks." For...2021-09-071h 13Moveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Joy ByfordMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Joy Byford and her piece "Song of the River." Learn more about Joy at https://joymusing.blogspot.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-09-0208 minMoveable DoMoveable DoAndrea RamseySteve talks this week with Dr. Andrea Ramsey. She talks with Moveable Do about her most influential teachers on her musical journey, what keeps drawing her back to composing choral music, and what it is that inspires her to be her best self. Featured on this episode: "TwainSong," "Each Slow Dusk," "A Hive of Frightened Bees," and her recent major work, "Suffrage Cantata." For more information about Andrea Ramsey, visit https://andrearamsey.com. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-08-3154 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Keane SouthardMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Keane Southard and his setting of "The Lord's Prayer." Visit Andrew's site at https://keansouthard.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-08-3010 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoveable Snippet - Andrew MaxfieldMoveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Our first Moveable Snippet comes from Andrew Maxfield and his piece, "The Door." Visit Andrew's site at https://andrewmaxfield.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-08-2705 minMoveable DoMoveable DoKurt HeineckeFor the first episode of Season 3 of Moveable Do, Steve chats with Kurt Heinecke, best known for his work with VeggieTales, 3-2-1 Penguins, and other projects with Big Idea Entertainment. Kurt talks about his influences from his musical family, his multi-faceted instrument playing history, and, of course, his work on VeggieTales. And did you know he's also a professional photographer? Featured on this episode: "Bellybutton," "Walking Rocks" from the movie, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, "The Hill" from the series, Superbook, and "My Love Has Gone Across the Sea" from the upcoming series Wingfeather Saga. For more...2021-08-241h 07Let\'s Talk About Music!Let's Talk About Music!A conversation with composer Steve DanielsonSteve Danielson is a conductor, artistic director and composer who lives in Seattle. He conducts the Ensign Symphony and Chorus. Come and enjoy the conversation and the music.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sergio-barer/support2021-06-2935 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSeason 2 Closer (Bonus!)Steve wraps up season 2 by thanking his guests, talking about the merch store, and previewing a couple of his own compositions. Plus, a little behind-the-scenes information that could change the way you listen to Moveable Do. Featured on this episode: "Midnight Dance" and "Together in Song." For a full archive of episodes visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  For information about this season's guests visit their websites: Jake Runestad - https://jakerunestad.com Moira Smiley - https://moirasmiley.com J.D. Frizzell - https://jdfrizzell.com/ Sarah Riskind - https://s...2021-04-2712 minMoveable DoMoveable DoPaul AitkenDr. Paul Aitken wraps up Season 2 of Moveable Do with a discussion of the differences between Ontario, Canada and Norman, Oklahoma, his compositional process, and what sort of music he would write if he had unlimited time and resources. And what's it like being known as the "Flanders Fields" guy? Featured on this episode: "Flanders Fields," "And None Shall Be Afraid: A Plea for Peace in 5 Movements," "How Can I Keep From Singing," and "Au Claire de la Lune." To learn more about Paul, visit https://www.paulaitkenmusic.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https...2021-04-201h 09Moveable DoMoveable DoEllen Gilson VothDr. Ellen Gilson Voth delights Moveable Do this week with a discussion about the sheet music publishing world, her influential music teachers, and her own work as an educator. Featured on this episode: "Today I Will," "Across the Empty Square," and two new pieces, "Above Gravity," and "I Had No Time to Hate." For more information about Ellen, please visit https://www.ellengilsonvoth.net/. For a full archive of episodes, please visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-04-1357 minMoveable DoMoveable DoEric William BarnumThis week Moveable Do welcomes Dr. Eric William Barnum. We discuss the podcast that he co-hosts called The Choral Contrarians, story telling through choral music, and finding relaxation in the weird and the odd. And what does it mean to be contrarian in the choral world, anyway? Featured on this episode: "She Walks in Beauty," "Adoramus Te, Christe," "The Sounding Sea," and "The Stars Stand Up in the Air." For more information about Eric Barnum, visit his website: http://www.ericwilliambarnum.com/. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://SDCompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice m...2021-04-061h 05Moveable DoMoveable DoLibby LarsenDr. Libby Larsen shares her time, talent, and expertise with us this week as we discuss growing up in a Catholic school before Vatican II, her compositional process, her love of water and lakes and her long-distance running...on purpose! Featured on this episode: "Sorrow Song and Jubilee," "Wolf Song in Los Angeles," "Holy Roller," and "Deep Summer Music." To learn more about Libby, visit https://libbylarsen.com/. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-03-301h 01Moveable DoMoveable DoRuss HowardThis week, Russ Howard takes Moveable Do to the movies. Russ talks about working with film, TV, and video game music and how to develop musical ideas for characters. He also talks about the connection between Hallmark movies and horror slashers. Featured on this episode: "Finding a Friend," "Best Friends," "Meet the Girls," and "Body Parts." For more information about Russ, check out his IMDB page, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2035423/. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...2021-03-2352 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJoan SzymkoThis week on Moveable Do, Joan Szymko takes us on an adventure of topics including accessibility and universality, African drumming, selecting texts, and an in-depth discussion of Alzheimer's. Featured on this episode: "Nada te Turbe," "Hodie," "River," and highlights from her major work, "Shadow and Light." If you listen carefully, you might even hear a bit of "It Takes a Village." For more information about Joan and her music, visit https://joanszymko.com. For a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-03-161h 05Moveable DoMoveable DoRosephanye PowellDr. Rosephanye Powell delights Moveable Do this week with her discussion of music education, Imposter Syndrome, and performance practice for Spirituals. Truly, an enlightening conversation! Featured on this week's episode: "I Dream a World," "The Word was With God," "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," and "With What Shall I Come," a gift for Dr. Anton Armstrong. For more music from Rosephanye Powell, visit http://rosephanyepowell.com. For a full archive of this podcast, visit SDCompose.com/movabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-03-091h 02Moveable DoMoveable DoJen WagnerThis week on Moveable Do, Jen Wagner talks about her work as a music educator in Hershey, writing piano music at midnight, and her database of composers. Featured on this episode: "In the Bleak Midwinter," "In Flander's Fields," "Lacrimosa," and "We are the Children." Plus, special appearances from "Mommy's Memories," and "Mariah." To hear more of Jen's music, visit http://jenwagnermusic.com/. For more information about this podcast and full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-03-0255 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMari Esabel ValverdeSteve talks this week with Mari Esabel Valverde about issues of being and teaching transgender students, a shared love of language learning, and inspiration drawn from the nature around us all. If Mari could be around one type of nature, what would it be? Featured on this week's episode: "Cantares," "Crossing," "Border Lines," and "Oracle of Spring." To learn more about Mari, visit https://marivalverde.com/. For a full archive of episodes of this show, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-02-2358 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJohn MuehleisenSeattle-based composer John Muehleisen talks to Moveable Do this week about Northwest Choral Publishers, his major influences as a composer, and the connection between sacred and secular music. Featured on this episode: "Eat Your Vegetables! - Set One," "The Stars Still Shine," "When All is Done," and "But Who Shall Return Us Our Children: A Kipling Passion." To learn more about John Muehleisen, visit his website at https://johnmuehleisen.com/. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2021-02-161h 00Moveable DoMoveable DoSarah RiskindDr. Sarah Riskind talks to Moveable Do this week about her work with Sephardic music, improvisation, and her love for early music, though not necessarily in that order. Featured on this week's episode: "Psalm of the Sky," "Weep, O Mine Eyes," "Oseh Shalom," and highlights from her "Oz Cantata. Find more music by Sarah Riskind by visiting https://sarahriskind.com/. For more information about this podcast and a full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-02-0948 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJ.D. FrizzellThis week, Dr. J.D. Frizzell, teacher at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN, talks about the struggle of writing with new baby in the house, helping students learn to compose, and how the work of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis influenced his writing style. Featured on this episode: "And I Can Sing," "The Lamb," "This is Life to Come," and highlights from his "Magnificat." To learn more about J.D., visit his website: https://jdfrizzell.com/. For more information about this podcast and full archive of episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: h...2021-02-0258 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMoira SmileyThis week, Moira Smiley, in her fun, authentic manner, talks about folk songs, singing, and body percussion as well as issues of isolation and technology. Featured on this episode: "I Have a Voice," "Time in Our Voices," "Wire You Here," and "Bellow" (with special appearance of "Bring Me Little Water Silvy"). To hear more of Moira's music, visit her website at https://moirasmiley.com. For more information about this podcast and an archive of past episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-01-2653 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJake RunestadTo kick off Season 2 of Moveable Do, Steve sits down with Jake Runestad to talk about how he got into composing, issues of social justice, and of course, Nyon Nyon. Pieces featured on this episode, "Come to the Woods," "Let My Love Be Heard," "The Secret of the Sea," and "Spirited Light." Visit Jake's website at https://jakerunestad.com. For more an archive of all past episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2021-01-1952 minMoveable DoMoveable DoTake Me Back (Bonus!)As Steve wraps up Season One of Moveable Do, he gives a big thanks to his guests and tells you about the piece that has been the theme music for this season. Featured on this episode: "Take Me Back (A New American Folk Song)." For more information about this podcast, visit sdcompose.com/moveabledo. This season's guests: Saunder Choi: https://www.saunderchoi.com/ Evans Mbinji: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDidPfwJdKOC02rxjabcjQ Giselle Wyers: https://www.gisellewyers.com/ Fahad Siadat: http://www.fahadsiadat.com/ Mike Merrill: https...2020-12-0108 minMoveable DoMoveable DoRollo DilworthThis week, Dr. Rollo Dilworth talks about his influences from a very young age up to the present. He also talks about his work with young, developing voices and takes a couple questions from some younger listeners. Featured on this episode, "I Sing Because I'm Happy," "Joshua," "I Dream a World," "Gift to be Free," and "Why a Caged Bird Sings." And from the 150 works he has published, what was the first? For more information about this podcast, visit SDCompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-11-2448 minMoveable DoMoveable DoDan ForrestThis week, Steve sits down with Dr. Dan Forrest and talks about some of his greatest influences and the lessons he learned about writing a melody and keeping things simple. Featured in this episode: Shalom; fermata; and et Deus ispiravit, the silent kiss, and Epilogue from the breath of life. Also, advice that Dan would give to himself 20 years ago. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-11-171h 01Moveable DoMoveable DoChad "Sir Wick" HughesFrom Jazz to R&B, from concert band to orchestras, Dr. Chad "Sir Wick" Hughes, talks about his diverse musical styles. Hear how his path from Michigan to Kansas to Louisiana and finally to Atlanta shaped his musical ideals. Featured on this episode: "Tale of Two Fools," "Ruth and Boaz," "I Thank You Lord," and "Visions of a Renaissance." And what is a "Novical" anyway? For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-11-1056 minMoveable DoMoveable DoDale TrumboreComposer Dale Trumbore discusses her journey to composition through the lens of self-doubt and self-mastery. Featured on this episode: "Infinitely and Without Apology," "Faster," "Fifteen Ways to Splinter a Sunset," and "How to Go On." Also, hear about how her writing and composing go hand in hand. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-11-0356 minMoveable DoMoveable DoChris FraleyHawaii-based composer Chris Fraley discusses how his background as a math and science wiz influences his love for counterpoint. Featured in this episode: "Eire's Call," "The Plains," "Hine Ma Tov," and the premiere of the recording of "A Light Exists In Spring." Plus, experimentations with Just Intonation. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-10-2757 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJocelyn Hagen and Tim TakachComposers Jocelyn Hagen and Tim Takach discuss what it's like to be married to another composer and how they balance their work and family lives. Hear how they both have unique compositional styles and working methods. Featured on this episode: "Hands" and "Hummingbird" by Jocelyn; "Helios" and "Neither Angels, Nor Demons, Nor Powers" by Tim. Also, learn about the formation of their a cappella duo, Nation. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-10-2055 minMoveable DoMoveable DoBrian TateThis week, composer Brian Tate talks about his music education journey that took him around the world - across three continents! He also talks about his work as a clinician for musicians as well as business leaders. Featured on this episode: "Gate, Gate," "Hold Me, Rock Me," "We Are One," and "Take Down These Walls." What does Brian do in his free time? The answer may surprise you! For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-10-1354 minMoveable DoMoveable DoAlly CzyzewiczThis week, Polish-Italian-American composer Ally Czyzewicz talks about her love of choral music and her musical production called "Our Family." Featured on this episode: "Cien," "Diversity," "Aurora," and "Jesenia." You'll also find out about her band, Casimir Effect. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-10-0635 minMoveable DoMoveable DoJudy RoseJoin me as I talk with Judy Rose about her journey from West Virginia to Oregon and how she eventually came to write original choral spirituals. Featured on this episode: "Om Shanti Om," "I've Found Me a River," "A Jubilant Day," and "You're Not Alone in This World." Come meet the Native American flute named Quiet Bear. For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-09-2959 minMoveable DoMoveable DoFahad SiadatThis week Dr. Fahad Siadat discusses how he is working to combine the worlds of new music composition and advocacy-driven choral music. Featured in this episode: "Epilogue in A-Flat Minor," "The Vast Sea," "The Beacon (Be Sturdy and Full of Hope)," and "The Valley of Wonderment." See if we can answer the question: an epilogue to what? For more information and a full episode archive, visit SDCompose.com/MoveableDo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-09-2259 minMoveable DoMoveable DoMike MerrillDr. Mike Merrill discusses his major influences as a composer including his saxophone playing and years living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Hear him discuss meeting and wooing his wife and what piece he'd like to have on a deserted island. Featured in this episode, "Loch Lomond," "Ecce Sacerdos Magnus," "Hateful is the Dark Blue Sky," and his oratorio, "The Martyrdom of the Saints." For more information, visit SDCompose.com/moveabledo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-09-151h 00Moveable DoMoveable DoGiselle WyersDr. Giselle Wyers, professor of choral music at the University of  Washington, talks about her path from budding singer to internationally  acclaimed composer and conductor. Featured on this episode: "The  Waking," "The Lonely Land," and the choral cycle "And All Shall Be Well"  as well as the answer to the question, what did Giselle want to be when  she grew up? For more information visit SDCompose.com/MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-09-0850 minMoveable DoMoveable DoEvans MbinjiThis week, Steve interviews Evans Mbinji, composer, arranger, conductor, and teacher from Nairboi Kenya. Evans describes the difference between sacred and non-sacred music performance in Kenya. He also talks about what he learned from choirs in the USA when he was on exchange here in 2018. Music featured on this episode: "Simama imara," "Bwana Nipe Pesa," and "Jambo Bwana." For more information about this podcast, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-09-0136 minMoveable DoMoveable DoSaunder ChoiSteve talks with Filipino composer Saunder Choi about growing up in Manila, his feelings when he moved to Boston and then to LA, and how his viewpoint as an immigrant shapes his compositions. Featuring excerpts from "Brothers of the Sea," "The New Colossus," "Leron, Leron Sinta" and "Ang Tren." Plus the answer to the question, "What is the first song that Saunder remembers singing?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-08-2543 minMoveable DoMoveable DoIntroductionSteve introduces himself and the podcast to the world. And why is it called Moveable Do anyway? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message2020-08-1907 min