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CUEcastRobert SterlingRobert Sterling talks about the benefits of YouthCUE for teenagers from his vantage point as a composer, song writer, arranger, and producer.2022-05-2308 min
CUEcastDr. Allen LottDr. Allen Lott is Professor of Music History in the School of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Allen is a renowned researcher and musicologist with a special interest in Brahms’s Requiem. Today, you will hear Dr. Lott make interesting comparisons to the selection of Brahms’s texts and how YouthCUE selects its anthems for our festival participants to sing. Listen as Allen provides his fascinating insights on beauty and truth.2022-04-0811 min
CUEcastDr. Allen LottDr. Allen Lott is a renowned researcher and musicologist. Allen has also been an avid YouthCUE supporter from the very beginning, providing encouragement, insights, and support for the ministry we seek to provide. Two of Allen’s now-adult children, Andy and Jessie-Anne, have been YouthCUE participants over the years. Dr. Lott is Professor of Music History in the School of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has recently written a fascinating book on Brahms’s Requiem, which is his topic today.2022-03-0410 min
CUEcastMark Edwards, Hymn CorrespondentMark Edwards returns today with another inspiring story of how hymns have sustained him and his family through some of life’s most trying times. As YouthCUE seeks to create healthy soundtracks in teenager’s lives, we need to keep in mind how the beauty of hymns can be used to provide powerful permanent underpinnings for students growing up quickly to become adults. 2022-02-1807 min
CUEcastPolyrhythmDan Jean is a frequent writer on the YouthCUE website and also in our monthly newsletter. Dan was also a guest in some of our early CUEcast episodes. A retired Methodist minister now living in upper Washington State, Dan has a way of discerning the most relevant issues and providing us timely inspiration. Today, Dan’s latest piece, titled POLYRHYTHMN, will inform, inspire, comfort and encourage.2022-02-1108 min
CUEcastConvergeDr. Tim Lyles is the Minister of Music and youth choir director at Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas. A long-time participant in YouthCUE events with his student choirs, Tim is creative on many levels in his ministry with teenagers. Today, Tim talks about some of his favorite student choir music, along with a new concept he has pioneered, called CONVERGE.2022-02-0720 min
CUEcastTaking the RiskMatt Allen is an attorney and a YouthCUE alumnus living in San Antonio. You may have read some of Matt’s writings in the YouthCUE newsletter, or perhaps you heard earlier episodes written by Matt. Today’s episode, THE HINGES OF HISTORY, encourages us to be true to ourselves and to pursue our passions with energy, gratitude, humility, and confidence. When we unapologetically express our God-given gifts, the world around us changes for the better and a little bit of history is made for the good.2022-02-0405 min
CUEcastA Timely Dialogue with the YouthCUE Team in San AntonioWelcome to Season 3 of CUEcast! In today’s episode, Randy engages the YouthCUE staff in a discussion of ways we hope to move forward with our programming and other ministry offerings in 2022. Tina McCartney, Daniel Zamora, and Edie Dutton will be interviewed with the hope that our listeners will call upon a member of the YouthCUE staff when we can assist you with your ministry.2022-01-0318 min
CUEcastCUEcast Classic Episode 88 - Dr. Daniel ZamoraDr. Daniel Zamora, Keyboard Artist in Residence at YouthCUE, shares with us three of his lovely carol arrangements for various instruments. Also are included are the background stories on these arrangements from the time Dan grew up as a lad in Mexico City. This episode will be a wonderful gift for the beginning of our Advent Season.2021-11-3012 min
CUEcastCUEcast Axiom Episode 8Randy continues his series on “Distancing Our Student Choirs.” Robert and Cindy Sterling read today’s episode, providing a recap of earlier series episodes and providing four distinct advantages for having our students properly distanced when they sing in the choral setting. At YouthCUE, we have seen students grow into this new space by singing more confidently and sensitively.2021-10-2905 min
CUEcastCUEcast Axiom Episode 7Randy continues his series on “Distancing Our Student Choirs.” Today, we look at the advantages to the choral sound when young singers are spaced appropriately and have room to breathe, listen, produce their own sound, and blend. Three decades of festivals at YouthCUE have provided the laboratory for finding better ways to seat and stand students so they can provide a better, more vibrant, more in-tune sound.2021-10-2207 min
CUEcastCUEcast Classic Episode 82YouthCUE alumnus and now senior pastor Stuart Lamkin provides memories from his youth choir experience and lessons learned in student choirs for his ministry today. Stuart’s memory of music provides a virtual anthology of text, melodies, and harmonies as he recounts his time singing as a teenager. Listen, and be amazed and inspired! 2021-10-1922 min
CUEcastCUEcast Axiom Episode 5YouthCUE alumnus Matt Allen shares a story about the piano he played as a young piano student. In the true and colorful narrative, titled “In Praise of Wurlitzers,” Matt describes how imperfect situations and second place wins provide us powerful opportunities to become more empathetic, caring people. Using what we have, we can make an enormous contribution to those younger around us. This episode is read by Robert Sterling.2021-10-0805 min
CUEcastCUEcoach inventor discusses his philosophy of teaching kids … and adultsIn April, Dr. Jonathan Rodgers released a brand new teaching vehicle for students called CUEcoach. As YouthCUE sought to engage directors and students to provide them new methods of teaching through the pandemic and beyond, Jonathan suggested an innovative video approach that would take choral training directly to the young singers. In this episode, Randy and Jonathan discuss how this great new educational offering came to be, how he made it so engaging, and how it was produced.2021-05-1927 min
CUEcastThe spoken word as artWe welcome back our friend Angelique Feaster Evans as our guest on Episode 65. Angelique, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Mahogany Ensemble Theater in Shreveport, LA, is a world-class artist and performer. In this conversation, we will ask Angelique to share with us some of her favorite pieces of poetry and prose. Angelique never fails to inspire, enlighten, educate, and motivate us at YouthCUE. We invite you to listen in on the beauty!2021-03-1750 min
CUEcastA choral professor’s philosophy for inspiring excellenceDr. Paul Neal is Director of Choral Activities at Berry College in Rome, GA. Having completed his DMA at UCLA under Donald Neuen, Paul was an early YouthCUE alumnus, having grown up through high school singing in Randy’s church youth choir. Paul’s musical journey beyond high school was traveled alongside a number of highly successful colleagues and a handful of extraordinary teachers. From all these relationships, Paul has gleaned an enormous cache of experience and inspiration, a treasure-trove he is now able to pass along to his students at Berry. Don’t miss this warm and wonderful chat!2021-03-0940 min
CUEcastIntroducing V21, YouthCUE’s Original Virtual FestivalFor months -- which feels like years -- student choir directors have been searching high and low for something meaningful we can provide our students to help them feel connected, energized, and engaged in music making and community building. In this episode of CUEcast, Randy discusses the concepts behind V21 (YouthCUE’s original virtual festival) and how it will minister to dozens of choirs and hundreds of students in the late spring of 2021. Listen in and see how you and your students can engage and participate. V21 is quite an intriguing concert, and most surprisingly, it will be an easy wi...2020-12-1511 min
CUEcastAn interview with the Rev. Dr. Amy ButlerHaving served as a missionary in New Orleans and later as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington D.C. (2003-2014) followed by Riverside Church in New York City (2014-2019), Amy has always been fascinated by the question, “What does it take to build a community that can change the world?” Amy now serves at Interim Pastor at National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C., whose church facility is the rehearsal venue for all YouthCUE festival events in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. You’ll not want to miss this important and enlightening CUEcast episode!2020-11-2430 min
CUEcastHelping our students deal with the mental/emotional effects of the pandemicDr. Cary Savage, a YouthCUE alumnus, is a brain scientist and professor at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Having previously taught at Harvard Medical School and the University of Kansas, Cary’s expertise in brain imaging provides him valuable insights into the effects of pandemic isolation and how student choir directors can help their students -- and ourselves -- through this time. Join us for this insightful discussion!2020-11-1016 min
CUEcastIt’s Election Day 2020 - Becoming instruments of God’s peace in a fragmented and broken worldRandy leads a conversation with YouthCUE friends Pam Dunagan as well as Dan and Carlene Jean on discovering inner peace and sharing that gift with those around us. Set in the midst of our current and bitter political fray, the discussion will center around how God offers love and comfort to all of us. Please join us for this enlightening episode!2020-11-0341 min
CUEcastA conversation with Dr. Rollo DilworthRandy interviews Rollo Dilworth, composer, Professor of Choral Music Education and Chair of the Department of Music Education and Therapy at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance in Philadelphia. In this rich interview, we discuss the role of the arts in the struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States. Dr. Dilworth describes his own growing up experience and what propelled him to become one of the leading authorities across North America in choral education and the arts. Tune in to hear Rollo’s story and his commitment to the choral idiom as a means of c...2020-10-2031 min
CUEcastHad it not been for John StinsonIn 1983, budding young youth choir director Randy Edwards came face to face with his own racism in an unexpected and most unlikely way. It was through a gentle and loving confrontation with then fourteen-year-old John Stinson that the course correction began. In this episode, Randy tells the story and engages in a rich and powerful dialogue with John Stinson, now 51. You’ll not want to miss this life-changing episode for the whole YouthCUE network and, indeed, for the whole world. Please join us!2020-10-1353 min
CUEcastWhat white Americans need to hear from the African American communityRandy interviews actress, teacher, social activist Angelique Feaster Evans about the current climate of race relations and where we are in our nation’s progress towards racial equality and social justice. The questions and solutions are often complex and Angelique is, as always, brilliant in her communication on key issues. Sometimes what needs to be said is not easy to hear. However, when communicated by one as loving and sincere as Angelique, white Americans are inspired to be newly energized and sensitized as the allies we need to be with the communities of color around us. Please listen with open he...2020-10-0651 min
CUEcastA Conversation With UNT's Dr. Allen HightowerDr. Allen Hightower is currently Director of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas. Previous to his appointment at UNT, he was Director of Choral Activities at Luther College as well as Director of Choral Studies at Sam Houston State University. In this interview, Randy and Allen will discuss the challenges to choral directors going forward in and beyond the COVID pandemic and how directors can actively meet the needs of today while preparing for the future.2020-09-2924 min
CUEcastPanel Discussion - Church Student Choir DirectorsFour church student choir directors discuss their approaches at the beginning of a new school year. Each of these leaders has been known for creativity and innovation even before the pandemic began. All directors in the YouthCUE network will benefit greatly by hearing the discussion of these highly effective colleagues.2020-09-2246 min
CUEcastPanel Discussion - Community Choir DirectorsTwo faith‐based community youth choir directors discuss their current programs and how they are seeking to keep their students connected during the pandemic. Hearing about the journeys of these directors will help all of us be better and do better jobs ministering to our students.2020-09-1543 min
CUEcastPanel Discussion - High School Choir Directors Anna Osterman and Remington FosterIn the thick of beginning a new school year, Randy speaks with two outstanding high school choral directors, Anna Osterman and CUEcast returning guest Remington Foster, about the challenges they are facing and how they continue to move towards hopeful futures in their schools. In this episode, we discuss totally new challenges as well as new methods of teaching and connecting with students.2020-09-0847 min
CUEcastEpisode 39: Looking Back on the First Year of CUEcastRandy looks back on the first thirty‐nine episodes of CUEcast, which together have brought us to the first anniversary of the podcast. What began as an every‐other‐week episode accelerated into an every‐week program at the beginning of the pandemic in March. We’ve learned a great deal in over these fifty two weeks, and there’s much more to glean in the future.2020-09-0128 min
CUEcastAdolescent Sanctuaries, Pt 3 - The Spirit of LibertyPamela Dunagan again joins Randy for a continuation of the discussion of Adolescent Sanctuaries. In this episode, the continued dialogue will revolve around equipping directors to help students stake out their own private safe places to enrich them and see them through life’s difficult stretches. Join us for this down-to-earth conversation between friends addressing the deeper needs of students today.2020-08-2535 min
CUEcastKaty Lundeen - A Delightful Duet Between Science and MusicKaty Lundeen directs a youth choir in San Diego, but her day job is in a large Japanese pharmaceutical company. Her area of expertise (other than directing student choirs) is in neuroscience biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases; which means she searches for and analyzes proteins that can tell us how drugs are interacting with the brain. Like a lot of us, Katy has been working from home for the past several months, and she’s looking forward to when she might be able to work in the lab again.2020-08-1830 min
CUEcastErin Kirn - A YouthCUE Alumna Describes the Front Lines of the COVID PandemicIn this episode, a YouthCUE alumna talks about her experience in youth choir and how it has prepared her to be on the front lines battling COVID-19. Erin Kirn was part of her youth choir from the start of 7th grade through the summer following her senior year of high school, and during this time she traveled across the United States participating in mission projects and concerts. Erin recounts her best youth choir memories and recalls some of the music which continues to support her work today.2020-08-1132 min
CUEcastA Special Tribute to the Life of Babs BaughBabs Baugh was a world-class stateswoman with a heart of gold, a talented musician, a dedicated fan of the arts, and a philanthropist to many deserving causes. She always seemed to have time to minister to friends who were hurting or listen to anyone who needed to talk, and she always knew how to find humor. To the end, she continued to fill her life with relationships old and new, ever thinking forward and giving her best energies to the people she dearly loved and cared about. This special episode, part spoken tribute and part musical salutation, represents some of...2020-08-0437 min
CUEcastRising Star Elaine Hagenberg on the Phenomenon "O Love"Elaine Hagenberg is a powerful new voice in church music. Although she has only been a full-time composer for 24 months, Elaine has already blessed the world with a colorful array of elegant choral compositions. One need only to Google “O Love” to discover how powerfully her music has impacted the lives of church, high school, and collegiate choirs around the world. Elaine's style of composition leaves singers and listeners mesmerized by the beauty of her melodies, harmonies and haunting accompaniment.2020-07-2838 min
CUEcastHeather Sorenson - Writing Music That Expresses Universal FeelingsHeather Sorenson is one of the bright luminaries in church music today. Creating fresh choral settings of texts ancient and contemporary, Heather’s compositions seem to capture the essence of singers’ emotions from the first read through. In this interview, Randy will discuss with Heather the process of creativity which enables her to resonate so powerfully with the singers for whom she writes.2020-07-2128 min
CUEcastPreston Edwards - This Is the Kind of Person I Want to BeYouthCUE Vice-President, Preston Edwards, turns thirty-five years old today, meaning he is now age-eligible to become President of the United States. In this special birthday interview, father (Randy) and son (Preston) discuss some of what it means to be an official, bona fide adult as recognized by the American political structure. Preston will describe the person he has been, who he is seeking to be, and the leader he hopes to become.2020-07-1429 min
CUEcastMark Hayes - The Creative Process Through Good Times and BadMark Hayes, one of the most prolific church music composers of our generation, discusses with Randy how he approaches music composition during normal days as well as the uncertain times of COVID-19. For the past 40 years, Mark has invested his efforts full-time into creating beautiful music for churches, schools, and concert halls across the globe, writing music as varied and beautiful as it is relevant. Today, Mark gives a special look at specific anthems, including some of Mark’s new music on the horizon.2020-07-0731 min
CUEcastSanctuary, Part 2Pam and Randy pick up where they left off discussing how choir directors can help their students build their own personal sanctuaries. Safe spaces are very important for all teenagers, but for some they are absolutely critical. The pandemic clamor, the relentless political mayhem, and the endless noise of life in 2020 can all combine to create chaos for adolescents. In this part of the dialogue, Pam discusses the concept YouthCUE has put forth for years—that we are in the ministry of creating soundtracks for life. This reality has perhaps never been more important than it is going forward in 2020.2020-06-3025 min
CUEcastGod Has Work for Us to DoIn this powerful interview, James Wells, Director of Music and Director of Student Choirs at Brentwood United Methodist Church, Nashville, tells a compelling story about taking his students inside the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center in Chicago. It’s a riveting narrative, and the result is blest and enriched teenagers everywhere you look. James also provides helpful insights regarding helping our students through the disappointments of postponed graduations, canceled choir tours, and the challenge of losing important milestone events and waiting for our world to find its new normal. James’ ministry with his large student choirs runs deep, and this inte...2020-06-2333 min
CUEcastSanctuary, Part 1Pam Dunagan is a political science professor at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio. Having spent a number of years as a clinical counselor and also as a volunteer choir singer, Pam has a unique perspective on how choral music can contribute to the mental health of teenagers and adults alike. In this conversation, Randy and Pam will explore ways we can help teenagers construct for themselves healthy sanctuaries in the midst of a world that is noisy and recently has demanded a certain amount of isolation.2020-06-1630 min
CUEcastJonathan Rodgers Expresses Insights From the CrisisDr. Jonathan Rodgers is Minister of Worship and Music at the Hunter Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. An excellent choral clinician as well as a model minister, Jonathan is able to handle his large student choir by high levels of organization and pastoral care for his students. That’s in the normal times. What about now? In this interview, Randy will discuss with Jonathan the challenges of the pandemic and how he and his colleagues are managing to stay connected with his students through a difficult time of isolation. Be ready to think deeply and dream boldly as you ta...2020-06-0939 min
CUEcastKeeping Your Choir Strong During COVID-19, Plus a Special MessageFirst, Randy addresses the listeners with a special message about the protests taking place across the United States. Emily Current Floyd has been director of music at the Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta for 12 years. She is also very active as a superb workshop clinician. Using the classic YouthCUE model of the student choir mutual fund, Emily and Randy will discuss ways to keep our choirs strong and vibrant during the uncertainty of the pandemic.2020-06-0238 min
CUEcastYouthCUE Shifts Gears While Looking to the FutureJoin us this week for a conversation with YouthCUE team members Tina McCartney and Edie Dutton. Conversation topics include what we have learned from more than 30 years of programming, the CUE specialty choirs which take students on journeys of growth, festivals, and the strong collaboration with YouthCUE directors.2020-05-2735 min
CUEcastCreative Ideas and Hopeful Perspectives Amidst COVID-19Today Randy speaks with John Woods, the Music and Worship Pastor at Dawson Memorial Church in Birmingham, AL. John is a highly creative student choir director enjoying strong relationships with the students he loves. During the pandemic, John’s creativity is being used to its fullest potential creating new avenues of connectivity and even new relationships. John shares fresh perspectives, great ideas, and his infectious sense of hope.2020-05-1923 min
CUEcastTurning Happy Experiences in Higher Education into ServiceRuben Ortega grew up in a strong high school choral program and a singer in the San Antonio Youth Chorale. By the time he was ready to enter collegiate life at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Ruben had already decided he wanted to invest his musical skills in the enrichment of other students of all kinds. Soon to be in his senior year as a music education major, Ruben is now surveying the vocational horizon with great hope and optimism. He envisions a fulfilling career dedicated to the musical advancement and spiritual development of others.2020-05-1243 min
CUEcastInterview with Youth Choir Director Janis Maxwell During COVID-19Today we speak with Janis Maxwell, a youth choir director who has innovated to meet her students' needs during this extraordinary time. Janis has built a strong tradition of youth choir ministry at the First United Methodist Church of Athens, Georgia. She and her students were in high gear preparing for their Summer choir tour and mission trip when COVID-19 took the world by storm. In this episode we see how she has created new opportunities by starting virtual meetings and planning a virtual choir recording.2020-05-0527 min
CUEcastEpisode 21: Composer-Songwriter Robert Sterling Discusses His Career and 'Crazy' New AlbumRobert Sterling has had a wide-ranging career as a renowned composer, producer, conductor, and studio musician of many musical styles. This multi-talented Nashville musician discusses his long and versatile career, how the music industry tried to pigeonhole him into a single style, and his relationship with fear while forging his unique artistic path. We also get a deep dive into Sterling's new genre-bending album Sounds Crazy, which proves to be an excellent and refreshing set of Christian songs.2020-04-2840 min
CUEcastJoyful Stories from Recent SAYC Alumna Macy DrewSan Antonio Youth Chorale alum and first-year Texas A&M student Macy Drew walks us through her musical life. This articulate young woman shows her energetic joy and maturity through the stories she shares. Topics include the differences between high school and community-based choirs, the SAYC model, and the positive impact of social musical experiences on today’s young people. Later in the episode, we reconnect via telephone to check in during the COVID-19 crisis.2020-04-2136 min
CUEcastThe Story of Carlene Jean's Uplifting Musical Research, and the Skagit Valley Chorale TragedyThis week, Randy interviews recently retired pediatric therapist Carlene Jean on her cutting edge music research project, which involved several SAYC students. The project speaks to the importance of music in all stages of life, and it also produced a number of unexpected positive outcomes. We then touch base with Carlene and Dan Jean during the COVID-19 crisis, reflect on the tragic news surrounding the Skagit Valley Chorale, and share some wisdom gleaned from this unique medical and cultural moment.2020-04-1437 min
CUEcastInterview with Ashley Adams, and Remembering the Sick During COVID-19In this episode of CUEcast, we pause to remember all those around the world who are sick as well as the brave healthcare professionals who are daily putting themselves in harm's way. These moments of meditation are led by the 2018 CUE Choral Ambassadors, as recorded on their tour of Ireland. We also speak with Ashley Adams, a precocious graduating high school senior from Friendswood, Texas. This articulate young musician was inspired by her love for music and choral music communities to study choral music education at Baylor University in the fall. She informs us of how she and her friends...2020-04-0725 min
CUEcastA Fresh Face in Choral Education Gives Us His StoryIn this episode we connect with Remington Lee Foster, a recent Stephen F. Austin University graduate, YouthCUE alumnus, and current full-time Marshall High School Choral Assistant. We discover his path into choral music, his experiences with YouthCUE, and the transformation he felt from student to teacher. We also get an update from him just a few short days ago, as a Marshall High School employee in the center of the COVID-19 pandemic. His personal story speaks in many ways to the joys of teaching, as well as the challenges choral directors all over the world are facing during this crisis.2020-03-3122 min
CUEcastRedeeming Lost Time During COVID-19In this heartfelt episode, founder Randy Edwards addresses the coronavirus epidemic and YouthCUE's programming during this crisis. This unprecedented worldwide event has had a stark impact on schools, communities, and musicians everywhere. Randy makes a few personal suggestions for how we will get through this, and updates us on the resources YouthCUE will be providing to help. Interspersed with this message are beautiful anthems performed by YouthCUE choirs. Remember — we are all in this together.2020-03-2422 min
CUEcastA Retired Methodist Minister Provides Insights for Youth MinistryIn this episode, retired minister Dan Jean pulls from his two careers in communications and pastoral ministry to discuss some crucially important components of ministry for students. Dan and Carlene Jean became acquainted with and involved in the ministry of the San Antonio Youth Chorale in the four years before their retirement. In a future episode of CUEcast, we will interview Carlene, who led members of SAYC to become involved in a fascinating cutting-edge ministry in San Antonio.2020-03-1721 min
CUEcastAn Interview with Holly Reynolds LeeIn 1998, university student Holly Lee began a community student choir in Dunkirk, MD, forty miles southeast of Washington, DC. Over the past twenty-two years, Voices in Praise (VIP) has grown, developed, and instilled crucial values in the students who participate. As VIP has deepened and strengthened, so has Holly, and ministry to her students is just as joyful and passionate as ever. This episode will explore the motivation and inspiration of Holly’s VIP programming and ministry.2020-03-0329 min
CUEcastAn Interview with Dr. Claude L. Bass, Part 2C. L. Bass is a consummate musical craftsman and a world-class artist of choral and orchestral expression and nuance. Those who know Dr. Bass best appreciate him not only for his artistry but also for being a highly approachable human being, a kind advocate, and a loyal friend. As we go deeper into the dedication of this servant-musician, there is much to learn from the vocational commitment of this creator of musical beauty. Not only is he a teacher second to none; he is also himself a student and a life-long learner.2020-02-1824 min
CUEcastAn Interview with Dr. Claude L. Bass, Part 1Over the past twenty-five years, retired church music professor and composer C. L. Bass has produced an abundance of musical resources for YouthCUE Festivals held throughout the United States and Canada. In the first of this two-part interview, Dr. Bass speaks about his primary years of musical discovery and how important personal relationships were to his early musical growth. A music educator par excellence, the informal conversation with C. L. provides powerful insights for us student choir directors as well as the teenagers we direct.2020-02-0419 min
CUEcastLOOK AT THE WORLD – Combined Artist Interview and ConclusionsLast September’s LOOK AT THE WORLD concerts gathered a wide array of talent combined for the purpose of communicating something positive to the San Antonio and Shreveport communities. We believe our listeners will enjoy and learn a great deal from the conversation between featured artists David Portillo, Angelique Feaster Evans, and Walker Burroughs. This extraordinary trio of artists explore the subject matter and themes of the concert while reflecting on their personal experiences working together.2020-01-2127 min
CUEcastHow YouthCUE’s LOOK AT THE WORLD Has Impacted Four Students Who Sang in the ConcertsSAYC singers James Mack, Hope Berry, Noah Upton, and Amy Mack have each had unique though somewhat similar experiences singing as part of the LOOK AT THE WORLD mass choirs accompanied by full orchestras. We’ll take a look at not only their musical experiences surrounding these concerts, but also how the larger experience of singing together has impacted their lives for the better.2020-01-0726 min
CUEcastAn Interview with Actress Angelique Feaster EvansYouthCUE’s LOOK AT THE WORLD audiences over the past two years have been mesmerized and greatly moved by Angelique's evocative performances. A highly versatile actress and director of theater, Ms. Evans is especially skilled in the oratory of poetry with musical underlay. Today, listeners will get a glimpse into the background, life, commitment, talent, and vocation of an extraordinary professional who understands the teaching process and what it takes to raise up a new generation of artists.2019-12-2419 min
CUEcastAn Interview with Walker Burroughs: How American Idol is helping to shape my vocation and callingThis time a year ago, twenty-one-year-old Walker Burroughs began a months-long process of auditioning and being chosen as a finalist in the 2019 season of American Idol. The challenge was quite a ride for this young Birmingham native who is a music education major at Belmont Univerity in Nashville. In this episode of CUEcast, Walker encourages students and directors alike to set their sights high and to become all that God has created us to be2019-12-1020 min
CUEcastFrom Insecurity to a Singing Community: How Becoming a Part of the San Antonio Youth Chorale Enriched and Changed Our LivesFour SAYC students—Pierce Haddad, Grace Mack, Laura Ramirez, and Shep Berry—tell us their stories about how they found their ways into the San Antonio Youth Chorale. Each has a very different story, and each had to overcome a sense of insecurity in order to become a part. However, each student is now heavily invested in the SAYC concept and are helping younger students to find their places as well.2019-11-2632 min
CUEcastFrom YouthCUE to the Metropolitan Opera and Back, Part TwoIn this episode, Metropolitan Opera tenor David Portillo discusses his youth choir friendships and how the experiences of singing choral music as a child and teenager shaped his passion, his work ethic, and his joy for his vocation. David’s love for the art goes beyond just world-class musicianship; it also is a major driving force behind his desire to enrich the faith community and to be a peacemaker throughout the world.2019-11-1117 min
CUEcastFrom YouthCUE to the Metropolitan Opera and Back, Part OneIn the first of a two-part interview with YouthCUE alumnus and Metropolitan Opera Tenor David Portillo, host Randy Edwards asks David to tell the stories of his time growing up in church, singing in school choir, and embarking onto his challenging path as a professional operatic singer. David provides unique insights for directors who lead gifted singers as well as average musicians who stand to benefit a great deal from the involvement in choral singing.2019-10-2922 min
CUEcastWhat Teens Get from Joining a Youth ChoirStudents become involved in youth choirs for a variety of personal reasons. But not only will we receive varied responses and reasons from the different students we ask; ask any one student why she or he sings, and you will receive a variety of answers from the same teenager. If we hope to become successful as student choir directors, it is critical that we connect with the students in several key areas and meet a variety of needs for the adolescents we serve. Hosted by Randy Edwards. Theme Music by Robert Sterling. Technical Engineer: David Fong. Producer: Robert Sterling2019-10-1511 min
CUEcastHoly Histories, Furthered FuturesSAYC students Laura Ramirez, John Pradia, Macy Drew, Pierce Haddad, Leah Mayes, and Noah Upton again join host Randy Edwards to discuss how participation in student choir changes life for the better, but not just life in the present. The group discusses how directors can help students connect to a deeper, holy history in creating choral music and how that connection to the history will indeed enhance and bless their futures. Written by Randy Edwards. Theme Music by Robert Sterling. Technical Engineer: David Fong. Producer: Robert Sterling2019-10-0113 min
CUEcastFrom Performer to TeacherPierce Haddad, Leah Mayes, Noah Upton, Laura Ramirez, John Pradia, and Macy Drew join host Randy Edwards for more discussion. In today’s episode, the group discusses why the YouthCUE byline morphed in the early years from “For youth choir leaders who care,” to “Radically impacting the lives of youth.” The shift may seem insignificant, but it was a critical decision in the quest to reach today’s youth with the beauty of choral music. Theme Music by Robert Sterling. Technical Engineer: David Fong. Producer: Robert Sterling2019-09-1719 min
CUEcastGetting StartedHost Randy Edwards is joined by six high school singers who sing in the faith-based San Antonio Youth Chorale. Meet Noah Upton, Laura Ramirez, Pierce Haddad, Leah Mayes, John Pradia, and Macy Drew as they join in discussing the benefits of singing in an excellent student choir during their high school years. Included in Episode One is information on how to subscribe to the monthly newsletter and CUEcast, along with some anthem reviews which directors and students alike will find helpful. Theme music by Robert Sterling. Technical Engineer: David Fong. Producer: Robert Sterling2019-09-0318 min
CUEcastIntroduction to CUEcastCUEcast host Randy Edwards introduces himself and YouthCUE and tells listeners about the new podcast. CUEcast episodes will feature students, directors, composers, YouthCUE alumni who are professional musicians, performing artists, teachers, and professors. Episode Zero sets the stage for what listeners can expect in the every-other-week chapters.2019-09-0206 min
YouthCUEBe Thou My VisionBe Thou My Vision by YouthCUE2016-09-2305 min
YouthCUEOye Mi ClamorYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2306 min
YouthCUEBound For The Promised LandYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2302 min
YouthCUEPilgrim SongYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2304 min
YouthCUECome As You AreYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2303 min
YouthCUEI Would Be TrueYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2303 min
YouthCUETreasures In HeavenYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2305 min
YouthCUEThe PrayerYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2305 min
YouthCUEMercyYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2306 min
YouthCUEPsalm 47YouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2302 min
YouthCUEAlleluiaYouthCUE's 2016 National Honor Choir performing at St. Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX.2016-09-2303 min
YouthCUEHow Far Is It To BethlehemGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0404 min
YouthCUEJesus, What A Friend For SinnersGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0403 min
YouthCUEGuide Me Ever, Great RedeemerGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0403 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Psalm 107Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0400 min
YouthCUEEt In Terra PaxGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0403 min
YouthCUEOba Se JeGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0402 min
YouthCUEShout The Glad TidingsGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0402 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Romans 5Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0300 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Philippians 4Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0300 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Psalm 139Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0300 min
YouthCUESing Praises To GodGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0303 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Psalm 150Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0300 min
YouthCUEPsalm 47Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0301 min
YouthCUEFestival Voluntary On BEECHERGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0302 min
YouthCUETake Me To The WaterGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0303 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Psalm 55Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0300 min
YouthCUEKyrieGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0302 min
YouthCUESusie's GratitudeGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0304 min
YouthCUEHe Suffered And DiedGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0302 min
YouthCUEThe Tomb Stands Open WideGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0302 min
YouthCUEClosing Voluntary On OLD HUNDREDTHGrand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0302 min
YouthCUEThe Word Of God - Taken From Psalm 9Grand Concert - 2015 Baylor Festival of Youth Choirs
Jones Concert Hall
February 22, 20152015-06-0100 min