Shows
conduct(her)Dr. Shireen Abu KhaderToday on the conduct(her) podcast Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Shireen Abu Khader, founder of https://dozanworld.com. 2024-11-131h 11
conduct(her)Season 3: Wrap Up & Reflection!Join McKenna and Kyra as they recap and reflect on Season 3! 2024-06-1947 min
conduct(her)Jonathan Martin - conduct(her) composer competition winner!Join McKenna and Kyra as they interview Jonathan Martin, the winner of Season 3's composer competition. 2024-06-1229 min
conduct(her)Katerina GimonToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Canadian choral composer Katerina Gimon. 2024-06-051h 14
conduct(her)Dr. Marques GarrettToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Dr. Marques Garrett. This episode is focused on sharing information about the Black women composers featured in Dr. Garrett's publication "The Oxord Book of Choral Music by Black Composers" available on Oxford Press. 2024-05-291h 10
conduct(her)Rachel Massey & Kateri Lavacek #conduct(her)k12Today on conduct(her) we will hear from two exceptional K-12 educators: Rachel Massey & Kateri Lavacek.2024-05-2249 min
conduct(her)Jocelyn HagenToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview acclaimed composer Jocelyn Hagen. 2024-05-151h 07
conduct(her)Tara Sikon, Puja Ramaswamy, & Allison Cheng #conduct(her)k12Today on conduct(her) we will hear from three exceptional K-12 educators: Tara Sikon, Puja Ramaswamy, & Allison Cheng. 2024-05-0837 min
conduct(her)Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde (pt. 2)Today on conduct(her) join McKenna & Kyra as they interview Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde. This panel focuses on how to best be an ally to Trans singers in our choral community. This episode will be released in two parts. 2024-05-0139 min
conduct(her)Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde (pt. 1)Today on conduct(her) join McKenna & Kyra as they interview Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde. This panel focuses on how to best be an ally to Trans singers in our choral community. This episode will be released in two parts. 2024-04-241h 04
conduct(her)Dr. Andrea RamseyToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview acclaimed composer, conductor, and teacher Dr. Andrea Ramsey. 2024-04-171h 17
conduct(her)Annie Stanger & Nythia Martinez #conduct(her)k12Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Annie Stanger & Nythia Martinez. 2024-04-1057 min
conduct(her)María GuinandThis week on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview internationally renowned choral conductor María Guinand. 2024-04-031h 15
conduct(her)Dr. Mary Cohen & Dr. Cathy Roma (pt. 2)Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Dr. Mary Cohen and Dr. Cathy Roma. This episode will be aired in two parts. 2024-03-2759 min
conduct(her)Dr. Mary Cohen & Dr. Cathy Roma (pt. 1)Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Dr. Mary Cohen and Dr. Cathy Roma. This episode will be aired in two parts. 2024-03-2052 min
conduct(her)Grace Jeong & Colleen Hickey #conduct(her)k12Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Grace Jeong and Colleen Hickey. 2024-03-1335 min
conduct(her)Jennifer RosenblattToday on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Jennifer Rosenblatt, co-founder and co-creator of Musicspoke (https://musicspoke.com/). 2024-03-061h 23
conduct(her)Jess Edelbrock & Dr. Marcela Molina (pt. 2)Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Jess Edelbrock and Dr. Marcela Molina of the Tucson Girls Chorus. This episode will be aired in two parts. 2024-02-2852 min
conduct(her)Jess Edelbrock & Dr. Marcela Molina (pt. 1)Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Jess Edelbrock and Dr. Marcela Molina of the Tucson Girls Chorus. This episode will be aired in two parts. 2024-02-2154 min
conduct(her)Caelyn Davis & Angelica Brooks #conduct(her)k12Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Caelyn Davis and Angelica Brooks. 2024-02-1449 min
conduct(her)Dr. Sandra SnowToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Dr. Sandra Snow. As conductor, pedagogue, and scholar, Sandra Snow is widely acknowledged as one who brings singers of all ages and abilities to artful performance through an understanding of the music and its context in the world around them. Dr. Snow is Director of Choral Programs and Area Chair of Conducting at the Michigan State University College of Music where she oversees graduate programs in choral conducting.2024-02-071h 14
conduct(her)Moira SmileyToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Moira Smiley. An active composer and performer, Mora has written commissions for ensembles such as the LA Master Chorale, Conspirare, Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Mirabai, American Choral Directors Association, and countless others. Her arrangements and original compositions for choir – especially those with her signature body percussion – are performed by millions of singers around the world. 2024-01-311h 05conduct(her)Season 2: Wrap Up & Reflection!Today on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra reflect on season two, share some life updates, and launch the new #conductherk12 initiative. 2023-09-1342 min
conduct(her)Klo GarouteKlo Vivienne Garoute is a conductor, singer, voice teacher, and composer/producer with specializations in choral music and audio production technologies. She carries a B.M. in Electronic Production & Design from Berklee College of Music and currently studies in the M.M. program in Choral Music at the University of Southern California
2023-09-0742 minconduct(her)Dr. Zanaida RoblesToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles, an award-winning Black American female composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. Born, raised, and educated in Southern California on the occupied lands of the Gabrielino-Tongva people, she is in demand as a composer, vocalist, clinician, and adjudicator for competitions, festivals, and conferences related to choral and solo vocal music.
2023-08-301h 18
conduct(her)Suzi Digby, OBESuzi Digby was born in Japan and lived in Hong Kong, Mexico and the Philippines before settling in London, Cambridge and now Bath. She is an internationally renowned choral conductor and music educator. She has trail-blazed the revival of singing in UK schools and the community over three decades. 2023-08-221h 13
conduct(her)Dr. Maggie BurkMargaret (Maggie) Burk is a conductor, choral singer, and composer dedicated to the transformative power of choral music. She is the recently-appointed Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsion. 2023-08-161h 06
conduct(her)Dr. Kathy RomeyToday on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Dr. Kathy Romey. Dr. Romey is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Minnesota where she oversees the graduate program in choral conducting and conducts choirs. She is also the Artistic Director of the 200-voice symphonic chorus, The Minnesota Chorale. 2023-08-091h 10
conduct(her)Dr. Pingyi SongWelcome to conduct(her.) We are so excited to have Pingyi Song on with us today.
Today on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra interview Dr. Pingyi Song. Song is a music faculty at McCall School of Visual & Performing Art and serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Coker University. Song is an active conductor, clinician, music educator, and choral director for multiple professional, collegiate, community, church, and children’s choirs in both the United States and China.
2023-08-021h 07
conduct(her)Dr. Karin HendricksonToday on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra interview conductor Karin Hendrickson. Karin, a conductor equally at home with opera and orchestra, maintains an international profile as an exceptional orchestra and opera pedagogue.
2023-07-261h 24
conduct(her)Elaine StanfordToday on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra interview Elaine Stanford, Music Specialist for Loudoun County Public Schools. Prior to teaching in Loudoun County, Mrs. Stanford was the Choral Director at Oakton High School where she was twice named Teacher of the Year. She then spent five years as the Music Resource Teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. Mrs. Stanford is a frequent guest conductor, adjudicator, and accompanist. 2023-07-191h 01
conduct(her)Dr. Carole Ott CoelhoToday on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra interview Dr. Carole Ott Coelho. Coelho is the Associate Director of Choral Activities at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her degrees include the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in conducting from the University of Michigan where she studied with Jerry Blackstone and Theo Morrison. She also holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where her primary instrument was French Horn.
2023-07-121h 08
conduct(her)Dr. Amelia NagoskiToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Amelia Nagoski. Dr. Amelia Nagoski is the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and the Burnout workbook. Her job is to run around waving her arms and making funny noises and generally doing whatever it takes to help singers get in touch with their internal experience. Check out their book Burnout here!2023-07-051h 04
conduct(her)Dr. Julie Yu-OppenheimToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Julie Yu-Oppenheim. Award-winning choral conductor and music educator Dr. Julie Yu-Oppenheim is returning to Oklahoma to accept the joint leadership position of director of choral activities at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University and artistic director of Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma’s premiere symphony chorus. At the time of this interview, Dr. Julie Yu-Oppenheim was co-director of choral studies at Kansas State University. 2023-06-281h 19
conduct(her)Dale TrumboreToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview composer Dale Trumbore. Dale Trumbore (b. 1987) is a Los Angeles-based composer and writer whose music has been called "devastatingly beautiful" (The Washington Post) and praised for its "soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies deployed with finesse" (The New York Times).2023-06-211h 07
conduct(her)Maria EllisToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Maria Ellis. Maria A. Ellis is a very passionate music educator, choral conductor, and creator of Girl Conductor LLC. She currently serves as the Director of The Sheldon's City of Music All-Star Chorus and is the host of Bach and Beyoncé - The Radio Show on Classic 107.3 FM The Voice for the Arts in St. Louis, MO.2023-06-141h 22
conduct(her)Dr. Sharon PaulToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Sharon Paul who holds the Robert M. Trotter Chair of Music at the University of Oregon, where she currently serves as Department Head of Music Performance and Director of Choral Activities. She is also the author of Art & Science in the Choral Rehearsal, published by Oxford University Press, which features many of the creative and evidence-based teaching strategies she has cultivated over her career.2023-06-071h 06
conduct(her)Carrie TennantToday on conduct(her), Kyra and McKenna interview Carrie Tennant, Artistic Director of the Vancouver Youth Choir. 2023-05-311h 10
conduct(her)McKenna & Kyra - Who we are!Enjoy this bonus episode of conduct(her) featuring your two hosts, McKenna Stenson and Kyra Stahr. Gain insight about the inspiration of the podcast, the vision for the future, and their own answers to the fast five. As always, thanks for listening, and stay tuned for the incredible lineup of Season 2 guests coming to Spotify and Apple Podcasts Summer 2023! 2022-08-1946 min
conduct(her)Dr. Jace SaplanToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan. Dr. Saplan serves as the Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Choral Conducting & Music, Teaching, and Learning at Arizona State University. 2022-08-031h 20
conduct(her)Dr. Mary-Hannah KlontzToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Mary-Hannah Klontz (their mom!) Dr. Klontz recently retired from teaching at Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School, a magnet school for the fine and performing arts in Manassas, VA after 36 years of serving in public education. 2022-07-2757 min
conduct(her)Dr. Jessica NápolesToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Jessica Nápoles, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education at the University of North Texas.2022-07-2058 min
conduct(her)Dr. Amanda QuistToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Amanda Quist, the Director of Choral Activities at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. She directs the graduate program in Choral Conducting and conducts the award-winning Frost Chorale and Bella Voce. 2022-07-131h 03
conduct(her)Dr. Jennifer SenginToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Jennifer Sengin who is the Associate Director of Choral Activities at Georgia State University where she conducts the Women’s Chorus and Choral Union and teaches graduate choral literature, graduate and undergraduate conducting, undergraduate choral methods, and supervises student teachers.2022-07-061h 04
conduct(her)Dr. Kari AdamsToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Kari Adams. Adams is an Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education at Florida State University and conductor of FSU's treble chorus Levana (Women’s Glee Club).2022-06-291h 05
conduct(her)Sierra Farquhar-WulffToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Sierra Farquhar-Wulff who is former a graduate teaching assistant at CSU Fullerton. Next year Mrs. Farquhar-Wulff will be moving to England to continue her conducting studies at the University of Birmingham.2022-06-221h 01
conduct(her)Dr. Deanna JosephToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Deanna Joseph who is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the Georgia State University School of Music where she conducts the University Singers and leads the master's program in choral conducting. 2022-06-1558 min
conduct(her)Dr. Iris LevineToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Iris Levine, the founder and artistic director of VOX Femina Los Angeles, L.A.’s premier women’s chorus.2022-06-081h 10
conduct(her)Dr. Tram SparksToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Tram Sparks who is an Associate Professor of Practice at the USC Thornton School of Music.2022-06-0158 min
conduct(her)Dr. Hilary ApfelstadtToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt who is Professor Emerita of Choral Studies at the University of Toronto where she held the Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting and received the inaugural Teaching Excellence Award in 2013. 2022-06-011h 09
conduct(her)Dr. Brittney BoykinToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Britney (B.E.) Boykin who is an avid composer and Assistant Professor of Music at the Georgia Institute of Technology. 2022-05-311h 02
Music SpeaksMcKenna Stenson and Kyra StahrKyra Stahr (she/her) and is currently a first-year graduate student at The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she is pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Music. Stahr is a graduate of Miami University, where she was a double major, earning her B.M. in Music Education and Vocal Performance, and a dual minor in Special Education and Musical Theater. At Miami, she studied conducting with Dr. Jeremy Jones and Dr. William Bausano and led an inclusive choir for adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stahr graduated summa cum laude and was...2022-03-1535 min