We welcome J. Todd Frazier, composer and Director at Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine, on our first episode of Behind the Music. Todd is a long-time friend of the Houston Chamber Choir, and we have had the honor to perform some of his works. Most recently, we premiered his ne...
Houston Chamber Choir speaks with Pearland High School Choir Director, Michael Kessler. Michael received his B.M. in Music Education at the University of Houston in 2011, and has been teaching ever since. Choirs under Michael consistently receive superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sightreading a...
In this latest episode of Behind the Music, we're excited to welcome leading organist Daryl Robinson! Winner of both First Prize and Audience Prize in the 2012 American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Performance, Daryl currently serves as Assistant Professor of Organ at the Univ...
In this latest episode of Behind the Music, we're excited to welcome long-time Houston Chamber Choir collaborator and performing arts writer, Carl R. Cunningham. Join arts and culture expert, St. John Flynn, as Cunningham looks back on over 25 years as a critic and program annotator in Houston’s ...
Houston Chamber Choir Choral Conducting Intern, Matthew L. Hazzard is an award-winning Filipino-American composer, conductor, singer, and educator. His music has garnered numerous accolades: he was named the winner of the 2021 California Choral Directors Association George Heussenstamm Compositio...
In this latest episode of Behind the Music, we welcome pianist, writer, director and producer Sarah Rothenberg. Join arts and culture expert, St. John Flynn, as he chats with Rothenberg about her early introduction to piano, her creative process, her experience as Artistic Director at DACAMERA an...
Houston Chamber Choir speaks with educator Heather Orr. Heather is currently the Head Director of Choral Activities at Montgomery High School in Montgomery ISD. Heather holds a Master of Arts in Vocal Pedagogy from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Music in Voice
In this latest episode of Behind the Music, we welcome renowned choral conductor Maria Guinand. Join arts and culture expert, St. John Flynn, as he chats with Guinand and shares practical tips for North American Choirs in teaching and performing Latin and South American choral music, and her expe...
Houston Chamber Choir speaks with educator Peyton Moseley. Peyton is the Director of Choirs at Victory Lakes Middle School, and Assistant Choral Director at Clear Springs High School, both in Clear Creek ISD. Peyton received his Bachelors of Music Education from University of Houston, and began h...
Join arts and culture expert, St. John Flynn, as he chats with Thoms and shares his personal journey including his early introduction to music, his unique basso profondo skills and unique perspective on choral education.
Houston Chamber Choir speaks with Adams Jr. High choral directors, Jennifer Agbu and Tiffany Sau. Jennifer, a veteran teacher, started the program at Adams just before the pandemic. Despite circumstance, enrollment greatly expanded, leading to Tiffany’s new position as a first year teacher. Toget...
In this last episode of With One Accord, we welcome GRAMMY®-nominated composer and conductor Benedict Sheehan. Sheehan is Artistic Director of the Saint Tikhon Choir and Artefact Ensemble, as well as Director of Music at St. Tikhon’s Monastery and Seminary in Pennsylvania. His latest album with t...
