conduct(her) with Kyra Stahr and McKenna Stenson

conduct(her)

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Welcome to conduct(her), a podcast where two sisters are on a mission to amplify women's voices on the podium by interviewing women and women ally mentors, teachers, and conductors in the music world while exploring the gender divide. Check out more resources at www.conducther.com

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conduct(her) with Kyra Stahr and McKenna Stenson

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53. Dr. Jan Taylor 21.05.2025 57:32

Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Jan Taylor, who served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Prairie View A&M University from 1996 - 2022.

52. Dr. Tracy Wong 14.05.2025 1:11:16

Today on conduct(her), Kyra and McKenna interview Canadian/Malaysian conductor Dr. Tracy Wong.

51. Dr. Shireen Abu Khader 13.11.2024 1:11:59

Today on the conduct(her) podcast Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Shireen Abu Khader, founder of https://dozanworld.com.

50. Season 3: Wrap Up & Reflection! 19.06.2024 47:30

Join McKenna and Kyra as they recap and reflect on Season 3!

49. Jonathan Martin - conduct(her) composer competition winner! 12.06.2024 29:17

Join McKenna and Kyra as they interview Jonathan Martin, the winner of Season 3's composer competition.

48. Katerina Gimon 05.06.2024 1:14:54

Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Canadian choral composer Katerina Gimon.

47. Dr. Marques Garrett 29.05.2024 1:10:52

Today 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.

46. Rachel Massey & Kateri Lavacek #conduct(her)k12 22.05.2024 49:43

Today on conduct(her) we will hear from two exceptional K-12 educators: Rachel Massey & Kateri Lavacek.

45. Jocelyn Hagen 15.05.2024 1:07:04

Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview acclaimed composer Jocelyn Hagen.

44. Tara Sikon, Puja Ramaswamy, & Allison Cheng #conduct(her)k12 08.05.2024 37:44

Today on conduct(her) we will hear from three exceptional K-12 educators: Tara Sikon, Puja Ramaswamy, & Allison Cheng.

43. Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde (pt. 2) 01.05.2024 39:39

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.

42. Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde (pt. 1) 24.04.2024 1:04:52

41. Dr. Andrea Ramsey 17.04.2024 1:17:00

Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview acclaimed composer, conductor, and teacher Dr. Andrea Ramsey.

40. Annie Stanger & Nythia Martinez #conduct(her)k12 10.04.2024 57:12

Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Annie Stanger & Nythia Martinez.

39. María Guinand 03.04.2024 1:15:16

This week on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview internationally renowned choral conductor María Guinand.

38. Dr. Mary Cohen & Dr. Cathy Roma (pt. 2) 27.03.2024 59:46

Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Dr. Mary Cohen and Dr. Cathy Roma. This episode will be aired in two parts.

37. Dr. Mary Cohen & Dr. Cathy Roma (pt. 1) 20.03.2024 52:25

Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Dr. Mary Cohen and Dr. Cathy Roma. This episode will be aired in two parts.

36. Grace Jeong & Colleen Hickey #conduct(her)k12 13.03.2024 35:03

Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Grace Jeong and Colleen Hickey.

35. Jennifer Rosenblatt 06.03.2024 1:23:41

Today on conduct(her) McKenna and Kyra interview Jennifer Rosenblatt, co-founder and co-creator of Musicspoke ( https://musicspoke.com/) .

34. Jess Edelbrock & Dr. Marcela Molina (pt. 2) 28.02.2024 52:28

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.

33. Jess Edelbrock & Dr. Marcela Molina (pt. 1) 21.02.2024 54:33

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.

32. Caelyn Davis & Angelica Brooks #conduct(her)k12 14.02.2024 49:43

Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Caelyn Davis and Angelica Brooks.

31. Dr. Sandra Snow 07.02.2024 1:14:31

Today 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 Co...

30. Moira Smiley 31.01.2024 1:05:19

Today 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...

29. Season 2: Wrap Up & Reflection! 13.09.2023 42:03

Today on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra reflect on season two, share some life updates, and launch the new #conductherk12 initiative.