Kameron Kavanaugh

Sound of Ages Podcast

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Sound of Ages is a professional vocal consort based in Utah. They perform world class music across all genres, styles, and time periods, with a focus on the timeless fundamentals from medieval and renaissance times. Hosted by Founder and Artistic Director Kameron Kavanaugh and Composer-in-Residence and Chief Strategist Andrew Maxfield. Discussions range from musical concepts, entrepreneurial strategy, live concert streams, interviews with fellow professionals in the industry, and essentially, all things choral music related. Previously known as "Early Music Monday," Kam has already interviewe...

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EMM 10: Intimidation, Dr. Carolann Buff, Guillaume Du Fay 04.01.2021 1:10:45

Trying not to be intimidated by early music and overcoming that intimidation, and interview with Dr. Carolann Buff, professor and Indiana University, and a composer profile on Guillaume Du Fay. https://www.soundofageschoir.com/blog

EMM 9: Dividing the Sexes, Suzi Digby, Single-Sex Repertoire 14.12.2020 1:08:50

Today we examine some research on the battle of the sexes; arguments for dividing choirs by sex in adolescent singing, I have an interview with Suzi Digby, the conductor of the ORA Singers, based out of London, and we'll take a look at some Renaissance music written for single-sex ensembles. https://www.soundofageschoir.com/blog

EMM 8: Rehearsal:Performance Ratio, Christopher Gabbitas, Thomas Tomkins 07.12.2020 1:04:24

The ratio of rehearsal time to performance time, an interview with Christopher Gabbitas, former member of the King's Singers and conductor of Phoenix Chorale, and a composer profile on Thomas Tomkins. https://www.soundofageschoir.com/blog

EMM 7: Tone 2.0, Dr. Jami Rhodes, Claudio Monteverdi 30.11.2020 1:20:44

Tone 2.0, an interview with Dr. Jami Rhodes from East Caroline University, and a composer profile on Claudio Monteverdi. https://www.soundofageschoir.com/blog

EMM 6: Practicality, Scott Metcalfe, Johannes Ockeghem 23.11.2020 1:18:10

A discussion on historical practicality and historical accuracy, an interview with Scott Metcalfe the director of Blue Heron Renaissance Choir, and a composer profile on Johannes Ockeghem. https://www.soundofageschoir.com/blog

EMM 5: Does (ensemble) Size Matter?, Markdavin Obenza, William Byrd 16.11.2020 1:04:23

Does ensemble size really matter? An interview with Markdavin Obenza, the conductor of The Byrd Ensemble, based out of Seattle, Washington, and a composer profile on William Byrd.

EMM 4: Active vs. Passive Listening, Hannah McLaughlin, The Russian Masters 09.11.2020 1:12:00

Active listening versus passive listening and how to tell the difference, an interview with 20th Century avant-garde musicologist Hannah McLaughlin, and our composer profile is on the Russian Masters.

EMM 3: Finding the Right Tone, Dr. Andrew Crane, Thomas Morley 02.11.2020 1:02:50

Today we go over differing possibilities of tone when performing early music and/or historical music, a great interview with Dr. Andrew Crane, the Director of Choral Activities at Brigham Young University, and a composer profile on Thomas Morley.

EMM 2: Priorities, Kenny Wiser, John Dunstable 26.10.2020 50:16

Conductor priorities and finding your passion, an interview with Kenny Wiser, Conductor of Choirs at Provo High School, and a Composer Profile on John Dunstable.

EMM 1: My Story, Palestrina 08.09.2020 33:02

My career path into choral music is a little bit unusual and it explains a lot about why historical music is something I'm so passionate about and a Composer Profile on perhaps the most iconic composer of the Renaissance: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

EMM 0: Trailer - Welcome to Early Music Monday! 06.09.2020 1:53

Announcing the release of Early Music Monday, a Sound of Ages podcast hosted by Kameron Kavanaugh.