Teal Table Talks

This compilation provides advice to our students directly from season two guests Andrea Warren, Rey Ramirez,, Gabe Diaz, Bob McKenna, Rebecca Kim, and Qedar Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qedar Lewis was one of the very first students to take part in Soundscapes in 2009, and he recently returned as a staff member at summer camp. Hear about his experience, and what advice he has for all current students! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Kim brings passion and a wealth of knowledge to her role as the Program Manager at Soundscapes' daily after-school program at Carver Elementary School. Learn what brought her to Soundscapes and why she has stayed with the organization for more than seven years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob McKenna, President and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber, joins Carol to talk about the unique community where Soundscapes provides its programs. Hear all the reasons Bob believes Peninsula residents should be proud of their community, and find out which musician he listens to nearly every day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a Soundscapes Board Member, Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and working professional musician, Gabe Diaz has lots to share around the teal table. Listen to hear about all of his roles, plus where to get great local tacos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of Season 2, Dr. Andrea Warren, President and CEO of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and Reynaldo Ramirez, Co-founder and Program Director of Soundscapes, join Carol Minter for a conversation filmed at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Hear all about the two organizations' upcoming collaboration, and find out the surprising thing this episode's guests have in common! Hosted...

Season 2 premieres tomorrow! Listen to the season 1 recap now to catch up before Season 2 Episode 1 is released tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlton Morant is a fifth grade trumpet player in Soundscapes. He and his mother, Rahsheedah, talk about their family’s experience with the after-school music program, and why they decided to keep Carlton at Carver Elementary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the summer, Aaron Lin joined Soundscapes as a summer intern through the Bank of America Student Leader Program. Hear about his experience at Soundscapes, including the jobs he would most and least like to have! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soundscapes Co-founders Anne Henry and Reynaldo Ramirez share stories from the earliest days of the organization. Learn what has been most rewarding about building Soundscapes from the ground up, and why Rey almost didn’t come back after the very first day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Baker brings her passion and lifelong love of music to Soundscapes’ youngest students. Hear about her history with the program, her exciting new role, and her work with Carnegie Hall as a PlayUSA partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Phillip Jones is the youngest elected mayor of Newport News and he's already making a name for himself locally and nationally. Hear about his first six months in office, growing up in the area, and why he believes the arts are important in a thriving community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a nonprofit organization like Soundscapes decide it’s time to grow? Hear all about Soundscapes’ plans for expansion and what led to the decision from John Dougherty of Human Service Innovations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one knows Soundscapes better than Karma Carter and Emma Thomas! The two high school seniors share their experience with Soundscapes as student employees and Peninsula Youth Orchestra musicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressman Bobby Scott joins Carol at the traveling teal table for a conversation at The American Theatre in Hampton, just before a Peninsula Youth Orchestra concert. Hear the big announcement Congressman Scott made during the concert and find out what it means for the future of Soundscapes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning local blues legend Robert Walters, better known as Bobby BlackHat, talks with Carol about how he got started, why he loves to bring young musicians on stage, and an upcoming collaboration with Soundscapes. Don’t miss Bobby’s three rules for performers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive Director Carol Minter sits down with Creative Content Manager Joe Hamm to explain the new Teal Table Talks video series. Listen to the end to hear the four rapid-fire questions we’ll be using to end every episode! Would rather watch than listen? Find this series on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/soundscapeshr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.