The Choir Room Podcast

Join us on a faith-filled journey as we uncover the extraordinary power of singing gospel music, with a special focus on its impact within choirs.  We're thrilled to introduce LaShawn Nieves, our esteemed guest contributor who has dedicated her life to gospel music as a singer, worship leader, and so much more. She's here to unfold her story, from her early involvement with gospel music...

Let's begin by reviewing a little of our discussion from last week when we dissected our favorite choir arrangements, and digging into their intricacies…and inviting you, our listeners, to share your favorites. Taking you on a fascinating journey, we explore the world of traveling gospel choirs that perform overseas. We also delve into the cultural reception of gospel music across different c...

What happens when a group of choir enthusiasts gather to discuss their shared passion for choir music and worship? You get a lively discussion that explores hymns to modern day Gospel, and everything in between. Joined by Dorian Johnson, Mietta Stancil-Farrar, and Coleman Smart, we cover a lot of ground, starting with Dorian's Hymn of the Week and segue into Mietta's CRQ (Choir Room Ques...

Why aren't more Gospel choirs singing four-part harmony?  Is it because many do not see the need for baritone voices? Is it due to a lack of training?  If you've ever pondered these questions, this episode is for you! The team discusses why four-part harmony seems less common.  Join the hosts as they explore the topic in this week's CRQ. Our guest contributor, Tara Simon, is a renow...

Join us for Part #2  with our guest, the extraordinary Lady Bosé, talented singer, vocal coach, and vocal producer, graciously guides us with thrilling stories of her vocal journey and shares her invaluable tips for budding singers. Bosé brings her expert knowledge to the table, discussing vocal health and wellness, and the importance of understanding our voices as instruments.  The episode takes...

In this episode, Dorian delves into the hymn of the week, 'Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven,' and unpack its rich themes of divine exaltation, grace, and everlasting nature. The episode takes a fascinating turn as we engage in a hearty discussion about fostering fellowship and relationships within choirs. We challenge the norm by addressing clickish behavior and the role of leadership...

Are you finding yourself drained by the end of choir practice? Is fatigue impacting your singing glory? Let's talk about it. Join us, your hosts Greg, Dorian, Mietta, and Coleman as we discuss the physical demands and fatigue of choir rehearsals. We've got a special guest contributor in the house, Dr. Catherine Hall, an expert in functional medicine, to share tips on how to keep energy l...

Step into the choir room with us and our esteemed guest, Broadway singer and actress Q Smith, for Part 2 of an enlightening exchange that's sure to enthrall all vocal music and theatre enthusiasts. Our conversation takes us through group singing and its inherent lessons of selflessness and trust.  Q, with her seven-year Broadway stint, offers an intimate glimpse into her journey and her time...

We're thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented singer and actress Q Smith to The Choir Room Podcast this week! Q shares her inspiring journey from humble church choir beginnings to the glitz and glamour of Broadway, all while staying grounded in her faith and family roots. Join us as we explore the power of singing and the importance of maintaining community within our choirs. But the conv...

Ready to reignite your passion for choir singing? We've got you covered with this choir room episode, filled to the brim with tips, discussions, and even some new segment introductions to pique your curiosity. Hear how to participate in our new segments like "Know Your Voice", "The Sit-Ins", and "Choir Song Submission". Then, be taken by surprise with a couple of...

Warren Carr https://www.toluwanigns.org/team-4 returns for Part 2 of our discussion and shares about the work he and his family are doing now in Zambia, Africa. This discussion is sure to provoke and encourage the listener, and maybe even  challenge one to tie their music to a worth while cause. Then the team engages in an energetic and opinionated CRQ discussion about "The Professional Choir...

Ashley continues with tips for the vocalists and answer a questions from our hosts and virtual audience. https://rosevox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rosevoxstudios/ Greg has an incredibly provoking and encouraging conversation with former choir director, worship, writer, friend Warren Carr. https://www.toluwanigns.org/team-4 Perpetuating and Promoting the Christian and Positive Idea Through the...

We pick up the Q&A segment with Brian Rawls and Danny Murray from episode #5...great nuggets shared by both men. Then the team engages in another interesting CRQ that really fits the theme of this episode and our featured guest contributor. Worship Leader, choir director, and vocal coach Ashley Gonzalez shares a bit of her story, her experience, and some professional singing tips using one of...

Two guest contributors join us in The Choir Room: Dr. Brian Rawls with Pillar College in NJ and Mr. Danny Murray, Director of Voices of Lee from Lee University in Tennessee.  These two men drop loads of information, understanding, and wisdom. About 50 additional people join us as part of our first virtual audience. (Q&A will follow in next week's podcast) Dorian, Mietta, and Coleman are p...

The team reviews the awesome interview during last weeks' podcast with Darryl Jordan. Shout-out to some Choir Room friends and participants. Greg interviews longtime friend Ronald A. Foster - Choir Director, Musician, Composer and Arranger, and Greg's first piano teacher . They discuss the early days of choir, choir today, and what Ron is doing now. Mietta and Coleman continue with the &...

Guest Contributor Darryl Jordan with the Fiorello H. Laguardia High School for Music & Art and Performing Arts (that's a mouth full) shares of the great things happen with the school's gospel choir, and mixes up the conversation with Greg about the importance and value of choir in church, school, and community. https://www.laguardiahs.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rQLJxJRbvY h...

In the inaugural episode Greg Thomas introduced his co-hosts and had them tell you a little bit about themselves. However, a listener pointed out that they wanted to learn more about the host. So, Greg shares a little bit about himself in this episode. "Why Choir?" is the CRQ (Choir Room Question) this week and is address by each of the teams' hosts. Dorian takes a look at the class...

We experiment with the new theme song for the podcast. Let us know what you think. Greg Thomas speaks to the purpose and goal of this podcast, and conducts a spontaneous interview with Mikayah Symphony McDuffie, the talented daughter of two of his very dear friends. Mietta Stancil Farrar leads us in the discussion "What Makes A Choir Attractive?" Dorian Johnson gives us commentary on the...

A program provided by Metromusic & arts, this is the first episode of the first season of "The Choir Room" podcast.  This is a weekly podcast focused on all things choir and corporate singing. Featuring discussion and interviews with choir directors and choir members representing church choirs, college and university choirs, community choirs, and show and theatre choirs. Segments inc...