In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music Making. We discuss the composit...  moreIn this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music Making. We discuss the compositional process, including the philosophy she holds related to the "end product" for singers. Namely, the importance of the singers exploring their own communities and connections WHILE also exploring the music. We also bounce ideas back and forth related to composers having to be careful about "over refining" a composition, as well as the music world's attempt to balance goals of equity with the human need for each composer to be valued based on their OWN music and individual expression. You won't want to miss this conversation!If you enjoy this content, please consider supporting the show at http://www.patreon.com/choralosophy for as little as 3$ a month AND receive subscriber only content there. Please support our sponsors by checking out these sites. Be su  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We are not all born equal. Some have longer legs which helps them to win at hurdles or the high jump. Some have longer fingers which helps them to play jazz ...

  As if you needed another reason to sing for joy, recent research has confirmed that singing improves positive feelings and social connections, reducing stress and Making people feel more relaxed and happy. Perhaps this is why singers often ap...

50K for Making contact with official the NFL fined New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick $50,000 US and Washington Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan $25,000 on http://www.nflsuperjersey.com/33-st-louis-rams Wednesday for their conduct toward replacemen...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the world or Making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

This month the UK Choir Festival comes to York! On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 250 choristers will descend on St Olave’s School to participate in the event with learning and great music Making at its heart.   Created to support, train a...

In 2013, having completed my university studies, my professional experience in composition was nil. My jobs until then had been as an ice cream seller and a brief stint at a bookstore Making photocopies—part-time jobs to support my university studie...

Immerse yourself in three days of accessible and high quality music-Making with one of the UK's finest music educators and be part of the Festival Finale Chorus Project, Home Is Where You Find Your Freedom - all for just £25!Having completed twenty ...

Come and sing with us this summer at the Ingenium Academy!   Would you like to spend your summer Making great music, with new friends from all over the world? Want to sing and spend three weeks in a beautiful 14th-century school in historic Winches...

We are an inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 60s to today. Our strength is our focus on community and Making that bond stronger through music. We believe that our many voices make us all very di...  moreWe are an inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 60s to today. Our strength is our focus on community and Making that bond stronger through music. We believe that our many voices make us all very different people, but together, through song, we have one heartbeat.