Hosts Amanda Cornaglia and Rachael Schoenbaum take you on an exploration of a cappella through the eyes of women!
Thea Kano
Episode 119 (0:30:25)
Dr. Thea Kano came on as the surprising choice for Artistic Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington 21 years ago. The conversation highlights the important role that music and the arts play in turbulent times and how the chorus lives out their mission to promote equality, achieve justice, and overcome our differences.
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Thea Kano (1) | Gay Men's Chorus of Washington (1) | GALA (1) | New York Master Chorale (1) | social justice (2) | Artistic Director (4) | Washington DC (4) | 2025 (16) | director (21) | interview (56) | Kristina Adams (56) | Amanda Cornaglia (114) |
Lynn Blakeney
Episode 118 (0:46:56)
From a childhood full of music, to a scary diagnosis, to finding her voice again, Lynn Blakeney clearly doesn't take her ability to sing for granted. With three sparkly hats and more medals than she can count, you may be surprised to know that Lynn's focus goes far beyond competing. Listen in as she chats about her time with Upstate Rhythm, LiveWire, Roulette, Northern Blend, and even Village Vocal Chords, plus her perspective as a judge and coach. So much to pack into one episode!
LiveWire (1) | Lynn Blakeney (1) | Village Vocal Chords (1) | Upstate Rhythm (2) | New York (3) | Roulette (3) | Northern Blend (3) | judge (3) | Harmony Queen (13) | 2025 (16) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (56) | Kristina Adams (56) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (114) |
Amy Patterson
Episode 117 (0:32:39)
Amy Patterson pulls off quite the balancing act in the sheer amount of things she accomplishes. You can see her singing or directing with A Cappella Showcase, singing with her International level quartets, Empire and Sapphire, quickly building a new mixed chorus with Voices Unlimited, or nurturing the singers of tomorrow with Young Voices. Oh, and then judging, coaching, and teaching. Hear more from this barbershop start out of Ontario on this week's episode!
Youth Voices (1) | Voices Unlimited (1) | Sapphire (1) | Ontario (1) | A Cappella Showcase (1) | Amy Patterson (1) | MBHA (2) | Empire (2) | judge (3) | Canada (4) | BHS (8) | 2025 (16) | director (21) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (56) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (114) |