Interviews with Choir Leaders

#5 Drew Wheaton

In episode 5 of Interviews with Choir Leaders I talk with Drew Wheaton, Canadian born choir leader and all-round barbershop legend.
Expect to learn:- How Drew’s handyman skills led him to record a whole album with a top notch quartet- How to rehearse like a legend: the step-by-step blueprint Drew used for each rehearsal of the Louisville Thoroughbreds – 7-time champions of the International Chorus Contest- Is reckless singing ever the answer? How the Westminster Chorus champions used this approach to bring Drew and the audience to profound tears- The simple trick to ensure your singers leave every rehearsal on a high

#4 Nick Schurmann

In episode 4 of Interviews with Choir Leaders I talk with Nick Schurmann, Perth-based choir leader. Nick shares invaluable education theories and practices that he uses with his ensembles including The Baden Street Singers. Nick is definitely a choir leader to watch!

#3 Ryan Nicholson

In episode 3 of Interviews with Choir Leaders I talk with Ryan Nicholson, Perth-based choir leader.
Ryan shares ideas about how to get men singing, how a "hard pivot" can turn a rehearsal around, and how he does his best work spontaneously, “in the moment”.

#2 Rachel Hore

In episode 2 I talk to Rachel Hore OAM, leader of Canberra's Pop-Up Choir and founder of Big Sing Inc.
Rachel shares insights on why the Pop-Up Choir was founded, how competitive the choirs in Fiji are, her time learning from Richard Gill at the Sydney Conservatorium, and how she uses Garage Band to arrange her songs.

#1 Alpha Gregory

In episode 1 I talk to Alpha Gregory, local Canberra legend and accomplished choir leader of numerous groups including the Woden Valley Youth Choir.