Behind the Blazer

S2E11 - Tour Recap

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:00:23 -0000

Episode Notes

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S2E10 - Ethan Monberg

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://www.phillyboyschoir.org/vocal-conservatory/

S2E9 - David T. Clydesdale

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

David T. Clydesdale is a composer who has won 26 Dove Awards and 2 Grammys. He discusses his career and connection with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale.

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S2E8 - Keystone State Boychoir

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:37 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://keystonestateboychoir.org/donate/

S2E7 - Philadelphia Sinfonia

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://philadelphiasinfonia.com/

Featuring the vocal talents of Asa Johnson, Abner Murillo, Liam Newkirk, Josiah Johnakin, Arnaub Chaudhary, Sarthak Chaudhary, Alex Sterious, Mark Houck, Christopher Sempier, Jonah Serotta and Bu Long.

S2E6 - The Mann Center for the Performing Arts

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://manncenter.org/events

Featuring the vocal talents of Kieran Krauss, Eric Frasch, Max Ebenreiter, David Sigmund, Justin Blevins, Ethan Monberg, Yigues Zjiang, Mark Houck, Christopher Sempier, Jonah Serotta and Bu Long.

S2E5 - John Stroud

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://www.haverford.org/

https://www.mediachamberchorale.org/

Philadelphia Ballet - Supplemental

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://philadelphiaballet.org/

Sydney Dolan is the First Soloist of the Philadelphia Ballet.

S2E4 - Philadelphia Ballet

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://philadelphiaballet.org/

Featuring the vocal talents of Luke Brooks, Campbell Schumann, Samir Abbas, Luke Brooks, Kolby Grim, Gabriel Beckett, Cavan Hurley, David Sigmund, Tucker Weiss, Jeston Cai, Eric Frasch, Mark Houck, Christopher Sempier, Jonah Serotta and Bu Long.

S2E3 - Opera Philadelphia

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://www.operaphila.org/

Featuring the vocal talents of Samir Abbas, Charlie Rodgers, Liam Newkirk, Isaac Mendenhall, Josiah Johnakin, Harry Pfeiffer, Christian Schumann, Mark Houck, Christopher Sempier, Jonah Serotta and Bu Long.

S2E2 - Philly POPS

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

https://phillypops.org/

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Featuring the vocal talents of Kael Kaufir, Asher Walker, Gabriel Beckett, Levi Craig, Mark Houck, Christopher Sempier, Jonah Serotta and Bu Long.

S2E1 - Philadelphia Girls Choir

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Episode Notes

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https://www.phillygirlschoir.org/

Featuring the vocal talents of Julianna Banfe, Mia Castro-Diephouse, Margot Jones, Ava Callahan and Maeve Meyer from the Philadelphia Girls Choir and Mark Houck, Christopher Sempier, Jonah Serotta and Bu Long from the Philadelphia Boys Choir.

Contact The PGC: info@phillygirlschoir.org

https://painnocence.org/?locale=en

S1E12 - Three Adult Singers on how to Sing and Travel with 100 Boys

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:15:56 -0000

Interviews with three members of the chorale on the experience of being an adult singing with a boys choir.

S1E11 - Justin Walker - PBCC Alumnus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Alumnus Justin Walker recounts how the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale helped him blossom as a person and gain confidence. He describes forming meaningful relationships, his new pursuit and gives advice to those considering joining the PBCC.

S1E10 - Michael Ashby - Voice Teacher

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Voice teacher Michael Ashby, from the Philadelphia Vocal Conservatory, describes his role with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale and how it has blossomed over time. He explains what motivates him as a voice teacher, why the PBCC is unique and his strategy for guiding young singers through voice changes. Michael Ashby also shares one of his proudest moments as a voice teacher.

S1E9 - Justin Hopkins - Opera Singer and PBCC Alumnus

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:00:20 -0000

Bass-baritone opera singer Justin Hopkins shares stories from his extended time in the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale. He joins us via Zoom while in quarantine in Belgium. Justin describes how the PBCC prepared him for his world travels, an important lesson he learned from a big mistake and gives advice to those looking to follow his career path.

S1E8 - Dr. Robert G. Hamilton - Founder of PBCC

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:00:03 -0000

Episode 8 - Dr. Robert G. Hamilton (PBCC founder) - Dr. Hamilton describes how he began the choir, why he started touring, and how he had to plan tours before the internet age.

S1E7 - Dante DiMaio - Choir Member and Soloist

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:18:10 -0000

Episode 7 - Dante DiMaio (fourth year performing chorister) - Thirteen year-old Dante has been part of the PBCC for 6 years. He sees the training and culture as very influential for his other professional musical experiences. He also describes some of his experiences on tour.

S1E6 - Val Starr - Dean of Students, Academy of Vocal Arts

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:16:42 -0000

Episode 6 - Val Starr (dean of students, Academy of Vocal Arts) - Ms. Starr, a parent of two PBCC alumni, shares how the AVA has incorporated PBCC members in their opera performances. She also remembers her sons’ time in the choir and how the lessons they learned have helped develop them into the men they are today.

S1E5 - Rege McAden - Music Teacher

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:14:21 -0000

Episode 5 - Rege McAden (music teacher) - Ms. McAden, a long-time Pennsylvania music teacher, describes how she has helped over 100 boys join the PBCC and shares her most powerful memory of the organization.

S1E4 - Ukee Washington - Original Choir Member

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:12:49 -0000

Episode 4 - Ukee Washington (original choir member) - CBS 3 anchor Ukee Washington reminisces about his time in the PBCC over 50 years ago. He describes how his boyhood experiences in the choir still impact him today.

S1E3 - Melissa Shanahan West - Backstage Helper and Mom

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:07:50 -0000

Episode 3 - Melissa Shanahan West (backstage helper) - Having two sons involved in the PBCC, Melissa hit the ground running. She has served as a stage parent for seven years and discusses how the organization has impacted her life and her sons.

S1E2 - Matthew Stewart - a new boy in the Choir

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:28:18 -0000

Episode 2 - Matthew Stewart (new performing choir member) - After two years in the cadet program, Matt reflects upon the work he put into the choir and what it means to earn his blazer.

S1E1 - Jeff Smith - Artistic Director and Conductor

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:29:11 -0000

Episode 1 - Jeff Smith started as a boy in the choir and returned as an accompanist. For the past 12 years he's been the Artistic Director and Conductor. In this interview he looks back at his experiences on both sides of choir.