Dr. Elaine Choi
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Elaine Choi about her life as a working musician while battling breast cancer.
Aug 19, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 15
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Representative Anna Eskamani
Today on conduct(her) McKenna and guest host Mary-Hannah interview Florida Representative Anna Eskamani about strategies for Arts Advocacy.
Aug 12, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Empowering Women of Color in Choral Leadership
Today on conduct(her) McKenna speaks with Dr. Brittney E. Boykin and Dr. Erika Tazawa about their recent ACDA National Session titled "Shattering Barriers: Empowering Women of Color in Choral Leadership."
Aug 05, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Marianna Mott
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview librettist Marianna Mott.
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 12
ACDA Choral Journal Panel
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Giselle Wyers and Amanda Bumgarner on advice for submitting articles to the ACDA Choral Journal.
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Dr. Pearl Shangkuan
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Pearl Shangkuan, professor emerita of music and director of choral activities at Calvin University.
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Liana Salinas
Today on conduct(her), Kyra and McKenna interview Liana Salinas, the Artistic Director of the Miami Children's Chorus.
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Dr. Renee Wilson
Today on conduct(her), Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Renee Wilson. Wilson is an Associate Professor of Music Education at Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, where she serves as Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music, as well as Coordinator of Music Education
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 8
3. National Concerts "The Wilderness of You" x conduct(her) mini-series
In March of 2025 National Concerts commissioned a new work to premiere in Carnegie Hall titled "The Wilderness of You" by composer Andrea Ramsey. Tune in to this special series to hear from Dr. Andrea Ramsey (composer), Dr. Kristina MacMullen (conductor), Matthew Workman (National Concerts Founder/Director), and students and staff involved with this event.
Jun 29, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 7
2. National Concerts "The Wilderness of You" x conduct(her) mini-series
In March of 2025 National Concerts commissioned a new work to premiere in Carnegie Hall titled "The Wilderness of You" by composer Andrea Ramsey. Tune in to this special series to hear from Dr. Andrea Ramsey (composer), Dr. Kristina MacMullen (conductor), Matthew Workman (National Concerts Founder/Director), and students and staff involved with this event.
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 7
1. National Concerts "The Wilderness of You" x conduct(her) mini-series
In March of 2025 National Concerts commissioned a new work to premiere in Carnegie Hall titled "The Wilderness of You" by composer Andrea Ramsey. Tune in to this special series to hear from Dr. Andrea Ramsey (composer), Dr. Kristina MacMullen (conductor), Matthew Workman (National Concerts Founder/Director), and students and staff involved with this event.
Jun 25, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Dr. Clelyn Chapin
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Clelyn Chapin who is the Associate Director of Choirs at the University of Northern Colorado.
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Zimfira Poloz
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Zimfira Poloz who serves as Professor of Vocal Pedagogy for Choirs at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music and is the Artistic Director of the world-renowned Toronto Children’s Chorus.
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Director of Choral Activities Panel Featuring Dr's Farah, Rowe, and van der Vat-Chromy
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview an all women panel of Director's of Choral Activities at three doctoral granting institutions: Dr. Mariana Farah, Dr. Alissa Rowe, and Dr. Jo-Anne van Der Vat-Chromy.
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Morna Edmundson
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Moana Edmundson, the Artistic Director of Elektra and AnChor Choir.
May 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Dr. Jan Taylor
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Jan Taylor, who served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Prairie View A&M University from 1996 - 2022.
May 21, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Dr. Tracy Wong
Today on conduct(her), Kyra and McKenna interview Canadian/Malaysian conductor Dr. Tracy Wong.
May 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Dr. Shireen Abu Khader
Today on the conduct(her) podcast Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Shireen Abu Khader, founder of https://dozanworld.com.
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Season 3: Wrap Up & Reflection!
Join McKenna and Kyra as they recap and reflect on Season 3!
Jun 19, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Jonathan Martin - conduct(her) composer competition winner!
Join McKenna and Kyra as they interview Jonathan Martin, the winner of Season 3's composer competition.
Jun 12, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Katerina Gimon
Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Canadian choral composer Katerina Gimon.
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Dr. Marques Garrett
Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview Dr. Marques Garrett. This episode is focused on sharing information about the Black women composers featured in Dr. Garrett's publication "The Oxord Book of Choral Music by Black Composers" available on Oxford Press.
May 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Rachel Massey & Kateri Lavacek #conduct(her)k12
Today on conduct(her) we will hear from two exceptional K-12 educators: Rachel Massey & Kateri Lavacek.
May 22, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Jocelyn Hagen
Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview acclaimed composer Jocelyn Hagen.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Tara Sikon, Puja Ramaswamy, & Allison Cheng #conduct(her)k12
Today on conduct(her) we will hear from three exceptional K-12 educators: Tara Sikon, Puja Ramaswamy, & Allison Cheng.
May 08, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde (pt. 2)
Today on conduct(her) join McKenna & Kyra as they interview Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde. This panel focuses on how to best be an ally to Trans singers in our choral community. This episode will be released in two parts.
May 01, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde (pt. 1)
Today on conduct(her) join McKenna & Kyra as they interview Stevie Hirner, AJ Rodriguez, & Marí Esabel Valverde. This panel focuses on how to best be an ally to Trans singers in our choral community. This episode will be released in two parts.
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Dr. Andrea Ramsey
Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview acclaimed composer, conductor, and teacher Dr. Andrea Ramsey.
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Annie Stanger & Nythia Martinez #conduct(her)k12
Today on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview two exceptional K-12 educators: Annie Stanger & Nythia Martinez.
Apr 10, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 10
María Guinand
This week on conduct(her) McKenna & Kyra interview internationally renowned choral conductor María Guinand.
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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