Music Speaks

We discuss Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Please Enjoy!

In this episode, we test Nick Harriau's love of Spongebob, to find out how well he knows the Sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Nick Harriau about his love of Dream Theater and their song, Pull Me Under. Please Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk to a platinum member of the podcast, Nick Harriau, about Dream Theater's Octavarium. Please Enjoy!

In this episode we talk to Michael Bolton super fan and friend of the show Meredith Neumann. Enjoy!

This time it gets personal on Music Speaks. Nick Harriau attempts to stay perfect for his chance to win another prize on Music Speaks.

We finish the album already in progress from our last podcast in this episode! Back with Nick Harriau. Please Enjoy!

This interview discusses Alice in Chain's album, Black Gives Way to Blue, with return guest Nick Harriau. Enjoy!

In this part two, we explore Alyssa's playlist! Below check out her music! Sleeptalk by Dayseeker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV5ffXxFI38 Part of Me by Neck Deep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABM9ndIvx8 When the sun rose up this morning by Stephen Feigenbaum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofLtkW6Cq30 Dulaman Performed by Celtic Thunder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHKlr5sodKM Wilderness by Jon Bryant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ_O7-I1F7s Hold you Here by This Wild Life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrutKfbTeJA Enjoy!

Our third interview with podcast friend Alyssa Comeau. We discussed Social Environmental Learning and Regulation in Stressful Environments with Music. Enjoy!

We dive into our back into our symphony series, check out now!

Ms. Williams was a first-prize winner at the NATS-CNYFL(National Association of Teachers of Singing Central New York Finger Lakes Chapter) competition. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College, a Master of Music from Ithaca College, and a Professional Studies Certificate in opera from The Manhattan School of Music.  She is  a volunteer artist for Sing for Hope and is one of the owners of the Sparkle Twins. In addition to singing, Ms. Williams teaches Pre-school and is also a professional commercial and print model. She most recently starred in the national Verizon Holiday commercial along with her identical twin sister. Which received over 2 million views worldwide.

Brooklyn, New York native soprano Cherisse Williams is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of North Texas under the tutelage of Dr. Carol Wilson. In performance with UNT Opera, she will perform the role of Adina (L’elisir d’amore) this Spring. Last season she sung the role of Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute with Once Upon an Opera. She was in the ensemble of Martina Arroyo’s Prelude to Performance’s production of Carmen. Ms. Williams has played the role of Nannetta in the Midwest Institute of Opera’s production of Falstaff. Her Manhattan School of Music credits include the Princess in their mainstage production of L’enfant et les Sortilèges and Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro for their opera scenes titled "A World Made Real: Five Stories of Women in Pursuit of Dreams." Her Ithaca College credits include the title role of Sally Hemings in the world premiere of Dana Wilson's The Wolf by the Ears, Beth (cover) in Little Women and Mademoiselle Silberklang in The Impresario with the Ithaca Hidden Gems Project. Her other credits include The Princeton Festival’s production of Porgy and Bess (ensemble) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Peaseblossom) at Westminster Choir College Opera Theatre.

Merry Christmas! And all through the podcast world Shaun, Mary, and Hunter decide on their top two Christmas songs!

Professor Corporon takes on the John Williams Emoji Quiz!

In this episode, we continue to look at music with Professor Corporon! Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk to wind conductor/teacher/genuine human, Professor Eugene Corporon. Find out what makes his top eight playlist!

In this episode, we quiz Kyra and McKenna to find out who knows more! Enjoy!

In this episode, we return to McKenna and Kyra's playlist to find the desert island playlist. Enjoy!

Kyra Stahr (she/her) and is currently a first-year graduate student at The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she is pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Music. Stahr is a graduate of Miami University, where she was a double major, earning her B.M. in Music Education and Vocal Performance, and a dual minor in Special Education and Musical Theater. At Miami, she studied conducting with Dr. Jeremy Jones and Dr. William Bausano and led an inclusive choir for adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stahr graduated summa cum laude and was awarded the "Outstanding Future Music Educator" honor for the class of 2017. As an innovative conductor, teacher and vocalist, McKenna Stenson has built a career inspiring students to sing with confidence and motivating communities to create lasting change through song. Her energetic demeanor permeates positivity throughout the ensemble, creating a community of compassion, trust and resilience.