What creates lasting community in a world of increasing isolation? Musician, vocalist, composer, teacher, and choir director Keith Childress has discovered the answer through decades of choir leadership spanning continents, cultures, and generations. When a remarkable opportunity took him to Oral Roberts University as part of the World Action Singers, he found himself performing alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Teddy Pendergrass—a divine appointment that transformed his traje...
All content for The Choir Room Podcast is the property of Metromusic & Arts and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
What creates lasting community in a world of increasing isolation? Musician, vocalist, composer, teacher, and choir director Keith Childress has discovered the answer through decades of choir leadership spanning continents, cultures, and generations. When a remarkable opportunity took him to Oral Roberts University as part of the World Action Singers, he found himself performing alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Teddy Pendergrass—a divine appointment that transformed his traje...
Hearing the Harmony: The Hymn 'It Is Well With My Soul', Diversity in Choir, and the Joy of Choir Sundays at Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship.
The Choir Room Podcast
57 minutes
1 year ago
Hearing the Harmony: The Hymn 'It Is Well With My Soul', Diversity in Choir, and the Joy of Choir Sundays at Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship.
Step into the vibrant Choir Room where the rich tapestry of song and spirit comes to life. This week, my co-hosts Dorian Johnson, Mietta Stancil-Farrar, and I, Greg Thomas, as we uncover the poignant history of the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul" and then followed by a live rendition by the enchanting Sarai Negron-Ingold. Mietta brings us the CRQ and we delve into the conversation of recruitment for a community choir. With personal anecdotes, we delve into the transformative power of ch...
The Choir Room Podcast
What creates lasting community in a world of increasing isolation? Musician, vocalist, composer, teacher, and choir director Keith Childress has discovered the answer through decades of choir leadership spanning continents, cultures, and generations. When a remarkable opportunity took him to Oral Roberts University as part of the World Action Singers, he found himself performing alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Teddy Pendergrass—a divine appointment that transformed his traje...