ChoirFolk

Clayton Dyck
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Community choirs and the people in them are something to sing about! Join Host Clayton Dyck and his international guests as they explore what makes them tick and how they bring much-needed harmony and wellness to our world.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Leading Off: A Conversation with Karla Mundy (Part One)

    How does a person get so lucky as to lead a community choir?  Vancouver's Karla Mundy starts our series by sharing her journey as a choir director, how she harnesses choir energy, and how she selects her inspiring global repertoire. See us in Part Two for additional links, and links to the ChoirFolk Jukebox!

    32 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Leading Off: A Conversation with Karla Mundy (Part Two)

    Karla and Clayton discuss the challenges one faces when using choirs to foster community connections and advocacy, and how she preserves wellness in her very busy life.   She's also got ChoirFolk Jukebox suggestions for us!  To get to the ChoirFolk Jukebox: Apple Music Spotify Additional links: A Full Concert of the City Soul Choir May 2024 A Full Concert of the Rhythm and Roots Choir Feb 2024 Songroots Home Page - Singing Camps and International Study Trips

    25 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Lullaby Choirs and More: The Engaging World of Mollie Stone (Part One)

    Two communities are connected through choirs: those who sing in them and the ones they sing to. Chicago's Mollie Stone lovingly serves both groups. In Part One, she shares her journey from child singer to a celebrated choir leader. We'll also explore how she innovatively engages audiences (including babies!) through her choral projects and chat about the differences between adult and child singers. See us in Part Two for additional links, including the ChoirFolk Jukebox!

    29 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Lullaby Choirs and More: The Engaging World of Mollie Stone (Part Two)

    Mollie shares her exciting experiences working with music leaders in South Africa's AIDS community, and how they have influenced her approach to choral engagement and activism in Chicago. She'll also share her ChoirFolk Jukebox picks!  Click on the links to listen: Apple Music Spotify Additional links: 2024 Lullaby Concert by the U of Chicago Women's Chorus About the U of University Chorus 2025 Songs of Comfort Concert - U of Chicago University Chorus and Women's Chorus South African Choral Concert (Clip)

    29 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Remaking Memories: Dementia Choirs with Erica Phare-Bergh (Part One)

    Can choral singing literally bring back memories?  Good Vibes Memory Choirs founder Erica Phare-Bergh shares how dementia choirs work, and how research is showing their benefits, not only for those afflicted with dementia, but their caregivers as well.

    27 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Remaking Memories: Dementia Choirs with Erica Phare-Bergh (Part Two)

    Erica and Clayton explore the vital role of communities in supporting dementia choirs and highlight an exciting new initiative that involves kids in these choirs. They also discuss how this is becoming a global movement! Check out Erica's ChoirFolk Jubebox picks here: Alberta Sky by Isabel Belina Apple Music Spotify Additional Links: Good Vibes Memory Choirs Voices in Motion overview and research

    24 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Hanging with the ChoirFolk Panel! (Part One)

    What's it like to be part of a community choir?  City Soul Choir members Jo Neill, Juliana Koo and Michele Roger share their origin stories, discuss how they prepare and reveal how they approach their biggest fears when performing.  It's also a bit of a party!

    32 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Hanging with the ChoirFolk Panel! (Part Two)

    Jo, Juliana and Michele explore the "personalities" of community choirs and how choirs provide support and healing to members and audiences.  They also share what makes them laugh and cry during a performance, and the value of a good throat lozenge. Additional Links: City Soul Choir performing Mojuba Michele Roger and Jo Neill performing Light of a Clear Blue Morning with City Soul Choir and the Island Soul Choir Jo Neill performing What You Don't Do with City Soul Choir and the Island Soul Choir They also share her ChoirFolk Jukebox picks!  Click on the links to listen: Apple Music Spotify

    29 min
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Community choirs and the people in them are something to sing about! Join Host Clayton Dyck and his international guests as they explore what makes them tick and how they bring much-needed harmony and wellness to our world.

Information

  • Creator
    Clayton Dyck
  • Episodes
    21
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    ChoirFolk