8 episodes

A podcast delivering insight, guidance and expertise on all things choral and a chance to meet the wonderful people involved in choral activity.

Jenkins + Walters: Chatting About Choir Ryan Jenkins

    • Arts

A podcast delivering insight, guidance and expertise on all things choral and a chance to meet the wonderful people involved in choral activity.

    "Is there a canary in the room?" - Daniel Spurrier

    "Is there a canary in the room?" - Daniel Spurrier

    This week we chat to Dan Spurrier, a self-confessed reluctant singer who is passionate about encouraging more young men to join a choir. 

    Dan chats about his involvement in Blokes Who Sing and how family influences encouraged him to partake in singing activity from a young age and how it has become a form of enjoyment away from his regular day-to-day activities. 

    For more information about Blokes Who Sing, visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/blokeswhosinguk or tweet them @blokeswhosinguk. 

    • 40 min
    "Sink or Swim" - Sam Martin

    "Sink or Swim" - Sam Martin

    Chatting About Choir brings you closer to the people involved in choral singing. Our aim is to inspire you to join a choir by introducing you to the many different people that participate in group singing. 

    In this episode we chat with soprano, Sam Martin. we discuss how despite all the challenges presented to her, Sam grew stronger and more determined to live her life to the fullest.

    Find us on Twitter @ryanjenkinsuk + @diviwaltersMD. 

    • 39 min
    "The choir saved my life." - Ernie Wassall

    "The choir saved my life." - Ernie Wassall

    Chatting About Choir brings you closer to the people involved in choral music. Our aim is to inspire you to join a choir by introducing you to the many different people that participate in group singing. 

    In this episode we chat with the talented tenor, Ernie Wassall. We discuss how through tragedy, Ernie has used his love of singing for good, improving his own life but also of those around him. 

    • 34 min
    Episode 5: Our Covid Journey

    Episode 5: Our Covid Journey

    The Coronavirus pandemic has devastated the performing arts community. 

    Choral directors, Ryan Jenkins and David Walters discuss the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on their choir. 

    As choir directors, composers and musicians, Ryan and David have directly felt the impact of the pandemic and this episode explores the journey they have made from the beginning of the pandemic to now. They discuss their approach to bringing the choir and wider community together through singing, even when singing was outlawed. Additionally, they discuss lessons learnt and successes made through having to adapt to a new normal.



    Tweet us at:

    @RyanJenkinsTOVC

    @DiviWaltersMD



    For more information visit:

    theonlinevocalcoach.com

    thenorthprospectcommunitychoir.org.uk

    • 45 min
    Episode 4: Winter Voice Care for Singers

    Episode 4: Winter Voice Care for Singers

    Brrr, it's getting colder... Winter is taking its icy grip!

    It’s fair to say, winter is one of the most challenging seasons for your voice. The winter brings cold, dry air and this combination is your larynx’s worst nightmare. Your voice prefers the climate of a tropical rainforest, wet and warm. In this episode, vocal coach, Ryan Jenkins and musical director, David Walters discuss how to look after your voice throughout the winter months and beyond. 

    Tweet us at:

    @RyanJenkinsTOVC

    @DiviWaltersMD



    For more information visit:

    theonlinevocalcoach.com

    thenorthprospectcommunitychoir.org.uk

    • 30 min
    Episode 3: The Magic of Musicals

    Episode 3: The Magic of Musicals

    Musicals... Everyone has their favourite! 

    In this episode, David takes the opportunity to share his extensive knowledge of musical theatre with Ryan and you, as he delves into his life as a musical director. You'll hear stories of on-stage mishaps, costume malfunctions, near-fatal accidents and an on stage death!



    For more information visit:

    theonlinevocalcoach.com

    northprospectcommunitychoir.org.uk



    Tweet us:

    @RyanJenkinsTOVC

    @DiviWaltersMD

    • 25 min

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