Interchange

GIA Publications

A monthly podcast from GIA Music, hosted by Kate Williams

  1. We Are God's Instruments

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    We Are God's Instruments

    Description: Join composer Santiago Fernandez in this conversation about his journey as a liturgical musician, migrant, and composer. For one who grew up in Mexico, La Virgen de Guadalupe is simply a part of everyday life, and her mantle of protection follows each of us along the way. Heads up--there's an Easter egg announcement in here about our new Spanish-language hymnal: Tu Pueblo Canta!Guest: Santiago Fernandez Bio: Santiago Fernández has been active in parish music ministry for the past 35 years and is currently Music Minister at Church of the Holy Family in Novi, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Wayne State University in Detroit, is certified in both Pastoral Ministry and Liturgical Ministry (locally by the Archdiocese of Detroit and nationally by the USCCB’s Commission on Certification and Accreditation) and is currently studying a Master’s Degree in Theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture. Santiago is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter at events and conferences around the country and abroad in the area of Hispanic liturgical music.   He has four collections of contemporary liturgical music published by Oregon Catholic Press, a number of bilingual pieces published by GIA and is also author of the bilingual book Un Hermoso Intercambio Cultural/A Beautiful Cultural Exchange, offering ideas, reflections and suggestions to open doors and broaden horizons within the multicultural integration of pastoral work in the United States. Songs: Ave Maria: track 3 https://giamusic.com/resource/breath-of-god-recording-cd425 Enter His Gates, Santiago Fernandez https://giamusic.com/resource/enter-his-gates-print-g10700

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  2. Episode 16: Is Love Your Brand?

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    Episode 16: Is Love Your Brand?

    Guest: Emily Bradfield Bio: Emily Bradfield is a marketing and brand strategy professional based in the Greater Chicago area. She is passionate about creating cohesive brand narratives across the marketing funnel and aligning performance with brand strategy. Early in her career, Emily served in roles such as Marketing Associate at the Chicago Sinfonietta, where she handled communications, engagement, and public relations efforts for the orchestra. Her professional network includes positions with law firms, among other organizations, demonstrating her flexibility across industries in brand & marketing roles. Description: In this episode, we invite the host's own sister into the conversation, pivoting from her experience in marketing in brand management and its implications in church work, toward a deeper reflection about home, music, and faith. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so this conversation highlights some of the realities of those who experience domestic violence. A few statistics to add some context to the conversation: *An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year.*Nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by a partner and reported it having a related impact on their functioning.*Just under 15% of women (14.8%) and 4% of men in the US have been injured as a result of intimate partner violence that included rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner.*1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the US have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.*Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year.*Over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.*Almost half of all women and men in the US have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime (48.4% and 48.8%, respectively).*Women ages 18 to 24 and 25 to 34 generally experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence.*From 1994 to 2010, approximately 4 in 5 victims of intimate partner violence were female.*Most female victims of intimate partner violence were previously victimized by the same offender at rates of 77% for women ages 18 to 24, 76% for ages 25 to 34, and 81% for ages 35 to 49.(these statistics and more can be found at thehotline.org)

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  3. A Spirit of Adoption

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    A Spirit of Adoption

    This time on Interchange, we're joined by composer Mark Miller, a musician renowned for his vibrant voice in Christian worship communities across the world. In this candid conversation, Mark shares a part of his personal story that shapes his perspective on themes of belonging, identity, and grace—elements so often reflected in his music. Mark embodies a spirit of gentle inclusivity, combining theological depth with accessibility. In his role as both composer and educator, his personal narrative of adoption resonates with his commitment to writing music that assures people they are claimed and beloved. Bio: Mark A. Miller has a passion for building community through music and believes that everyone is a child of God. He adheres to Cornel West’s belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” A graduate of Yale and Juilliard, Mark is Professor of Church Music, Director of Chapel, and Composer-in-Residence at Drew University. He is also a Lecturer in Sacred Music at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music and Divinity School, and Minister of Music of Christ Church in Summit, New Jersey. Previously, he provided musical leadership for Marble Collegiate Church and The Riverside Church (both in New York City). His sacred music is widely published and sung by communities of faith around the world. Mark’s Let Justice Roll (for chorus and orchestra) was performed for “Juneteenth Celebration: All American Freedom Day” in 2019 at Carnegie Hall. His album, Imagine the People of God, is available on iTunes. Mark has led choirs and performed in Sweden, South Africa, Austria, Russia, and the Baltic states. He spends part of the year traveling around the United States (often with his band, Subject to Change), lecturing, preaching, and presenting concerts focused on creating community and advocating for social justice for all people, especially the LGBTQIA+ community. His music has been called the soundtrack for a new generation to express and celebrate hospitality, equity, and justice. Mark resides in Plainfield, New Jersey, with his husband, Michael Murden. They have two adult children, Alyse and Keith, and a cat named Oscar.Music heard in this episode:Hope Will Not Fail: https://giamusic.com/resource/hope-will-not-fail-printed-music-11378Who You Are: https://giamusic.com/resource/who-you-are-pdf-du01353We Will Rejoice: When the Fig Tree Fails to Blossom https://giamusic.com/resource/when-the-fig-tree-fails-to-blossom-printed-music-11383Gather at the River: https://giamusic.com/resource/gather-at-the-river-pdf-du01359

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A monthly podcast from GIA Music, hosted by Kate Williams