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John Alston talks about decades of founding and directing the Chester Children's Chorus

I interviewed my mother, Rosemarie Graham (36) today, November 26th in my living room in sparks Nevada. My mom told me stories about what school years she liked, and what made it fun. We talked about her jobs, which ones...

Here is a biography of Fran, based on the interview. Interviewer comment: "I am always struck by how important people are to Fran. I think that life is all about the people she's known in her 90 years on Earth."...

Elizabeth Young, a freshman at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, talks with Heather McDonnell about her childhood, people who have impacted her, and what she finds meaningful in life.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley began in 1962 as the Catawba Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group first met at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. Now we meet in their own space that they build as a congregation...

Hannah Kemp-Severence (40) talks with her dad, Philip Kemp (73) about his life in farming, being a lifelong Lutheran, his love of music and singing, and what's important for his family to remember about him.

Today I interviewed Mrs. Hornstra. She is my schools front office person, she has always been so sweet to me and I remember always coming to ask her for help with something and she’d be there to help me. She...

Artistic Director, Carolyn Clark, shared personal background, stories, and insights about her experiences with the Dyker Singers.

That morning I wished that I could meet with the famous band and network with them. That night I was on stage singing with them! A miracle in Monterrey and in my life as an artist.

John Alston talks about his decades founding and directing the Chester Children's Chorus.

Suzanne's faith began with singing in the choir and has led to her leadership in providing shelter services for the homeless throughout the community. Building community is part of everything she does, and she's learned to do that at Peace...

Two members of this women's musical ministry tell their experience with the choir. Saybra, a new member, talks of how she found the group and what attracted her. Rochelle, the director, tells how the group started in 2014.

Interview as part of the UUCCV history series.

My cousin, Mike, who now is working in the music industry as a choral director and “jingle maker” talks about how he got to where he is and some childhood stories of him and his brother, victorious and otherwise.

Dr. Lisa Graham (47), director of the Wellesley College Choir, Lucy Cordes (21), President of the Choir, and Genevieve Welch (20), choral scholar with the Choir, speak about their experiences of the pandemic through the lens of choral singing and...

The life of my grandma Gwen

Tina shared personal stories about how music has been a strong part of her life and how her relationship with singing has evolved.

Dyker Singers member Marilyn Walters shared personal reflections on her life and the presence of singing in her life.

Kitty Wagner And Willie Wagner talk about Willie education experience as well as his idols and musical experience.

Terry and I talked personal, musical, and social memories from her life and time with the Dyker Singers.

Three choir kids and a choir director walk into an interview

My father, a professional musician, describes how he got into music when he was younger and the people who influenced him along the way.

My interviewee was Carol VanBesien. Carol is a close family friend who is origionally from Missouri. She is very passionate for music like the piano and cello. Carol is grateful for her family and friends that support her through everything....

Charlotte is a doctoral student and associate choral conductor at University of North Texas. She is a visiting scholar from South Africa.