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Moveable Do

Steve Danielson

Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences. Each episode features an interview with the composers about their lives plus a review of 4 of their pieces (including audio!). To become a guest, or to suggest one, email moveabledo@gmail.com.

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00:58:37

Laurie de Leonne

Moveable Do ·

2022/09/20

This week on Moveable Do: Laurie de Leonne (formerly Laurie Betts Hughes) talks about her many musical influences and her many musical projects (choir at lunchtime, anyone?). Since she's visited all 50 states, she also recommends some places for us to all visit in the future. Pieces featured on this episode: "Three American Folk Songs for Mary," "The Wind That Shakes the Barley," "Fragile," and "Nothing Gold Can Stay." For more information about Laurie de Leonne and her music, visit

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01:00:59

Paul Honey

Moveable Do ·

2022/09/13

This week we cross the pond to talk with British composer, Paul Honey. We discuss his journey from being a Westminster Abbey chorister to becoming a successful film and television composer. Hear about his experience traveling the world as a performer and about how to write music when there are many cooks in the kitchen. Featured on this episode, "Jesus," "The Wild Geese," "Leatherback," and "Summer Autumn Winter." For more information about Paul Honey and his music, visit http://paulhoney.net. For

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00:53:27

Ola Gjeilo

Moveable Do ·

2022/09/06

Season 5 starts out strong with an interview with Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo. We talk about his piano improvisation skills (as well as his new piano solo album) and why he keeps coming back to choral music. He also enlightens us to the differences and similarities between his musical life in Norway versus his musical life in Manhattan. Pieces featured on this episode: "Lux Beata Trinitas," "Iam Sol Recedit," "Still," and "Dark and Luminous Night." For more information about Ola Gjeilo, visit his

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00:06:31

Season 5 Preview (Bonus)

Moveable Do ·

2022/08/23

Just a quick preview/bonus episode talking about the upcoming Season 5 of Moveable Do. Plus, Steve shares a new piece called As God Is, We May Be. See you in 2 weeks for the launch of Season 5 on September 6! Keep the Music Moving!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message

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00:07:00

Moveable Snippet - Joseph Virgilio (I Giochi Vecchi -...

Moveable Do ·

2022/08/09

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Joseph Vergilio and his piece "I Giochi Vecchi (The Old Games)." Learn more about Joseph Vergilio and his music at https://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/MrJoesMusic. Keep the music moving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message

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00:07:21

Moveable Snippet - Makaela Joy Bragg (Melody in Grey)

Moveable Do ·

2022/08/02

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Makaela Joy Bragg and her piece "Melody in Grey." Learn more about Makaela Joy and her music at https://makaelajoy.com. Keep the music moving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message

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00:11:02

Moveable Snippet - Justine Koontz (Insomnia)

Moveable Do ·

2022/07/26

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Justine Koontz and her piece "Insomnia." Learn more about Justine and his music athttps://justinekootz.com. Keep the music moving! Moveable Do has been named one of the Best Music Composition Podcasts by Feedspot.com. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:37

Moveable Snippet - Terry Shaw (Still I Rise)

Moveable Do ·

2022/07/19

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Terry Shaw and his piece "Still I Rise" with text from Maya Angelou. If you have interest in this piece, please contact me and I'll get word to Terry. Keep the music moving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message

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00:08:08

Season 4 Closer - Bwana Ni Mchungaji Wangu

Moveable Do ·

2022/06/14

In this special episode of Moveable Do, Steve closes out Season 4 by sharing this season's intro song, "Bwana Ni Mchungaji Wangu" and sharing the exciting direction Moveable Do is moving for Season 5! Thank you to all the guests from this season: Roger Emerson: https://rogeremerson.com Will White: https://www.willcwhite.com Sarah Quartel: https://www.sarahquartel.com/ Andrew Maxfield: https://andrewmaxfield.org B.E. Boykin: https://beboykin.com/ Kurt Bestor: http://www.kurtbestor.com/ Bryon Black

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00:55:21

Steve Danielson

Moveable Do ·

2022/06/07

The tables get turned on Moveable Do host Steve Danielson as he gets interviewed about his life and works. Hear what it was like growing up in a large musical household, a two-week residency in Kenya, and how he works on keeping his music accessible yet enjoyable. Thank you to Jennifer Cook for conducting this interview! Pieces featured on this episode, "Croppy Boy," "I Carried Your Oxygen," "Before Long," and "One by One." For more information about Steve and his music, visit https://sdcompose.com

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00:56:31

Reena Esmail

Moveable Do ·

2022/05/31

Indian-American composer Dr. Reena Esmail talks with Moveable Do this week about her unique blend of Western Art Music and Hindustani Music. Hear where her interest in Hindustani music came from and where it has taken her. Also, get a wonderful new book recommendation. Pieces featured on this episode: "The Tipping Point," "When the Violin," "Tuttarana," and "This Love Between Us." For more information about Reena and her music, visit https://reenaesmail.com. For a full archive of Moveable Do

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00:49:50

Craig Courtney

Moveable Do ·

2022/05/24

Composer Craig Courtney chats with Moveable Do this week about his work with Beckenhorst Press, his time living in Austria, and how his parents found out his musical talents. With training in instrumental music, what turned him to choral music? Featured on this week's episode: "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night," "A Better Resurrection," "The Invitation" from Divine Encounter, and "Ukrainian Alleluia." For more information about Craig Courtney and his music, visit

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00:50:23

Jennifer Lucy Cook

Moveable Do ·

2022/05/17

This week, composer and lyricist Jennifer Lucy Cook talks about growing up in a musical household and then taking the leap into becoming a professional musician. As a mentee of Eric Whitacre, hear how he has helped influence and shape her career path. And, have you ever watched The Bachelor and thought, this needs a musical highlight reel, you've come to the right person! Featured on this episode: "They are Mother," "For You, I Will Be an Island," "Over and Over," and "Time." For more information

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01:00:34

Chrysanthe Tan

Moveable Do ·

2022/05/10

Composer and violinist Chrysanthe Tan joins Moveable Do this week to talk about their fascination of combining music and the spoken word, what its like to tour with Ariana Grande, and a mutual love of ours: Star Wars! Find out what Chrysanthe's favorite Star Wars song is. Featured pieces on this episode: "If You Lived in Your Body," "On the Other Hand," "Magic Lady," "I Dream of Kitty" (Premiere), and a special bonus, "Lipid Bilayer." To hear more of Chrysanthe's music, visit

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01:10:33

Eric Whitacre - Episode 50!

Moveable Do ·

2022/05/03

For this special 50th Moveable Do interview, Eric Whitacre joined me to talk about a wide range of topics. He discussed what his goals and ambitions were as a teenager, what music inspired him growing up, and how he eventually ended up collaborating with NASA. We went back to the beginnings of the virtual choir world and explored what might be next. I also got to pick his brain a bit about his composing process. Pieces featured on this episode: "Deep Field," "A Boy and a Girl," "Equus," and an

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00:53:57

Nazo Zakkak

Moveable Do ·

2022/04/26

Take a dive into Orthodox Hymnody this week with composer Nazo Zakkak. Though he started as a jazz pianist, he has shifted his life to composing and conducting hymns for the Orthodox Christian liturgical cycle. Explore some very poignant moments as well as some humorous - like which of his pieces is based on a song from "Frozen." Featured on this episode, "Gladsome Light," "Canon for St. Andrew," "I Have Thee," and "The Angel Cried." For more information about Nazo and access to his music, visit

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01:10:50

Bryon Black II

Moveable Do ·

2022/04/19

This week Bryon Black II takes the leap from a Moveable Snippet segment to a full Moveable Do interview. Listen as Bryon talks about faith and composition, the importance of music education, and his process when arranging Spirituals. Plus, find out which VeggieTales song played a role in his early compositional pursuits. Featured on this episode: "Brotherhood," "On Christmas Night," "Magnificasti me mirabilia," and "Hold On Just a Little While Longer." For more information about the music of Bryon

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00:06:53

Moveable Snippet - Eric Hunter (Benediction for a New...

Moveable Do ·

2022/04/15

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Eric Hunter and his piece "Benediction for a New Life." Learn more about Eric and his music athttps://erichuntermusic.com. Keep the music moving! Moveable Do has been named one of the Best Music Composition Podcasts by Feedspot.com. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message:

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01:03:10

Kurt Bestor

Moveable Do ·

2022/04/12

Multi-faceted composer and performer Kurt Bestor sits down with Moveable Do this week to discuss a broad range of composing topics: from writing simple love songs, to writing film scores, to collaborating on projects with the Osmonds, to writing music for the 2002 Olympics! He also tells the story behind his wildly popular and currently applicable, "Prayer of the Children." Pieces featured on this episode, "Olympic Flag Segment," "Come to My Garden," the World Premiere of "From Every Pore," and "Il

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00:35:44

B.E. Boykin

Moveable Do ·

2022/04/05

This week, composer Dr. B.E. Boykin talks about her simultaneous work as a choral professor and a composer. We go back and talk about her musical family and some of the influences that helped her on her path. Plus, what's her favorite color and what does that say about her? Featured pieces on this episode, "Consolamini," "Unified Prayer," "We Wear the Mask," and "Joshua Fit the Battle." For more information about B.E.'s music, visit https://beboykin.com/. For a full archive of episodes, visit

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