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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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00:49:28

Tracy Wong

Moveable Do ·

2023/06/13

This week, Steve talks with Malaysian-born, Canadian-based composer, Dr. Tracy Wong. They talk about growing up in the Malaysian music education system, what took her to Canada, and why some pieces are harder to write than others. They also play a game called "A Healthy Bowl of Raisin Brahms." Pieces featured on this episode: "Wau Bulan," "Singkap Siaga," "JAM! (Jom - Ayuh - Mari)," and "Antara (Between)." For more information about Tracy and her

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00:53:46

Juhi Bansal

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2023/06/06

This week Moveable Do welcomes one of the Washington Post's "Composers to Watch," Juhi Bansal. Hear about her experience growing up in Hong Kong with a mom who hosted a Hindustani radio program. Be inspired by her stories of women overcoming great odds and which women in particular inspire her. We also play a game called "Play Me a Lully-by." Pieces featured on this episode: "Waves of Change," "In Perfect Light," "Love, Loss and Exile," and

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01:02:45

James Knox

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2023/05/30

This week, join composer Dr. James Knox, professor of music at Central Oregon Community College, as he talks with Moveable Do about his work as a vocalist, educator, and composer. Learn about some of his amazing world travels and what he considers his most memorable travel experience. This week we play a game called "Felix and Fanny sitting in a tree, W-R-I-T-I-N-G." Pieces featured on this episode, "Life to Everything," "The Wanderer," "Ludi Yan," and

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01:00:06

Sarah Rimkus

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2023/05/23

Travel with Steve to Minnesota via Aberdeen, Scotland to talk with composer Dr. Sarah Rimkus. Hear about lessons learned in Aberdeen as well as an amazing project called ComposeHer. Which food is Sarah's favorite to cook? Also, we play a game called "When you wash your clothes, don't put it on the Ring Cycle." Pieces featured on this episode: "Mater Dei," "O God, Thy Sea...", "Uprooted", and "Psalm 113" from the St. Machar Songbook. To learn

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01:02:51

Dwight Bigler

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2023/05/16

This week, Steve interviews his friend and wonderful composer, Dr. Dwight Bigler, professor of choral music at Virginia Tech University. They talk about growing up with a musical family in Blackfoot, ID, how he got into composition, and how one of his pieces literally "brought down the house." They also play a game called, "You Have How Many Kids?!" Pieces featured on this episode, "Old Joe Clark," "All Ye Who Are to Mirth Inclined," and his masterwork,

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01:05:51

Dawn Sonntag

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2023/05/09

What do you call a composer who was self-taught on the piano until age 18, who lived in Germany and Norway, and now teaches composition classes? Why, Dr. Dawn Sonntag, of course. Join us this week as we discuss all these things and how they eventually led her to Olympia, Washington where I could interview her LIVE at the Tumwater Library. Plus, Dawn takes a quiz called "One Minus One is Nun." Pieces featured on this episode: "Snowflakes," "Braided Rivers," an excerpt from "Verlorene Heimat," and

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00:54:55

Jessica French

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2023/05/02

This week, Moveable Do stays local with Seattle-based composer, Jessica French. She talks about growing up in a Catholic choir school in Salt Lake City and how she switched from organ performance to choral composition. She shares her unique perspective and ability with synesthesia. To cap it off, we play a game called, "What's Your Favorite Instrument? Cannons!" Pieces featured on this episode: "Tantum Ergo," "Strengthen for Service," "Earth, Strike Up Your

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01:04:03

Diederik van der Laag

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2023/04/25

This week, we travel back to Europe to talk with Diederik van der Laag in the Netherlands. We talk about his development from metal performer to choral composer. He also talks about his process, including what time of day he finds most effective for writing. Then, we play a game called "Put a Smile on That Face." Pieces featured on this episode: "Ils Dorment," "Miks Ma Ei Tapa Ennast," "I Hope You Grow," and "Safe and Sound." For more information

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00:50:14

Andrew Morgan Smith

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2023/04/18

Let's go to the MOVIES! This week, I get the opportunity to chat with film composer Andrew Morgan Smith who, among other things wrote the music for the 2023 films, "The Old Way" and "Bunker." We talk about growing up in Louisiana and his influential teachers. We also chat about what it's like working for the Mouse (Disney). Then, I invite Andrew to play "Schumann, or not Schumann, that is the question." For more information about Andrew Morgan Smith and his music, visit

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00:51:02

Janice Kapp Perry

Moveable Do ·

2023/04/11

This week on Moveable Do, Steve talks with Janice Kapp Perry who wrote many of the songs he sang in church as a child. Janice shares her love of sports and the "lucky break" that launched her songwriting career. Also, hear about her long collaboration with Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah. This week we play a game called Il Prete Roso. Pieces featured on this episode: "A Child's Prayer," "I Love to See the Temple," "Heal Our Land," and "Love is Spoken

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01:09:08

Jaakko Mäntyjärvi

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2023/04/04

Moveable Do starts season 6 with Finnish composer Jaakko Mäntyjärvi! Learn about what it's like growing up in Finland, how many languages he can speak, and what his real job is. Plus we introduce a new segment to the show which will have a different name every week. This week, we're calling it "Give Me Some Mo'! Some Mo'Zart!" Pieces featured on this episode "Come Away Death," "Warum toben die Heiden?" "Smoking Can Kill," and "Canticum

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00:07:15

Moveable Snippet - Colin Eatock (The Lord is Risen)

Moveable Do ·

2023/03/28

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Canadian composer Colin Eatock and his piece "The Lord is Risen". Learn more about Colin and his music at https://colineatock.com. Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:09:42

Moveable Snippet - Soheil Shirangi (SAMAT)

Moveable Do ·

2023/03/21

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Iranian composer Soheil Shirangi and his piece "SAMAT". Learn more about Soheil and his music at https://soheilshirangi.com/. Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:17

Moveable Snippet - Frida Vasquez de la Sota (Obertura...

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2023/03/14

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Mexican composer Frida Vasquez de la Sota and her piece "Obertura 19" (Overture 19). Learn more about Frida and her music at https://fridadelasota.wixsite.com/fridadelasota. Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:07:41

Moveable Snippet - Anthony Mosakowski (Resonet in...

Moveable Do ·

2023/03/07

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Anthony Mosakowski and his piece "Resonet in laudibus". Learn more about Anthony and his music at https://www.anthonymosakowski.com/. Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:17:46

Moveable Snippet - Sami Seif (Orientalism)

Moveable Do ·

2023/02/28

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Lebanese composer Sami Seif and his piece "Orientalism". Learn more about Sami and his music at https://www.samiseif.com/. Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:06:28

Moveable Snippet - Mark Whitefield (The Seventh Wave)

Moveable Do ·

2023/02/21

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from British composer Mark Whitefield and his piece "The Seventh Wave". Learn more about Mark and his music at https://markwhitefield.musicaneo.com/. Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:13:43

Moveable Snippet - Sonya Leonore Stahl (Princess of...

Moveable Do ·

2023/02/14

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from composer Sonya Leonore Stahl and her piece "Princess of the Northern Lights." Learn more about Sonya and her music at https://waterlily.gumroad.com/ . Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice message:

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00:07:50

Moveable Snippet - Leandro Ragusa (Preludio para el...

Moveable Do ·

2023/02/07

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Argentinian composer Leandro Ragusa and his piece "Preludio para el Nuevo Mundo" (Prelude for the New World). Learn more about Leandro and his music at https://leandroragusa.com/ . Keep the music moving! Connect with us! Email: moveabledo@gmail.com Website: https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo Instagram: @Moveable_do_podcast Twitter: @MoveableDo --- Send in a voice

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00:08:45

Moveable Snippet - Dario Argentesi (Bagatelluzza)

Moveable Do ·

2023/01/31

Moveable Snippets will bring you one piece that a composer would like to share with the world. Today's Moveable Snippet comes from Italian composer Dario Argentesi and his piece "Bagatelluzza." Learn more about Dario and his music at https://pandorascores.wordpress.com/. Keep the music moving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moveabledo/message

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