This episode was originally recorded in May 2020 at the beginning of quarantine. As a composer, choir director, and music educator, John has connected with music on many levels. In this episode, we explore his relationship with his own pieces and influential works of others. Listen to the songs mentioned in this episode here:

Emma’s Honorable Mention - Searching for the Truth by Katie Pruitt

Anna’s Honorable Mention - Kintsugi by Gabrielle Aplin

John’s Fundamental Frequencies:

-American Tune by Paul Simon

-THE KÖLN CONCERT by Keith Jarrett

-To The Hands by Caroline Shaw performed by The Grinnell Singers

-When Sunny Gets Blue by Marvin Fisher and Jack Segal performed by John Rommereim

-Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell