This week, Lindsay speaks with David Bloom, co-artistic director of Present Music. They talk about David's personal musical mission, Present Music's virtual fall programming (buy tickets to watch still at www.presentmusic.org), Milwaukee's enthusiastic new music audiences, and much more.

Intro and outro music is from Present Music's virtual Thanksgiving concert, "Wherein Lies The Good."

Intro: Mark Stewart: To Whom It May Concern: Thank You (2008) performed by Mark Stewart, electric guitar and Present Music musicians

Outro: V. Poetry (text: Abraham Sutzkever) | פּ ָאעזיע from Alex Weiser's and all the days were purple (2017) | און ַאלע טעג ז ַײנען געװען פּורפּורן, performed by Eliza Bagg, soprano and Present Music musicians.

This week, Lindsay talks to Richard Hynson, Music Director of Bel Canto Chorus. They talk about Rick's memories of growing up singing in Washington National Cathedral (where Lindsay worked for several years - here's a favorite photo of the space), his musical journey to Milwaukee and years with Bel Canto Chorus, and more.

They also talk about the process of rehearsing virtually (from the perspectives of Music Director and choir alto) for a Christmas program which will be released Friday, Dec. 18. Visit Bel Canto's website to learn more.

Music: Silent Night, arr. Michelle Hynson, perf. Bel Canto

Fun bonus: In the episode, Deb talks about her dance scores. See an example here.

Music: "I Want You to Be Kind to Yourself," by Cullah

On today’s episode, we speak with Brent Hazelton, Artistic Director of Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, about his transition into his new role, the production of the recent MKE Black Theater Festival, and much more.

Music: "I Want You to Be Kind to Yourself," by Cullah

Austin Bare | Venmo: @Austin-Bare-4 | FB: Austin Bare

Tiana Sorenson | Venmo: @TianaSorenson | IG: @stoic.but.hollering

Nicole McCarty | Venmo: @McCarty22 | FB: Nicole Corinne McCarty

We also hear from Daniel Koplitz, Executive Artistic Director of Aperi Animam.

Music: Both clips courtesy Aperi Animam

Outro: Selection on the Hebrew letter “Daleth" from Thomas Tallis’s second set of Lamentations. Says Daniel, "This was the opener for our concert meditation Libera nos, which we presented at Early Music America’s Emerging Artists Showcase in May 2019. It contains a very spicy “false relation" at the end, where a pitch and its sharpened equivalent sound at the same time creating a jarring dissonance."

Intro: Live recording from the final dress rehearsal of Utterance, a work of music theatre Aperi Animam developed with Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Cadance Collective, and Amanda Schoofs last October. The piece itself is from a 16th-century collection of chromatic songs called "The Sibylline Prophecies,” written by Orlande de Lassus for the Duke of Bavaria’s court.

More info

www.aperianimam.com | FB: Aperi Animam | IG: @aperianimam

Then, head over to Part 2 for a conversation with panelists from Aperi Animam's recent virtual event #BlackVoicesMatter.

Music: Both clips courtesy Aperi Animam

Intro: Live recording from the final dress rehearsal of Utterance, a work of music theatre Aperi Animam developed with Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Cadance Collective, and Amanda Schoofs last October. The piece itself is from a 16th-century collection of chromatic songs called "The Sibylline Prophecies,” written by Orlande de Lassus for the Duke of Bavaria’s court.

Outro: Selection on the Hebrew letter “Daleth" from Thomas Tallis’s second set of Lamentations. Says Daniel, "This was the opener for our concert meditation Libera nos, which we presented at Early Music America’s Emerging Artists Showcase in May 2019. It contains a very spicy “false relation" at the end, where a pitch and its sharpened equivalent sound at the same time creating a jarring dissonance."

More info

www.aperianimam.com | FB: Aperi Animam | IG: @aperianimam

First, Lindsay sat down with Imagine MKE's summer Marketing and Communications Intern, Maggie Nowakowski. Maggie is an artist in her own right – she dances professionally with an Irish Dance company out of Chicago – and is about to start her senior year as a marketing and arts management student. She shares just a bit of her story and her thoughts on Milwaukee art and culture as she heads out of Imagine MKE.

Second, we’d love to invite you to catch up on any of the first 9 episodes of this podcast you may have missed – because hearing the perspectives of each of the 9 folks we’ve interviewed so far is really worth your time.

Song: "Cullahtivation Revelation," by Cullah

On today’s episode, we speak with Matt Kemple – producer, entrepreneur, comedian – who has been a key force in building Milwaukee’s active comedy scene in the last 15 or so years. You may know him from his work as the founder and producer of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, co-founder of the Milwaukee Fringe Festival, founder and manager of The Underground Collaborative, and co-producer of the new comedy club The Laughing Tap.

The conversation centers on Matt's career in comedy, celebrating all that The Underground Collaborative accomplished in its eight years, coping with the pandemic, Matt's insanely large rubber chicken collection, and more.

Music: "Caroline's," by Amanda Huff

On today’s episode, we speak with Samer Ghani -  a director, photographer, videographer, storyteller. Lindsay has had the pleasure of working with Samer on a couple video projects this year, including the recent release of Milwaukee Strong. You'll hear a clip from the song coming into the episode. To view Samer's work as the director of music video, head to imaginemke.org/strong.

Music: "Milwaukee Strong," by Shonn Hinton

On today’s episode, we speak with Mark Niehaus, President and Executive Director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

A quick note: the first handful of episodes in this podcast, this one included, were recorded before the pandemic in March – so that’s why you won’t hear any mention of its impact.

Also, Lindsay shares reflections on her work in classical music, featuring a performance of the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 4 by Phuc Phan.

On today’s episode, we speak with Cara Ogburn, Artistic Director at Milwaukee Film. A quick note: the first handful of episodes in this podcast, this one included, were recorded before the pandemic in March – so that’s why you won’t hear any mention of its impact.

Song: "I Want You to Be Kind to Yourself," by Cullah

Today's episode was recorded in February of this year - back when 7 people could easily be in a conference room together, mentioning Bernie Sanders as a presidential candidate was still relevant, and singing together could be done without a second thought.

Lindsay sat down with 6 of the 8 members of the band Ruth B8r Ginsburg. She enjoyed a wonderful conversation with these 6 powerful women about their music, activism, and love of Milwaukee. While art as activism has always been relevant, we hope this interview will particularly be a balm and inspiration right now.

Song: "All of Everyone at Once" by Ruth B8r Ginsburg

On today’s episode, we speak with Brian Rott, Executive Director of Quasimondo Physical Theatre. A quick note: the first handful of episodes in this podcast, this one included, were recorded before the pandemic in March – so that’s why you won’t hear any mention of its impact.

Song: "Caroline's" by Amanda Huff

On today’s episode, we speak with artist Brandon Minga (brandonminga.com, and @brandonminga on Instagram). A quick note: the first handful of episodes in this podcast, this one included, were recorded before the pandemic in March – so that’s why you won’t hear any mention of its impact.

Song: "Caroline's" by Amanda Huff

On today’s episode, we speak with artist and education Ken Brown (@artistkenbrown on Instagram). A quick note: the first handful of episodes in this podcast, this one included, were recorded before the pandemic in March – so that’s why you won’t hear any mention of its impact.

Song: "Caroline's" by Amanda Huff

On today’s episode, we speak with writer and creative change agent Dasha Kelly Hamilton (www.dashakelly.com). A quick note: the first handful of episodes in this podcast, this one included, were recorded before the pandemic in March – so that’s why you won’t hear any mention of its impact.

Song: "Caroline's" by Amanda Huff