Episode 30: Michael O'Neal and Reece Windjack on Building Community through Choral Music

The Muse in Music
03/10/2025 40 min Episodio 30
Episode 30: Michael O'Neal and Reece Windjack on Building Community through Choral Music

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Please join me as I talk with Michael O'Neal, founder and artistic director of The Michael O'Neal Singers, and Reece Windjack, the ensemble’s assistant and cover conductor, about what inspires them in their work. Michael reflects on formative influences from Leonard Bernstein and Robert Shaw, emphasizing storytelling, preparedness, and connecting deeply with audiences. Reece brings a Gen Z perspective, highlighting mentorship, diverse repertoire, and the role of choral music in fostering possibility and community. Together, they discuss championing living composers, reimagining classics, and shaping the future of live performance in a post-pandemic world.www.danielperttu.comwww.mosingers.com

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