Conducting Conversations

11-17-24 Westminster Youth String Ensemble 2024 - Conducting Conversation

This week, Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the program's subject with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 1st, at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information, you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org
 
 

11-10-24 URI Holiday Extravaganza Music Festival - Conducting Conversation

The URI Holiday Extravaganza Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with David Gilliland, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented on December 7th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM at the URI Fine Arts Center. The event will feature over 180 performers. For more information, you can go to https://web.uri.edu/music/events
 

11-03-24 Rhode Island Civic Chorus & Orchestra 2024 - Conducting Conversation

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music presented on Saturday, November 16th, at the Block Island School on December 7th in Providence and December 8th in Manville. For more information, you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

10-27-24 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversation

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Zeke Fetrow, Guest Conductor, and President Greg Henninger. We discussed their upcoming concert and listened to some of the music presented on November 10th at E. Providence High School Auditorium. For more information, you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

10-20-24 Jamestown Community Chorus 2024 - Conducting Conversation

This week, The Jamestown Community Chorus is the program's subject, and we talked with B.J. Whitehouse, the music director. We talked about their successful season last year. We listened to selections from the planned 75th Anniversary Holiday concerts held on Saturday, December 14th and 15th, at the Jamestown Recreational Center. For more information, you can call 401-207-0771 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com
 

10-13-24 URI Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversation

The URI Symphony Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Luis Viquez, Director of Orchestral Studies. We talked about the concert that will be presented on October 20th at the URI Fine Arts Center. The event will feature music by Hyden, Mahler, and much more. For more information, you can go to https://web.uri.edu/music/events 

10-06-24 Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society Fall 2024 - Conducting Conversation

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Dr. John Dreslin, Music Director. We talked about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School in Deep River, CT, and listened to some of the music from “Yeomen of the Guard,” which will be performed on October 19th and 20th. For more information, you can call 860 554-1256 or go to www.CTGandS.org
 
 

09-29-24 Mary Kimball Hail Music Mansion - Conducting Conversation

The Mary Kimball Hail Music Mansion, on the East Side of Providence, is the subject of this week's program with Peter Hail and Joe Parillo, the organization's secretary. We talk about their work to restore and maintain the historic Music Hall. We’ll also play some of the music that has been presented through the years and talk about upcoming events. For more information, you can go to www.musicmansion.org 

09-22-24 Trevor Neal, Artistic Director of Newport Classical - Conducting Conversation

Newport Classical is the program's subject with Trevor Neal, Artistic Director, this week. We talked about their past concert season, which ran at many venues throughout Newport and listened to music related to their upcoming performances. For more information, you can go to www.newportclassical.org

09-15-24 URI Guitar Festival - Conducting Conversation

The URI Guitar Festival is the subject of this week's program with Adam Levin, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented from October 13th to the 20th at several different locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information, you can go to uriguitarfestival.org

09-08-24 Salt Marsh Opera’s production of “Barber of Seville” - Conducting Conversation

Salt Marsh Opera’s “Barber of Seville” production is the subject of this week's program with Simon Holt, Artistic Director and General Manager. We talked about the company and the opera and listened to some of the viral songs from the score. For more information, you can call (860) 535-3456 or go to www.saltmarshopera.org

09-01-24 Alzheimer's Association Walk - Conducting Conversation

Tonight, we talk about The Alzheimer’s Association Walk, a great fundraiser that helps the Association find a cure for the disease. Annie Murphy, Program Manager of the RI Chapter, talks about the five upcoming walks around the state, the first being on Block Island on September 8th. For more information, you can call (401) 400-3778 or go to www.alz.org
 

08-25-24 Steven Feinberg Executive Director of The RI Film & TV Office - Conducting Conversation

This week The RI Film & TV Office is the subject of the program, with Steven Feinberg, Executive Director. We talk about many of the movie and television events that have been filmed in RI and listen to the music from them and others. For more information, call 401 222-3456 or go to www.film.ri.gov 

08-18-24 Theatre By The Sea's Production of 42nd Street - Conducting Conversation

Theatre By The Sea's “42nd Street” production is the subject of this week's program, with Jessica Wockenfuss, Director and Choreographer, and Laura Guley, playing Peggy. We talked about the musical and listened to some of the very popular songs from the show. For more information, call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-11-24 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversation

This week, Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. He'll talk about the upcoming season, which has been called one of the busiest in the area. We'll listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held, one next week and two this fall. For more information, you can go to www.corememorymusic.com

08-04-24 Maestro Martin Piecuch - Conducting Conversation

Maestro Martin Piecuch is the subject of this week's program, and we talk about his upcoming appearance at The LaGrua Center in Stonington, CT. We’ll also listen to some music performed by his saxophone quartet and discuss his travels abroad and an upcoming trip to conduct an orchestra in Bulgaria. For more information about the LaGrua Center, you can go to www.lagruacenter.org

07-28-24 The Coast Guard House - Conducting Conversations

Tonight, we talk about The Coast Guard House, a great New England restaurant and landmark. Bob Leonard, Co-owner, and Elisa Wybraniec, Wine Director, talk about the great food, wine menu, and the large variety CGH offers. We listen to music about the sea to set the mood. For more information, you can call (401) 789-0700 or go to www.TheCoastGuardHouse.com 

07-21-24 Theatre by the Sea's production of 'The Sound of Music' - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “The Sound of Music” is the subject of this week's program with Michael Jablonski, Director and Choreographer, and Kim Sava, playing Maria. We talked about the musical and listened to some of the very popular songs from the show. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-14 -24 Annual Block Island Music Festival 2024 - Conducting Conversations

This week, for a special show about the 60th Annual Block Island Music Festival, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer, and Guitarist. We'll listen to some examples of his music and discuss the upcoming concert on July 27th at St. Andrew Church, which also features the Trade Secret Quartet and Nantucket Sound Quartet, which are both members of the Narragansett Bay Chorus. For more information, you can go to www.singnbc.com or www.eddiedillon.com 

07-07 -24 American A Cappella at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

American A Cappella, presented by Theatre By The Sea, is the subject of this week's program with Bob O’Connell and Jamie Jones, who, along with myself, Mike Maino, were part of the cast of TBTS’s 2017 presentation of Music Man. The reunion will bring our current groups together, Street Corner Four, Second Nature, and the Narragansett Bay Chorus, on Monday, August 5th. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com