Conducting Conversations

04-01-18 The Warwick Symphony Orchestra Part I - Conducting Conversations

This is the first of a two part series, this week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming spring series concerts titled “Awakening the American Spirit" and listen to some selections that will be performed on Thursday May 24th in Warwick and Sunday May 27th in Goddard Park. For more information you can go to www.wsori.org​

03-25-18 Greenwich Odeum Theater - Conducting Conversations

The Greenwich Odeum Theater is the subject of this week's program with Dan Speca, President of the Board of Directors. We talk about their upcoming season and listen to some of the music being presented on shows throughout the spring. For more information you can call 401-885-4000 or go to:                www.greenwichodeum.com ​
 
 
 
 
 

03-18-18 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Edward Markward, 
Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music being
presented on Saturday March 24, at 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. 
For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org​

03-11-18 Eddie Dillon-Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist, and one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared with Mike every year of the show's existence. We'll listen to some examples of his music, some of his personal favorites, and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com

03-04-18 State Ballet of Rhode Island-Alice In Wonderland - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program, with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of, “Alice's Adventure In Wonderland”, and listen to some selections that will be used in the production, Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.stateballet.com or www.parktheatreri.com

02-25-18 RI International Film Festival 2018 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject  of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about Academy Award movies and listen to some music from them. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org
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02-18-18 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers is the subject of this week's program with    Michael Galib, Assistant Director. We talk about their upcoming  concert and listen to some of the music from the program being  presented on March 10th in Cranston and March 12th in Bristol. For more information call 401-751-5700 or go to:            www.providencesingers.org​

02-11-18 Narragansett Bay Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Toby Andrews, soloist. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented  on Sunday March 4th at 3 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

02-04-18 Narragansett Bay Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature love songs for Valentines Day with a music teacher who is also the Assistant Director of the Narragansett Bay Chorus. We talk to Chad Putka, Music Teacher at Moses Brown. We listen to some of his favorite songs and talk about the many different styles and types he's selected. There will also be information about Singing Valentine Quartets that can be ordered from the Narragansett Bay Chorus. For more information you can call 401 753-2990 or go to www.SingNBC.com 
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01-28-18 North Kingstown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The North Kingstown Community Chorus is  the subject of the program with Heather Skidds, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concert that was held last season. Heather indicated that new members are now being accepted. For more information you can call 401-573-7564 or go to www.nkchorus.org 
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01-21-18 The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in  a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about their very popular musicals and play selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com ​

01-14-18 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Bennett, Program Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the      music being presented at their spring concerts at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.​

01-07-18 The Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Dr Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, President. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday January 14th at 3 PM at Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College. For more information you can call (860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org​

12-31-17 The Singers Unlimited - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is a rebroadcast of a show that aired in the fall of 2012. Featuring the music of The Singers Unlimited with host Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about their very popular music style and play selections from their CDs recorded in the 1960's. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274 or email Mike at maino@classical959.com  ​

12-17-17 Holiday Music with RI Music Teachers Robb Barnard & Chad Putka - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature holiday music with a local Rhode Island music teacher and theater teacher. We talk to Robb Barnard, Head of Perfoming Arts at Lincoln School and Chad Putka, Music Teacher, at Moses Brown. We'll listen to some of their favorite music of the holiday season and talk about the many different styles and types they've selected.​

12-10-17 - RI International Film Festival Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the great movie scores of 2017 and listen to some selections from this year's “Blockbuster” films that might be up for some awards. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org ​

12-03-17 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra Dec. 2017 - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Susan Woythaler. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of  the music from the program being presented on Sunday, December 10th at 3 PM at St. Peter's By The Sea. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org ​

11-26-17 Jamestown Community Chorus-Dec 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program  with B. J.Whitehouse, Music Director and Judith Anderson, Publicity Chair. We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections  from the concerts that will be held on Saturday Dec. 9th at 4:00 PM and Sunday Dec. 10th at 3:00PM, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information you can call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com ​

11-19-17 Theatre By The Sea's 2018 Season Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2018 season is the  subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to        some of the very popular songs from Ain't Misbehavin, Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Chicago.  For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or you can go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

11-12-17 Westminster Youth String Ensemble 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the subject of the program with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Holiday Concert on Sunday December 3rd, 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 ​