Conducting Conversations

04-07-13 Wakefield Concert Band - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Concert Band, is the subject of this week's program, with Barry Liberman, Music Director, David Stephsen, President and Cindy Wyman,
AVP, South County Hospital. We talk about the upcoming concert on May 5, and listen to some of the music being presented at the South Kingstown HS
Auditorium, to benefit the South County Hospital “STAR” Program. For more information call 401-294-7101, or go to www.wakefieldconcertband.com

03-31-13 The Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus, is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Jessica Wilson, PR Director.
We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday May 4, 7:30 and Sunday May 5 at
3:00PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.wordpress.com

03-24-13 Ocean State Theatre Company-RACE - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Damron Russell Armstrong,
actor. We talk about the upcoming show “RACE”, by David Mamet, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. We also listen to some music not
from the show, but helps set the mood. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

03-17-13 Eddie Dillon of the Clancy Brothers - Conducting Conversations

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist with the famous Clancy Brothers. We'll listen to some examples of his music, and discuss his upcoming concerts.
For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com

03-10-13 RI Center for Performing Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of the program, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the groups that will be coming this spring.   For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to www.parktheatreri.com

03-03-13 The Stadium Theatre - Conducting Conversations

This week The Stadium Theatre, is the subject of the program, with Jordan Harris, Marketing and  Advertising Manager.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the shows that will be coming this spring.   For more information call 401.762.4545 or go to www.stadiumtheatre.com

02-24-13 Swanhurst Chorus-Guys and Dolls - Conducting Conversations

The Swanhurst Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Johnathan Babbitt, Music Director.   We talk about the upcoming presentation of  “Guys and Dolls”, on March 2 and 3, and listen to some of the music from the show.  For more information call  401-682-1630, or go to www.swanhurst.org

02-17-13 Ocean State Theatre Company-RENT - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Nile Hawver, actor.  We talk about the upcoming show “RENT”, by Jonathan Larson, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some of the music from the show.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

02-10-13 The 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, and Reshad Kulenovic, Film Dept. Faculty member of URI, Providence Campus.   We talk about the upcoming Academy Awards, and listen to some selections from themes of classic James Bond  movies.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

02-03-13 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Jenica Reed, Communications Director, and Betsy Burliegh, Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on February 10, at 4:30.  For more information call  401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

01-27-13 Liberty Voices - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Liberty Voices, an amazing eight voice  a cappella  group from Orlando FL.  Derrick Johnson is the arranger and director of what's been called “one of America's premier vocal groups”. For more information go to  www.libertyvoices.com

01-20-13 Ocean State Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Alyssa Gorgone, actor.  We talk about the upcoming show “Fools”, by Neil Simon, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some music about fools.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

01-13-13 The Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and Ray Brown, President.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - January 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel - Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 464-2938, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

01-06-13 The Newport Art Museum - Conducting Conversations

This week the Newport Art Museum, is the subject of the program, with Lisa Goddard, Executive Director.   We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections of classical music she has selected.   For more information call 401 619-7985 or go to  www.newportartmuseum.org

12-30-12 The 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, and Reshad Kulenovic, Film Dept. Faculty member of URI, Providence Campus.   We talk about the upcoming Academy Awards, and listen to some selections from award winning movie themes.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

12-23-12 Recording Artist and Songwriter Noel - Conducting Conversations

This week will be a very special Christmas program, with Noel, recording artist, and songwriter.  We'll  listen to some selections from her wonderful CD “A New England Christmas”, and talk about her career in music.   For more information go to  www.worldofnoel.com

12-16-12 The Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Executive Director.   We talk about the upcoming name change to Courthouse Center Stage, and listen to some Stan Kenton holiday selections.    For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org  or the new web site www.courthousecenterstage.org

12-09-12 Ocean State Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Lennie Watts, actor.  We talk about the upcoming show “Santaland Diaries”, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some music from “The Winter Wonderettes”.   For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

12-02-12 The Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Jessica Wilson, PR Director. We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday December 8, 7:30 and Sunday December 9, at 3:00PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown RI.   For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.wordpress.com

11-25-12 Ocean State Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and President.  We talk about the upcoming inaugural season at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some music from three of the new shows.   For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org