Irish Institute of Music & Song podcast
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe IIMS podcast explores innovative and creative approaches to music education. In conversation with performers, composers and teachers from Ireland and beyond, IIMS co-founder Dónal Kearney discusses the latest learnings from around the world. (NB. Currently hiatus as we open up our new Balbriggan campus!)
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Episodes
10. Eoin Conway - Wearing a lot of Hats
May 18, 2020 12:52 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIn episode 10, Dónal speaks to Eoin Conway about wearing a lot of hats. Have you ever wondered how musicians are supposed to juggle all the different aspects of the job? It can be exhausting trying to get by in the music world while still making sure you can pay the rent. Eoin Conway has built a diverse international career as an educator, performer and arranger, and he shares some wisdom from his eclectic performance career in the worlds of opera, barbershop and choral music. ...
Episode 10 - Wearing a lot of Hats
May 18, 2020 12:52 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIn episode 10, Dónal speaks to Eoin Conway about wearing a lot of hats. Have you ever wondered how musicians are supposed to juggle all the different aspects of the job? It can be exhausting trying to get by in the music world while still making sure you can pay the rent. Eoin Conway has built a diverse international career as an educator, performer and arranger, and he shares some wisdom from his eclectic performance career in the worlds of opera, barbershop and choral music. ...
Episode 9 - Surviving as an Irish Composer
May 05, 2020 16:42 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIn episode 9, Dónal speaks to Sebastian Adams about surviving as a young composer in Ireland. Sebastian Adams is an experimental composer, viola player and Director of critically-acclaimed Kirkos Ensemble. He is Coordinator of the Association of Irish Composers and is the former Chair of the Irish Composers Collective. During the conversation, Sebastian talks about his own creative process, how to wear as many hats as possible, and confronting the daily question: what exactly does an Iri...
9. Sebastian Adams - Surviving as an Irish Composer
May 05, 2020 16:42 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIn episode 9, Dónal speaks to Sebastian Adams about surviving as a young composer in Ireland. Sebastian Adams is an experimental composer, viola player and Director of critically-acclaimed Kirkos Ensemble. He is Coordinator of the Association of Irish Composers and is the former Chair of the Irish Composers Collective. During the conversation, Sebastian talks about his own creative process, how to wear as many hats as possible, and confronting the daily question: what exactly does an Iri...
8. Toner Quinn - 20 years of The Journal of Music
April 22, 2020 10:39 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBIn episode 8, Dónal speaks to Toner Quinn about the story of music in Ireland over the past two decades. Toner founded the Journal of Music in 2000. Since then, the Journal of Music has been setting the tone for public discussion about music in Ireland. In this episode, Toner speaks about the challenges for musicians coming down the line, the joys of learning fiddle from great teachers, and the profound impact of inheriting a lifetime supply of vinyl from his aunt. Toner is a music writer,...
Episode 8 - 20 years of the Journal of Music
April 22, 2020 10:39 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBIn episode 8, Dónal speaks to Toner Quinn about the story of music in Ireland over the past two decades. Toner founded the Journal of Music in 2000. Since then, the Journal of Music has been setting the tone for public discussion about music in Ireland. In this episode, Toner speaks about the challenges for musicians coming down the line, the joys of learning fiddle from great teachers, and the profound impact of inheriting a lifetime supply of vinyl from his aunt. Toner is a music writer,...
7. Megan Dalen - California Singing
April 14, 2020 16:57 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn episode 7 of the IIMS podcast, Dónal speaks to Megan Dalen. Megan majored in Music at California State University and specialised in Education. They speak about Megan's belief in the importance of discipline in music education, what makes a bad conductor, and Megan compares the camaraderie of a successful music ensemble with the ethic of the best sports teams. Subscribe to this podcast for all the latest learnings in music education from around the world.
Episode 7 - California Singing
April 14, 2020 16:57 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn episode 7 of the IIMS podcast, Dónal speaks to Megan Dalen. Megan majored in Music at California State University and specialised in Education. They speak about Megan's belief in the importance of discipline in music education, what makes a bad conductor, and Megan compares the camaraderie of a successful music ensemble with the ethic of the best sports teams. Subscribe to this podcast for all the latest learnings in music education from around the world.
6. Dónal & Michael - Support for Artists & Online Learning
April 08, 2020 12:20 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBIn episode 6, Dónal and Michael talk about how their nature of their work has changed in recent weeks. They compare various European governments' support for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and they discuss the phenomenon of online learning - including research by American Professor Lynn Helding - and its impact on students and music teachers alike. If you are a music educator, please share your own experiences at [email protected].
Episode 6 - Support for Artists & Online Learning
April 08, 2020 12:20 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBIn episode 6, Dónal and Michael talk about how their nature of their work has changed in recent weeks. They compare various European governments' support for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and they discuss the phenomenon of online learning - including research by American Professor Lynn Helding - and its impact on students and music teachers alike. If you are a music educator, please share your own experiences at [email protected].
Episode 5 - Choral Education in Quebec
March 25, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn Episode 5 of the Irish Institute of Music and Song podcast, Dónal chats to Philippe Ostiguy, Artistic Director of Canadian choral programme, Les Petits Chanteurs de Laval. During a fascinating conversation, they speak about the specific challenges of leading a boys choir, the actual age of a "youth choir", and the importance of having fun in music education!
5. Philippe Ostiguy - Choral Education in Quebec
March 25, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn Episode 5 of the Irish Institute of Music and Song podcast, Dónal chats to Philippe Ostiguy, Artistic Director of Canadian choral programme, Les Petits Chanteurs de Laval. During a fascinating conversation, they speak about the specific challenges of leading a boys choir, the actual age of a "youth choir", and the importance of having fun in music education!
Episode 4 - Cancelled But Not Silenced
March 18, 2020 12:39 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBOn St Patrick's Day 2020, the Directors of Irish Institute of Music and Song, Dónal Kearney and Michael T. Dawson sit down to tell the story of the cancellation of the inaugural Fingal International Festival of Voices due to public health concerns surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. They also speak about the inevitable cultural impact on musicians and teachers across the world in years to come.
4. Dónal & Michael - Cancelled But Not Silenced
March 18, 2020 12:39 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBOn St Patrick's Day 2020, the Directors of Irish Institute of Music and Song, Dónal Kearney and Michael T. Dawson sit down to tell the story of the cancellation of the inaugural Fingal International Festival of Voices due to public health concerns surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. They also speak about the inevitable cultural impact on musicians and teachers across the world in years to come.
3. Rebecca Gilbert - 3 weeks until FIFOV
February 29, 2020 19:07 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBDónal sits down with Rebecca Gilbert of the Irish Institute of Music & Song. Rebecca Gilbert is Director of Operations for Fingal International Festival of Voices (FIFOV). She has played a vital role in setting up the festival in its inaugural year, and talks about the various phases of the process. She also discusses her passion for barbershop singing and her previous careers in medicine and insurance. To find out more about FIFOV, visit www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com
Episode 3 - 3 weeks until FIFOV
February 29, 2020 19:07 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBDónal sits down with Rebecca Gilbert of the Irish Institute of Music & Song. Rebecca Gilbert is Director of Operations for Fingal International Festival of Voices (FIFOV). She has played a vital role in setting up the festival in its inaugural year, and talks about the various phases of the process. She also discusses her passion for barbershop singing and her previous careers in medicine and insurance. To find out more about FIFOV, visit www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com
Episode 2 - Fingal Academy of Music
February 19, 2020 09:51 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBIn Episode 2 of the Irish Institute of Music & Song podcast, Dónal Kearney chats to two very important people who run Fingal Academy of Music. Sarah May Rogers speaks to Dónal about the award-winning Cadence Music - based in Balbriggan - which delivers music tuition, workshops and does functions, weddings and studio production. However, music wasn't her first career... Lea Försterling is Academy Manager and chats to Dónal about what it's like running a music school, hosting concerts, and...
2. Sarah & Lea - Fingal Academy of Music
February 19, 2020 09:51 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBIn Episode 2 of the Irish Institute of Music & Song podcast, Dónal Kearney chats to two very important people who run Fingal Academy of Music. Sarah May Rogers speaks to Dónal about the award-winning Cadence Music - based in Balbriggan - which delivers music tuition, workshops and does functions, weddings and studio production. However, music wasn't her first career... Lea Försterling is Academy Manager and chats to Dónal about what it's like running a music school, hosting concerts, and...
Episode 1 - Fingal International Festival of Voices
February 17, 2020 10:42 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIn the very first episode of the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS) podcast, Dónal Kearney speaks to Michael T. Dawson, Artistic Director of the Fingal International Festival of Voices to discuss the origins of the festival. Chatting just four weeks before the inaugural festival opening, Dónal and Michael took time out of their hectic preparations to discuss the concept behind the festival and how it became a reality. Fingal International Festival of Voices takes place 12-15 March 20...
1. Dónal & Michael - Fingal International Festival of Voices
February 17, 2020 10:42 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIn the very first episode of the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS) podcast, Dónal Kearney speaks to Michael T. Dawson, Artistic Director of the Fingal International Festival of Voices to discuss the origins of the festival. Chatting just four weeks before the inaugural festival opening, Dónal and Michael took time out of their hectic preparations to discuss the concept behind the festival and how it became a reality. Fingal International Festival of Voices takes place 12-15 March 20...