The Choir Guys
A podcast featuring unfiltered chats from the choir room with Daniel Gutierrez and Blake Richter.
28/08/2024
The second episode of The Choir Guys Season 2 will be out soon! It is officially honor choir audition time! In this episode, Danny and Blake discuss submitting students to state, regional, and national ACDA honor choirs and local honor choir auditions. Additionally, they have been clinicians for many district and state honor choirs in the past, so they give other clinicians tips on how to program music for these choirs and plan out rehearsals.
13/08/2024
SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Back to School Goals - the What, Why, & How | Ep 08
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!
In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their goals for the upcoming school year. They go into the what, why, and how with each of their goals. Additionally, they do a Choir Guys summer recap.
You will also hear segments like Choir News and Hack Yeah!
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss submitting students to honor choirs and also what to do when asked to conduct an honor choir. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode.
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SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Back to School Goals - the What, Why, & How | Ep 08 Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their goals fo...
08/08/2024
Our Season 2 Premiere is coming out on Tuesday! Make sure to tune in! We discuss our goals for the new school year, why we chose them, and how we will achieve them. Get ready to go back to school by listening to The Choir Guys!
02/08/2024
Welcome to this VIDEO ONLY episode of The Choir Guys Podcast where Danny and Blake face each other on the basketball court! Make sure to come back in a couple of weeks to see our Season 2 Premiere where we talk all things Back to School and reflect on the chaos that unfolds in this episode. 😂
We appreciate your support during Season 1! Please subscribe to our various channels so you never miss an episode and let us know what you want to see in Season 2!
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SEASON 1 FINALE - The Choir Guys Play Basketball Welcome to this VIDEO ONLY episode of The Choir Guys Podcast where Danny and Blake face each other on the basketball court! Make sure to come back in a coupl...
29/07/2024
Absolutely no one asked for this. Absolutely no one needs this. This may be the most unnecessary, yet at the very same time, most important things we have ever done. Be looking out for the episode that will decide who is the GOAT on the court in 2024. In the end, only one of us came out victorious, but both of us came away with injuries to last a lifetime. The Basketball Episode of The Choir Guys Podcast is coming soon! You won't want to miss it (or maybe you will)...
Here is a little flashback to one of our favorite episodes: The Adrian Kirtley episode! He shares SO many gems that will set you up for success during the 2024-2025 school year! If you haven't listened to it at all or haven't listened to it in a while, check it out below!
Be looking out for a bonus episode of The Choir Guys here in the next few weeks! We miss making content for you all!
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!
In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by Dr. J. D. Frizzell, the Director of Fine Arts and Director of Vocal Music at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. His resume is PACKED with incredible knowledge regarding choral music and especially contemporary a ca****la. This episode may be long, but is is jam packed with incredible tips and tricks for your contemporary a ca****la group!
You will also hear segments like Choir News and Embrace It or Erase It.
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back before the summer is over with an episode all about preparing for the beginning of the school year. Additionally, there will be a bonus episode where Blake and Danny face each other in a rigorous game of one-on-one basketball.
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Download the full podcast here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085
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I think we can officially say this is the craziest and most gruesome we have had. Make sure to check out the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN5fy3A58Zk
13/05/2024
We sat down with Dr. J.D. Frizzell Saturday morning for an incredible chat all about contemporary a ca****la and much more! Even if you do not have a contemporary a ca****la group, you will get SO much out of this episode! Make sure to tune in on Tuesday, May 21st! You won't want to miss this one!
07/05/2024
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN5fy3A58Zk
In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss all things Tenor/Bass Choirs. Lots of middle school and high school teachers are unsure of what to do with the unchanged, changing, or changed male voice. What do you do if they have a small range? What do you do if they cannot match pitch? Watch this episode to find out!
You will also hear segments like Fact or Fiction, Blind Listening, and Hack Yeah!
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny sit down with J.D. Frizzell to discuss all things contemporary a ca****la.
Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform
Download the full podcast here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns
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Sponsors:
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Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/
01/05/2024
New episode coming next week! (If you have Tuberculosis or think you may have Tuberculosis, this episode does not talk about understanding this serious disease. This episode talks about a different disease - the adolescent Tenor/Bass voice. If you have questions about the other TB, please contact your primary care physician).
16/04/2024
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!
https://youtu.be/wwTL6wkqGWw?si=IYntk9OsJSnv7zDn
In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their process in making a great conference submission recording. It is that time of year when choir directors are reflecting on their school year and deciding if they want to submit their awesome kiddos to state, regional, or national conferences. Stay tuned until the end to hear their processes!
You will also hear segments like Choir News, Fact or Fiction, Blind Listening, and Hack Yeah!
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss all things Tenor/Bass Choir. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode.
Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here:
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Download the full podcast here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns
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Sponsors:
GIA Publications, Inc./Walton Music: https://giamusic.com/walton-music
Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/
Conference Submission Recordings, Bidets, and Making Kids Cry | Ep 05 Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their process ...
14/04/2024
New Episode airs on Tuesday at 6am - just in time to submit your ACDA Recordings on Wednesday! 😁
Adrian Kirtley Introduces "The Vowel Glove" - one of the most genius tools we have ever seen!
07/04/2024
Embrace it, or Erase it? - with Adrian Kirtley
Choir Warm-Ups, Music Stands, and Practice Tracks
To Gold Chain, or Not to Gold Chain - that is the question...and Adrian gives his answer!
26/03/2024
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVPTqHzJ9sI
In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by the Timber Creek High School Choir Director, Adrian Kirtley. Adrian comes to us from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and talks through many of his daily processes that have led his choirs to performances at National ACDA and SWACDA. Some of these processes will blow your mind!
You will also hear segments like Choir News and Embrace It or Erase It.
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss what makes a successful conference submission recording. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode.
Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here:
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Download the full podcast here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns
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Sponsors:
GIA Publications, Inc./Walton Music: https://giamusic.com/walton-music
Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/
The Treble Classroom: https://www.thetrebleclassroom.com/
Daily Recording Hacks, Dislocated Shoulders, and Camelbacks | Ep 04 Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music!In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by the Timb...
23/03/2024
New Episode featuring Adrian Kirtley from Timber Creek High School in Texas: Coming Next Week!
Elementary choir students can handle tough stuff - do not underestimate them!
Bethany goes over a few of her favorite elementary choir warm-ups! Check it out!
Check out this video to see some of Bethany Main's best classroom hacks!
Orff - Embrace it, or Erase it? What does the queen of elementary think?
12/03/2024
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!
In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by “The Queen” of elementary music, Bethany Main. Bethany talks through some of her philosophies and hacks as an award winning elementary choir director. You can watch the episode here:
https://youtu.be/tLvuUD9Mago?si=pg7b6GoRcRk3Ej2O
You will also hear segments like Embrace It or Erase It, Fact or Fiction, and our brand new Blind Listening Segment.
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode featuring Adrian Kirtley, the choir director at Timber Creek High School in Texas. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode.
Follow Bethany Main on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsmainsmusicians/
Check out Bethany’s website here: https://www.mrsmainsmusicians.com/
Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here:
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Download the full podcast here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085
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Sponsors:
Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/
The Treble Classroom: https://www.thetrebleclassroom.com/
SWACDA Recap, The Elementary Queen, and Orff vs. Kodaly | Ep 03 Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by “The Queen” of eleme...
Danny met Jason Max Ferdinand in the Lobby of the Hyatt and his life is now forever changed.
09/03/2024
New Episode featuring Bethany Main - dropping Tuesday!
27/02/2024
Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!
In this episode, Blake and Danny dive into the intricacies of a very dark time in all choral directors’ lives: auditions. Additionally, Danny fan girls over Jason Max Ferdinand and Blake attempts to make Danny think Chat GPT is a real person.
You will also hear new segments like Embrace It or Erase It, Fact or Fiction, and Attitude of Gratitude.
We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .
We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode featuring our good friend, Bethany Main. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode.
Download the full podcast here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns
Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/
Sponsors:
Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/
The Treble Classroom: https://www.thetrebleclassroom.com/
Choir Auditions, In the Lobby of the Hyatt, Rocking the Robe? | Ep 02 Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!In this episode, Blake and Danny dive into the intricacies of a ver...
25/02/2024
NEW EPISODE: TUESDAY!
YOUTUBE - SPOTIFY - APPLE PODCASTS
18/02/2024
We will be posting episodes every other week! I mean…we’re teachers and we’re busy…give us a break!
Check back in on 2/27 for our next episode!
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