S5E01: The Santa Fe Desert Chorale with Dr. Joshua Habermann and Emma Marzen

Today we’re chatting with Joshua Habermann and Emma Marzen, the Artistic and Executive Directors of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, to learn all about the storied past, present, and future of this unique professional vocal ensemble.  We’ll also learn about the inner workings of planning and producing a successful season for SFDC, and discuss some of the characteristics of what makes a successful artistic & executive team.

Episode transcript

Edited by Fausto Daos

Music excerpts

  • Encouragement,” traditional Shaker song, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann on the album “The Road Home

  • Eight Partsongs, Op. 119: 3. “The Blue Bird, ” by Charles Villiers Stanford, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann August 7, 2018 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM

  • The Road Home,” by Stephen Paulus, performed by Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Joshua Habermann on the album “The Road Home

Episode references

Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic

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