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A different kind of duo on the podcast today! Though these two have never met, we are all part of a specific club called "Show Choir Mom/Directors." If you're thinking "I'm not a mom, so I don't need to listen," actually, that's exactly why you should. If you are a mom, listen and feel supported, and if you're not, listen in to learn about your mom-colleagues! 

Don't miss this smart, hilarious and thought-provoking convo with everyone's favorite choreo besties: Tori Brindis and Nick Quamme! Jen and the dynamic duo discuss everything from favorite ways of working to the sticky subject of pay scales. Join us for this wild ride! Shows discussed in this episode: Ankeny Centennial “Titanic” https://youtu.be/YJoGYnYfOl0 (2017), Franklin Central FC Singers https://youtu.be/-qBXpmtl9d4 (2018), Ankeny Centennial “Carmen” https://youtu.be/l_PV8DlcOkc (2016), Los Al SoundFX “Space Odessy” https://youtu.be/j-RXNF6WbbM (2017), Keller Voices of Central “Sunday in the Park” https://youtu.be/UOICH6Xc4T4 (2013), Mitchell Friend de Coup “Human” https://youtu.be/bcqjjcNcv8U (2017), Mitchell FDC “Avalance” https://youtu.be/DXo3Um-CXj4 (bird show) (2018), Tupelo Synergy “Letters from War” https://youtu.be/8BIUtIUt01w (2022), St Francis https://youtu.be/o8kpN7udmH4 (2019), Loveland https://youtu.be/aNJ5FEKBrnk (2014), Waukee Millennium https://youtu.be/RbJbaKtFfsM (2016), Waukee Millennium https://youtu.be/F1oi0u0I9S4 (2017)

Marah and Eric join Jen for a SUPERSIZED SEASON 5 DEBUT!  This wide ranging conversation covers collaboration as choreographers, business owners as well as philanthropy in show choir. And very specific bakery recommendations for Indianapolis in case you ever visit! :) Shows discussed in this episode: Omaha South Ambassadors “Dia de Los Muertos” https://youtu.be/IlJ4C51OlFg (2022),  Mt. Zion Swingsations “20/20” https://youtu.be/XqzBYzxIrKU (2020),  Mt. Zion Swingsations “Prom” https://youtu.be/QGM4_Vm0zOc (2019),  Roncailli Royal Rhapsody https://youtu.be/VQZqLKjXUo0 (2022),  Fishers Sound https://youtu.be/6yKnNjg0oTM (2022),  Mt. Zion Swingsations https://youtu.be/5j54m1POm8M (2001),  Clinton Attache https://youtu.be/39KI2ToZawg (2004),  Grand Island Senior High Ultimate Image https://youtu.be/2nii6Wgb-Go (2002),  FC Singers https://youtu.be/Sn075jbP2OQ (2014),  FC Singers https://youtu.be/-qBXpmtl9d4 (2018),  Mitchell Friend de Coup https://youtu.be/QLsA-LGHH4I (1997),  Burbank “Prodigal” https://youtu.be/SD68CQdPMzY (2012),  Los Al “Harry Potter” https://youtu.be/P7NZMP9mBI0 (2011),  Waubonsie Valley Soundcheck https://youtu.be/GmsdVrkfZS0 (2013),  WVSC https://youtu.be/XWrqXmv1YvQ (2014),  Ankeny https://youtu.be/fvVCQqOtL0E (2013),  Ankney Centennial “Black Swan” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwRmu4kUbwo (2020),  Lin Mar “Yellow Wallpaper” https://youtu.be/gaXwnINzEe8 (2019),  Carmel Ambassadors https://youtu.be/ZCQsKljvtmo (2020)

Join us this mini-season as we take three episodes to examine different concepts, keywords and ideas for each week of your competition season. Today's keyword is Growth!

Join us this mini-season as we take three episodes to examine different concepts, keywords and ideas for each week of your competition season. Today's keyword is Community!

Join us this mini-season as we take three episodes to examine different concepts, keywords and ideas for each week of your competition season. Today’s keyword is kindness!

Our Season 3 Finale was recorded live, in-person! Join Jen, Ben and Mel for a casual and smart conversation about what choreographers wish directors knew and awesome stories about disasters and triumphs in show choir world! Songs and Shows discussed in this show: Clinton Attache “Stand in the Rain” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mm9QvTu_zI (2009),  Burbank “Prodigal” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD68CQdPMzY (2012),  Wheaton Warrenville South “OZ” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TExYYeegywk (2012),  Big Red Singers “Kill of the Night” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeWdax7fuiI (2016),  Lincoln East Express https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYZg3T7fTNA (2018),  Lincoln Southwest Resonance “Finding Nemo” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpN3_79LBrI (2020),  Lincoln Southwest Resonance “Candyland” youtube.com/watch?v=EL_NKna5z3I (2016),  Millard North https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wg3FKw8hSw (2017),  Nebraska Hymn sung by Big Red Singers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z4pTGVJZOM (2012),  BRS Cry Me a River https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBehTTwwD6Y (2012)

So many new friends around here, y'all!  Today's special episode is a throwback to the first episodes of PTTC Podcast, let's talk with arranger, show designer and the incredible director of Wheaton Warrenville and Carmel: Mr. John Burlace! Join Jen and John as they discuss his time as a show choir director as well as his current role as arranger and show designer for groups around the country. Hear his insight into the methodology of choosing literature for your group, as well as pedagogy in show design.

Lexi Robson is a choreographer for schools around the nation, Trent Buglewicz is a choral director in Iowa. When you put their heads together you get incredibly creative and innovative shows performed by Linn-Mar 10th Street Edition! This special episode is was recorded as part of our monthly episode series exclusively for our "Collective Cohort" subscribers! Another round of the cohort opens for registration August 1 and gives you access to a FULL YEAR of content and resources for show choir and beyond. Head to www.showcollective.com for more info next month!  Shows discussed in this episode: 10th Street Singers 2018 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kjlK2Xvohc 10th Street Singers 2019 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaXwnINzEe8 10th Street Singers 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldlBu8ce0Mo 10th Street Singers 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaU0QpEsEgk

Yes, his bio says Choreographer; but it should maybe say Show Choir Historian! Stephen Todd joins Jen on the podcast today as they walk ALL the way down memory lane - like...to the 1990's. The 90's are super trendy right now, and today's podcast is no exception! Stephen will tell us what choreographers wish directors knew, how to have a sustained choreography career in this industry, and how to make lasting memories for yourself and your students.  Shows discussed in this episode: Friend de Coup 1997 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLsA-LGHH4I  Mt Zion Swingsations 1995 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ySzqiiu4ZU  Hastings Riverside Company 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9ayehb6P0s  Friend de Coup 1998 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPbwZVCkTKw

Garrett Breeze joins us on the podcast today! As we continue our season of choreographers and arrangers, today's episode gives you the chance to hear Jen ask Garrett pretty much every arranger question you've ever had while he patiently answers them all. Don't worry, there's still plenty of laughter and fun interspersed in this conversation filled with important info and brilliant insights into the world of arranging! 

The man, the myth, the legend; Mr. Dwight Jordan is on the podcast today! Dwight is a co-founder of Showchoir Camps of America (SCA), choreographer, music director and producer. He and Jen talk about his career and the history/future of movement in show choir. SCA virtual and in-person are huge points of discussion as well, trust that you do not want to miss this incredible episode! This season is all choreographers and arrangers!! We're talking show design and voice parts and dance breaks and logistics...everything you need to be thinking about this summer to prep your groups for next year! See you Saturdays through the summer!