Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

A Talk with Poet Judith Sorberger

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Dr. Judith Sorberger’s poem, Pioneer Child’s Doll, has been used in an unusual and very exciting way. In this episode, Dennis Miller speaks with Judith about this Grammy nominated experience. They also discuss experiences that led to some of her other published poems.

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Oct 2009

The Raven-A Conversation with Dr. Barton and A Reading by Dr. Ulrich

As part of National Poetry Month, Dennis Miller speaks with Dr. Bruce Barton about Edgar Allan Poe and his narrative poem ‘The Raven.” They discuss the theme of the poem, Poe’s life, and the inspiration he left behind after his death. The discussion includes a reading of the 1845 poem, delivered by Dr. John Ulrich.

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Apr 2009

Negro Spiritual-Dr. Peggy Dettwiler

During Black History Month, MU Public Relations Director Dennis Miller spoke with Dr. Peggy Dettwiler about the Negro spiritual and its importance to American culture. This show includes performances by the American Spiritual Ensemble and the stories behind the pieces.
American Spiritual Ensemble

American Spiritual Ensemble

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Margaritaville at Mansfield

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Feb 2009

Mansfield University Concert Choir Goes Gold - Episode 1

Under the direction of Dr. Peggy Dettwiler, the Mansfield University Concert Choir comes home with the Gold after the 2008 World Choir Games, the Olympics for Choirs. Dr. Dettwiler comments on choosing choir members, choosing music, and she shares with us a performance, recorded live at the World Choir games in Graz, Austria.

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Mansfield University Concert Choir Goes Gold - Episode 2

In part 2, Mansfield University Concert Choir Director Peggy Dettwiler continues her discussion about the World Choir Games in Graz, Austria. Dr Dettwiler also comments on friends made at the games, how judges reacted to the music preformed by the group, and the bonds of music. Two performances, live from Austria, are included.

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