In today's episode, we travel to New Haven, Connecticut to talk with a composer born in the Bahamas but raised in America. Joel (pronounced Joe-elle) Thompson talks to us about composing for voice, how composing can release the inner feelings that you might have, social awareness, and how to build a better community through music. Joel is an amazing composer and was such a warm person to talk to. We hope that you will enjoy this episode and make sure that you engage with the community around you even through these Covid times.

Guest:

Joel Thompson

Joel's YouTube: https://youtu.be/H_uhtNUT5uo

Music Included in this Episode:

Seven Last Words of the Unarmed by Joel Thompson. Performed by the University of Michigan’s Men’s Glee Club under direction by Eugene Rogers © Joel Thompson 2015

Hold Fast to Dreams by Joel Thompson. Performed by Atlanta Master Chorale as part of their Choral Series © Joel Thompson 2018

America Will Be by Joel Thompson. Performed by Tonality © Joel Thompson 2018

Hosts:

William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com

Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com

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