Vocal HERspective

09/04/2025

Anita Prather Harvell's Harmony, Incorporated story starts with a night in a bar, but developed from so much more than that. One of the first faces you'll see at a convention, she brings a wide variety of experiences to the table that help her on and off stage as part of the lifeblood of the organization. Learn more about this treasured volunteer, singer, and all-around fabulous human in Episode 125, debuting tonight on Acaville Radio at 10 pm EDT. Rebroadcast will air Sunday at 9 am EDT and will be available to stream/download as a podcast on Sunday!

08/14/2025

When the Jack of all Trades Barberbrat becomes a Barbershop Queen - who you have is Melody Hine. You can find Melody in all of the barbershop orgs AND hear her arrangements as her work is going through a meteoric rise right now. Harmony Queen with Hot Pursuit in 2019, Melody first took the stage with Song of Atlanta Show Chorus at age 14. You've also seen her with Parkside Melody and we all await the official debut of Lazy Susan, but in the meantime, tune in at 10 pm Eastern to Acaville Radio to hear the interview! It will re-air on Sunday at 9 am Eastern and then be available as a podcast on all platforms!

08/08/2025

TONIGHT at 10 pm EDT - hear the debut broadcast of Episode 123 with Fatima Whelan who brings a wealth of experience and love for the artform to Valley Voices A Ca****la Chorus, her quartet Flourish, and to the judging panel for Harmony, Incorporated. We talk about a ca****la from barbershop to contemporary, the role music plays in helping people feel like they belong, and so much more! Tune into Acaville Radio tonight or 9 am EDT on Sunday. Available as a podcast on Sunday!

07/24/2025

Tonight on the podcast we sit down with Jill Clark to talk about her journey from falling in love with a ca****la to owning her own production company. It's been quite a ride and we are especially excited to feature Jill as a woman who primarily works on the technical side of things - something that is still so uncommon!

Hear the debut broadcast tonight at 10 pm Eastern on Acaville Radio. It will air again at 9 am Eastern on Sunday, then available as a podcast on all major platforms!

07/17/2025

Our hearts are overflowing with the myriad of ways we could introduce this week's guest, but we'll leave it at: Living Legend. Jeanne O'Connor exemplifies everything it means to "give of talents, time, and song" because that is exactly what she has been doing for over 64 years. Jeanne joined The Village Vocal Chords of Harmony Incorporated at just 14 years old, eventually going on to be their director, leading the group to 20 gold medals. She was also a member of Queen quartets, The Scale Blazers (1964), Esprit De Corps (1974), and U4X (2008). She also lent her voice to winning quartets, Kaleidoscope and Voices, and now sings with Coastal Voices Chorus - Area 6, Harmony, Inc. and Vocal Moxie. Jeanne is also a longtime volunteer and member of the International Board, including multiple terms as International President. We *could* go on and on, but we'll let you tune into the interview to learn more!

Debut broadcast is tonight at 10 pm EDT on Acaville Radio and then airs again at 9 am EDT on Sunday. After that you can stream or download the episode wherever you get your podcasts, including at vocalherspective.org

07/15/2025

We know we've talked a lot about Harmony Fest West with our recent guests, but - WOW - did it turn out even better than we imagined. Congratulations to the entire team, including our guests, the visionary Angie Beatty-Ringo, event manager Allison Thompson, HI President Gaye LaCasce, and Executive Director Kelly Peterson, plus all of the other FUTURE guests on the team. We are excited to see Harmony, Incorporated expand westward and bring more women into our special brand of joy!! Included is a picture of the pioneers of the future Area 7!

07/10/2025

It's Thursday, so it's time for another episode debut! Join us tonight at 10 pm Eastern to hear our interview with barbershop swiss army knife, Lorie Autote. Lorie is a two time queen with For Heaven's Sake and LiveWire and also a member of champion chorus, Northern Blend Chorus. She is currently competing with Vivàce Quartet, too! Listen in for all the wisdom, airing tonight and Sunday at 9 am on Acaville Radio. Podcast will be available Sunday.

07/03/2025

Tonight on Acaville Radio we are debuting Episode 119, speaking with Dr. Thea Kano, the Artistic Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington. The conversation highlights the important role that music and the arts play in turbulent times and how the chorus lives out their mission to promote equality, achieve justice, and overcome our differences. Hear the interview at 10 pm Eastern or the replay at 9 am Eastern on Sunday. The episode will be available to stream anytime after 10 am on Sunday!

06/26/2025

From a childhood full of music, to a scary diagnosis, to finding her voice again, Lynn Blakeney clearly doesn’t take her ability to sing for granted. With three sparkly hats and more medals than she can count, you may be surprised to know that Lynn’s focus goes far beyond competing. Listen in as she chats about her time with Upstate Rhythm, LiveWire, Roulette - HI Quartet, Northern Blend Chorus, and even The Village Vocal Chords of Harmony Incorporated, plus her perspective as a judge and coach. So much to pack into one episode!

Tune in tonight on Acaville Radio for the debut at 10 pm Eastern. Airs again at 9 am Eastern on Sunday. Available as a podcast on our website and anywhere you get your podcast at 10 am Eastern on Sunday!

06/26/2025

Best wishes to our past guest Kathleen Hansen as she guest conducts at Carnegie Hall this week!!

06/20/2025

WE spy our hosts plus FIVE guests of the show - Kelly Peterson, Teri Allred, Anne Bureau, Roxanne Powell, and Theresa Weatherbee! Plus, future guests of course! Harmony College East was an incredible weekend of education and fellowship!

06/20/2025

Both Jen Hayman and Rochelle Rice performed woth bēheld music for the UUA General Assembly. What a lucky audience!!

We’re here UUA General Assembly & Conference Services!

Kicked things off for a wonderful evening of song at Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association Ministry Days 2025.

🎹: Chris Hon
🥁: Keith Butler Jr.