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A podcast featuring unfiltered chats from the choir room with Daniel Gutierrez and Blake Richter.

Welcome to The Choir Guys—a podcast where choral music meets candid conversation. Hosted by Blake Richter and Daniel Gutierrez, two passionate choir directors, this show dives into the heart of music education with authenticity and humor.

From discussing vocal pedagogy and concert programming to sharing classroom anecdotes and industry insights, Blake and Danny offer a behind-the-scenes look at

the world of teaching choir. Their episodes feature segments like "Hack Yeah!" and "Choir News," providing both entertainment and practical takeaways for educators and music enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a seasoned conductor, a music student, or someone who simply loves choral music, The Choir Guys invites you to join the conversation. Tune in for episodes filled with laughter, learning, and a shared love for the choral arts.

04/08/2025

Our next Monday Listener Spotlight is Keaton Denney!

Keaton is going into his sixth year of teaching! He taught three years at Warrensburg Middle School and is now entering his third year at Lone Jack Middle and High School. He is a fifth-generation educator, and can’t imagine doing anything else. He serves as the 5th/6th Grade Honor Choir Coordinator for the West Central district of MMEA, and feels fortunate enough to have been chosen as one of the Kansas City Regional Teachers of the Year. He believes our job as music and choir teachers is one of the most important jobs because we can give students an opportunity through music to be the best thing they can be: themselves.

“I love the relatability of The Choir Guys podcast. Whether it is helpful hacks, ideas for the future, or just a laugh from two great guys (and their insightful guests), I know I will always get something I can use in the future in my choir program!”

03/08/2025

🎙️ Sunday Sponsor Spotlight 🎙️
Today we’re giving a big shoutout to one of our incredible sponsors: Kansas Maid Frozen Pastries! 🥐✨

If you're looking for a fundraiser that actually sells itself, this is it. Kansas Maid offers mouthwatering braided pastries that choirs, schools, and community groups love—and they make it so easy to raise money. Danny and Blake have both used them for years, and they can’t say enough about their top-notch customer service and delicious products.

From their smooth ordering process to the joy these pastries bring to customers, Kansas Maid has become one of our favorite go-to fundraisers.

Check them out at 👉 kansasmaid.com

02/08/2025

South Africa's Music: Honoring Roots while Finding New Sounds

31/07/2025

Michael Shares a WILD Tuks Camerata Prank: Conductor Walks Off Stage

30/07/2025

If you haven’t listened to the Michael Joseph Barrett episode yet… you’re seriously missing out. 😱

We’re talking:
🎶 Bromances and chaos with Tuks Camerata
🌍 Deep dives into authentic South African choral music
😂 The most unhinged rehearsal moment ever
🎤 Cultural do’s, don’ts when it comes to performing South African Music
Plus, what’s next for Michael in Australia!

Catch up now wherever you listen to The Choir Guys Podcast! 🎧

29/07/2025

Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE1E5lk8SME

In this episode, we sit down with internationally acclaimed conductor and arranger Michael Joseph Barrett to talk all things choral—from his years leading the Tuks Camerata to his new life in Australia. He reflects on his recent time spent in the states with the Missouri State Chorale and Camerata’s powerful performance at ACDA in Dallas. We dig into what makes South African choral music so unique, how to perform it authentically, and what not to do in rehearsal. Michael also shares the story behind his favorite arrangement, what’s next in his musical journey, and one absolutely chaotic moment from a Tuks performance. It’s insightful, hilarious, and full of heart!

We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - .

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28/07/2025

It's "Monday Listener Spotlight" time! Emma Rowland-Elsen is a UK-based veteran choral conductor, sound-voice therapist, and trauma-informed performance coach, known for redefining what choirs can be. After "falling into" conducting at Oxford University almost 25 years ago, Emma also brings a decade of experience at the intersection of mental health, voice, and community music. Living with PTSD herself, she integrates lived experience with deep professional insight to help choir leaders and vocal coaches build inclusive, emotionally-intelligent spaces where safety, creativity, and high-level artistry coexist. Her work includes inclusion audits, mental health resources for choirs, and the popular UNMUTED Podcast, which explores the real-life challenges of running mentally-healthy choirs - with honesty, humour, and heart.

"I've been listening to the Choir Guys podcast for a bit. I really liked the chat with Roger Emerson as we use a lot of his arrangements in choir. But what was most interesting to me was the discussion about your recent trip to ACDA (OMG I loved the Jacob Collier arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" that was featured this year) and the mindset of kids who are competing. It was the discussion about giving 100% each day that especially got my attention. We simply don't have 'choir' as a subject in schools over here so I'd love to hear your thoughts about what is done to balance artistic excellence with mental care."

27/07/2025

The hysterical and informative Michael Barrett episode is RIGHT around the corner! Tuesday - 6PM CST! Set a reminder so you don’t miss out!

27/07/2025

🎙️ Sunday Sponsor Spotlight 🎙️
We’re kicking off our Sunday Sponsor Spotlight series by celebrating our Diamond Level Sponsor: Sight Reading Factory! 💎

If you’re a choir director, music educator, or student musician, you already know the game-changing magic of SRF. Their intuitive platform generates unlimited, customizable sight reading exercises—perfect for choirs of all levels. Whether you're prepping for contest season or just trying to get your basses to read in 3/4, SRF is the tool we turn to again and again.

And now with SRF’s new auto assessment feature, you can assign sight reading exercises that are automatically graded—making student accountability and progress tracking easier than ever.

We’re so grateful to Sight Reading Factory for supporting The Choir Guys Podcast and for continuing to empower music educators across the globe.

Check them out at 👉 sightreadingfactory.com

26/07/2025

Singing High Notes: Avoid These Common Mistakes!

26/07/2025

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