S02E27 - Ronnie Oliver

Ronnie Oliver, Choral Conductor talked with us about his path to
his career. Thinking he would pursue architecture in college he
soon realized his love of music would be his path. Graduating
college as a music education and voice major he continued his
education with Dr. Ken Davis at Texas Tech University for his
masters and doctorate degrees. We talked about teaching
undergraduate and graduate conducting, the differences between
working with professional and amateur choirs, what he listens for
in auditions, importance of people skills and organizational
skills, rehearsal techniques, vocal production, vocal accompanist
and how to prepare a choir to perform with an orchestra