Building Community Through Choral Singing: A Conversation With Katrina Turman and Lars Myren of Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle
In this episode of Behind the Music, host Bridgette Devin sits down with Katrina Turman and Lars Myren from Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle to discuss the power of choral singing in building community.
As the Artistic and Executive Directors, respectively, of this nonprofit organization, Turman and Myren are dedicated to bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together through music.
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Columbia Choirs has continued to sing and grow, and they are now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
During the conversation, Turman and Myren share their vision for the future of the organization, including plans to commission a choral piece for intergenerational choirs and to expand their outreach to the community.
Whether you are a choral singer or simply interested in the role of music in fostering connections between people, this episode is sure to inspire and inform.
Tune in to discover how Columbia Choirs is making a difference through choral singing, and how you can get involved and make sure to check them out online at:
