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Joe Caulkins and Key Chorale: Where Music Meets Community Impact
In this episode, we sit down with Joe Caulkins, Artistic Director of Key Chorale, to explore the transformative power of music in building community and enriching lives. Joe shares the inspiring stories behind Key Chorale's groundbreaking programs, including the "Where Are My Keys? Chorale", which works with individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and their initiatives for people with Parkinson's disease. From creating an empowering environment for student scholars to unlocking voices silenced by illness, Joe’s work exemplifies how music can heal, connect, and inspire.
We also delve into Key Chorale’s upcoming performances, including American Roots Storytellers, Baroque Fest, and Verdi's Requiem, discussing the creativity and diversity that make these productions so unique. Plus, hear the moving tale of a choir member rediscovering their voice after decades of silence—a testament to the life-changing impact of music.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Maestro Joe Caulkins from Key Chorale, Conductor, Writer, Mountaineer, Renaissance man
(03:00) Becoming a mountaineer from Iowa and climbing the Matterhorn
(08:15) Parallels between performing and mountaineering
(10:40) How mountaineering has helped leadership skills
(15:40) Being astounded by “Where are my Keys Chorale” and how it got started
(27:20) January Concerts
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