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Christy L'Esperance

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Christy L'Esperance

    'Learn to Like Your Voice': The Art and Psychology of Dr. André Peele (opens the original)

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    As Interim Instructor of Voice at Interlochen Arts Academy, Dr. Andre Peele will train opera, musical theater, singer-songwriter and pop singers within the same day. While navigating multiple styles, his own training as an opera singer blends with a deep understanding of education psychology to help each student develop, starting with the raw material of their own unique sound. In those lessons, Dr. Peele stresses that “everyone’s voice is different and important and valid.” He advises, “Learn t

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Christy L'Esperance

    Classical Deep Dive: Scott Joplin's 'Maple Leaf Rag' (opens the original)

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    What image comes to mind when you hear the word "ragtime?" Someone playing a saloon piano in a striped shirt? This week on Classical Deep Dive from Interlochen Public Radio, take the plunge with host Christy L'Esperance into Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag. Learn how ragtime flashed and faded in America and hear about the man most closely associated with it as he made his way from Parlors to the Pulitzer. Check out the full episode here so that next time you hear Maple Leaf Rag, you'll listen with

  3. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Christy L'Esperance

    Classical Deep Dive: Beethoven's 5th Symphony (opens the original)

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    This week on Classical Deep Dive, explore the depths of Ludwig van Beethoven's world in 1809 when he composed possibly the world's most iconic classical work: the Symphony No. 5. We'll also dive into the score and how this piece has been sampled and reimagined over time. It's found its way into World War II resistance movements, rock stages, and even outer space. Listen to the full episode so that the next time you hear ...

  4. Article · Aug 23, 2026 · Christy L'Esperance

    Jim Holleman to take over as Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra conductor (opens the original)

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    After 30 years as professor of music and director of choirs and orchestras at Hillsdale College, Jim Holleman retired this past May. He has now taken on the position of Director of the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra. He will be the sixth conductor in the orchestra's forty-five year history. Jim Holleman spoke about how retirement is a second life for his musical endeavors, and gives us a peek at his first two concerts on the podium - one of which is planned as “Music Fun for Children of All Ages

  5. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · Christy L'Esperance

    The Daisy Quintet (opens the original)

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    Five high school Interlochen Arts Camp brass musicians joined together this summer to form the Daisy Quintet. The group consists of Alexander Flores, trumpet 1, Nolan Grosse, trumpet 2, Nicolas Moen, horn, Garrett Howell, trombone and Ben Posner, tuba. This quintet played together for the first three weeks of camp this summer. Although this was their final performance as a quintet, they'll continue playing together in the World Youth Symphony Orchestra for the remaining three weeks of camp. They

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