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Eric Barnum

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I was recently exploring the recent rise in the use of the word “trauma” to describe the events of our lives. From small inconveniences to major life events, it seems that we are quick to label them as traumatic experiences. However, is this overuse of the term causing us to overlook the true meaning of trauma and its impact on mental health? In this podcast, we also delve into the concept of anti-fragility, introduced by Nassim Taleb in his book “Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder.” This concept suggests that instead of striving for resilience, we should aim for anti-fragility, where we can thrive and benefit from chaos and uncertainty. How can this concept be applied to education, and how can it help students become more resilient and prepared for the challenges of the future? To do this, I have clipped out a fascinating conversation I had years ago with Eric Barnum about this topic.  Join us as we discuss these thought-provoking topics, and their related performing arts off shoots like performance anxiety and the pursuit of best practices. Resources mentioned: Myths of Trauma by Joel Paris, 5 Myths of Trauma Clinician/Presenter Requests Support the Show/Get Slides FREE Newsletter Get the POWERFUL tool for your classroom with the Choralosophy Discount! Find the Original Episode with Eric here:  Receive 10% Discount on your orders at http://www.graphitepublishing.com where you will find the works of Jocelyn Hagen, Eric Barnum, Timothy C. Takach,Paul Rudoi and MANY more.       Visit stageright.com for top of the line, affordable staging options like risers, acoustical shells and more!

I was recently exploring the recent rise in the use of the word “trauma” to describe the events of our lives. From small inconveniences to major life events, it seems that we are quick to label them as traumatic experiences. However, is this overuse of the term causing us to overlook the true meaning of trauma and its impact on mental health? In this podcast, we also delve into the concept of anti-fragility, introduced by Nassim Taleb in his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto/dp/0812979680/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=241627957644&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9023203&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11335172190039466676&amp;hvtargid=kwd-43817746491&amp;hydadcr=21876_10169837&amp;keywords=antifragile+taleb&amp;qid=1680737660&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder.”</a> This concept suggests that instead of striving for resilience, we should aim for anti-fragility, where we can thrive and benefit from chaos and uncertainty. How can this concept be applied to education, and how can it help students become more resilient and prepared for the challenges of the future? To do this, I have clipped out a fascinating conversation I had years ago with Eric Barnum about this topic. Join us as we discuss these thought-provoking topics, and their related performing arts off shoots like performance anxiety and the pursuit of best practices. Resources mentioned: <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/myths-of-trauma-9780197615768?cc=us&amp;lang=en#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myths of Trauma by Joel Paris</a>, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/202210/5-myths-about-trauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Myths of Trauma</a> <a href="https://choralosophy.com/clinician-request/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinician/Presenter Requests</a> <a href="https://choralosophy.com/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Show/Get Slides</a> <a href="http://choralosophy.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Newsletter</a> <a href="www.choralosophy.com/voce-vista" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.choralosophy.com/voce-vista" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the POWERFUL tool for your classroom with the Choralosophy Discount!</a> <h2>Find the Original Episode with Eric here:</h2> <a href="https://choralosophy.com/2019/09/12/episode-19-seeking-anti-fragility-in-the-choral-rehearsal-with-eric-barnum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="www.graphitepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Receive 10% Discount on your orders at <a href="http://www.graphitepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.graphitepublishing.com</a> where you will find the works of Jocelyn Hagen, Eric Barnum, Timothy C. Takach, Paul Rudoi and MANY more. Visit <a href="http://www.stageright.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stageright.com</a> for top of the line, affordable staging options like risers, acoustical shells and more!

Revisiting the Anti-Fragile Choir: Resilient, Robust, Powerful with Eric Barnum

I am so excited to welcome my friend Eric Barnum as our guest for Episode 10 of the Composer Happy Hour. Eric and I have known each other for a bit, having initially been connected through the University of Washington, where we each studied at different times. I have come to admire Eric greatly as a composer, as a thinker, and as a person. We have spent our fair share of time chatting and debating late into the evening during ACDA conference weekends, and this alone would be reason enough for me to want him on the show. It also helps that I really love the music he writes. If somehow you don't know his music - listen, listen, listen - and I know you will love it too. On today's show, we discuss Starbucks, Minnesota winters, and whether or not Mozart is actually any good. A conductor and composer, Eric William Barnum continues to passionately seek new ground in the choral field.  Working with choirs of all kinds, his collaborative leitmotif endeavors to provide intensely meaningful experiences for singers and audiences. Barnum is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and previously, the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.  He holds a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA), under the direction of Dr. Geoffrey Boers.  He has an advanced degree in conducting from Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN), primary study with Dr. David Dickau, as well as BAs in Composition and Vocal Performance from Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN).  He has appeared as a conductor across the United States and the International stage, and has worked with some of the most innovative minds in the choral field. His compositional voice and vision continue to gain popularity around the globe with performances from choirs Internationally.  He composes for choral ensembles of all types, from professional to youth choirs, and has received numerous awards and prestigious grants such as a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship and a McKnight Foundation Grant.  He has also held residencies with such ensembles as Choral Arts (Seattle, WA), Cantus (Trondheim, Norway), The Rose Ensemble (St. Paul, MN), Kantorei (Denver, CO), Magnum Chorum (Minneapolis, MN), Coro Vocal Artists (Tucson, AZ), as well as with many high schools and collegiate choirs. www.ericwilliambarnum.com All Recordings Used By Permission of the Composer: "Sing in Dark Times" University of Washington Chamber Singers "Launching Into Space" University of Toledo Chamber Singers This episode is sponsored by Four Fires Meadery.

I am so excited to welcome my friend Eric Barnum as our guest for Episode 10 of the Composer Happy Hour. Eric and I have known each other for a bit, having initially been connected through the University of Washington, where we each studied at different times. I have come to admire Eric greatly as a composer, as a thinker, and as a person. We have spent our fair share of time chatting and debating late into the evening during ACDA conference weekends, and this alone would be reason enough for me to want him on the show. It also helps that I really love the music he writes. If somehow you don't know his music - listen, listen, listen - and I know you will love it too. On today's show, we discuss Starbucks, Minnesota winters, and whether or not Mozart is actually any good. A conductor and composer, Eric William Barnum continues to passionately seek new ground in the choral field.  Working with choirs of all kinds, his collaborative leitmotif endeavors to provide intensely meaningful experiences for singers and audiences. Barnum is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and previously, the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.  He holds a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA), under the direction of Dr. Geoffrey Boers.  He has an advanced degree in conducting from Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN), primary study with Dr. David Dickau, as well as BAs in Composition and Vocal Performance from Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN).  He has appeared as a conductor across the United States and the International stage, and has worked with some of the most innovative minds in the choral field. His compositional voice and vision continue to gain popularity around the globe with performances from choirs Internationally.  He composes for choral ensembles of all types, from professional to youth choirs, and has received numerous awards and prestigious grants such as a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship and a McKnight Foundation Grant.  He has also held residencies with such ensembles as Choral Arts (Seattle, WA), Cantus (Trondheim, Norway), The Rose Ensemble (St. Paul, MN), Kantorei (Denver, CO), Magnum Chorum (Minneapolis, MN), Coro Vocal Artists (Tucson, AZ), as well as with many high schools and collegiate choirs. <a href="http://www.ericwilliambarnum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.ericwilliambarnum.com</a> All Recordings Used By Permission of the Composer: "Sing in Dark Times" University of Washington Chamber Singers "Launching Into Space" University of Toledo Chamber Singers This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.4fmeadery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Four Fires Meadery</a>.

Episode 10: Eric Barnum

I feel like this episode might be PHILOSOPHICALLY the most important episode I have published to date. Eric and I pick up right where I left off in Episode 18 when I claimed that students should lose the net when learning to sight read. The psychological principal at play is Nassim Taleb’s coined term, “Anti-Fragility” referring to systems that require stress in order to improve. What processes in the choral rehearsal can apply the right amount of stress on your singers in order to make them stronger, and better.         Episode 19: Eric Barnum      Receive 10% Discount on your orders at http://www.graphitepublishing.com where you will find the works of Jocelyn Hagen, Eric Barnum, Timothy C. Takach,Paul Rudoi and MANY more.     A conductor and composer, Eric William Barnum continues to passionately seek new ground in the choral field.  Working with choirs of all kinds, his collaborative leitmotif endeavors to provide intensely meaningful experiences for singers and audiences. Barnum is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and previously, the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.  He holds a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA), under the direction of Dr. Geoffrey Boers.  He has an advanced degree in conducting from Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN), primary study with Dr. David Dickau, as well as BAs in Composition and Vocal Performance from Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN).  He has appeared as a conductor across the United States and the International stage, and has had the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative minds in the choral field. Be sure to check out the Choral Contrarians Podcast too! His voice and vision continues to gain popularity around the globe with performances from choirs Internationally.  He composes for choral ensembles of all types, from professional to youth choirs, and has received numerous awards and prestigious grants such as a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship and a McKnight Foundation Grant.  He has also held residencies with such ensembles as Choral Arts (Seattle, WA), Cantus (Trondheim, Norway), The Rose Ensemble (St. Paul, MN), Kantorei (Denver, CO), Magnum Chorum (Minneapolis, MN), Coro Vocal Artists (Tucson, AZ), as well as with many high schools and collegiate choirs. Coddling of the American Mind Audiobook

I feel like this episode might be PHILOSOPHICALLY the most important episode I have published to date. Eric and I pick up right where I left off in Episode 18 when I claimed that students should lose the net when learning to sight read. The psychological principal at play is Nassim Taleb’s coined term, “Anti-Fragility” referring to systems that require stress in order to improve. What processes in the choral rehearsal can apply the right amount of stress on your singers in order to make them stronger, and better. Episode 19: Eric Barnum <a href="www.graphitepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Receive 10% Discount on your orders at <a href="http://www.graphitepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.graphitepublishing.com</a> where you will find the works of Jocelyn Hagen, Eric Barnum, Timothy C. Takach, Paul Rudoi and MANY more. A conductor and composer, Eric William Barnum continues to passionately seek new ground in the choral field.  Working with choirs of all kinds, his collaborative leitmotif endeavors to provide intensely meaningful experiences for singers and audiences. Barnum is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and previously, the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.  He holds a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA), under the direction of Dr. Geoffrey Boers.  He has an advanced degree in conducting from Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN), primary study with Dr. David Dickau, as well as BAs in Composition and Vocal Performance from Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN).  He has appeared as a conductor across the United States and the International stage, and has had the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative minds in the choral field. <h2>Be sure to check out the <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/eric-barnum/the-choral-contrarians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choral Contrarians Podcast</a> too!</h2> His voice and vision continues to gain popularity around the globe with performances from choirs Internationally.  He composes for choral ensembles of all types, from professional to youth choirs, and has received numerous awards and prestigious grants such as a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship and a McKnight Foundation Grant.  He has also held residencies with such ensembles as Choral Arts (Seattle, WA), Cantus (Trondheim, Norway), The Rose Ensemble (St. Paul, MN), Kantorei (Denver, CO), Magnum Chorum (Minneapolis, MN), Coro Vocal Artists (Tucson, AZ), as well as with many high schools and collegiate choirs. <h2><a href="https://www.audible.com/ep/title/?asin=B079P6VFH1&amp;source_code=GO1GBSH08141790FZ&amp;device=d&amp;ds_rl=1262685&amp;ds_rl=1263561&amp;ds_rl=1260658&amp;cvosrc=ppc.google.the%20coddling%20of%20the%20american%20mind&amp;cvo_campaign=936444919&amp;cvo_crid=294328434220&amp;Matchtype=e&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0ejsWJsgwEmOVPIU1Tdsh00nbIT8Kl0mUj1laLPOAkr3CrwR2QzU7yoaAoqMEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coddling of the American</a> Mind Audiobook</h2>