themusesbehindthemusic

12/24/2023

JOY TO THE WORLD! What a night! God has certainly been faithful towards me as I pressed to escape a cold and just needing HIS strength to press through. Things run a heck of a lot easier, too, when you can lean on a team of people who believe in you and want the same level of excellence you desire!

Washington National Cathedral music team (Mike McCarthy Tom Sheehan Erin Hanke) thanks for your “you got it” whenever I asked. Did I ask a lot?!? 😁My incomparable musical colleague and friend, Jason Max Ferdinand, you have some gifted hands and you are forcing us to press even harder with excellence. Thank you and your dynamic singers! My beloved, precious lamb-Kings and Queens of Washington Performing Arts , it is YOU who pushes me to be a better director, a better human being. I love y’all so very much! Extend thanks to the WPA team Kathy Ray Brewington who keeps things organized and David G. Powell who helped with co-directing rehearsals (or whatever music needs were needed), both, in a spirit of Love. Sound man Marlon Daniel of MRDSound and the sound team at WNC Mark Huffman and Joshua Hunter, video team member Boom Washington, some of the dopest musicians in the DMV Anthony 'Tony' Walker, Quincy Phillips, Hamilton Hayes, Marshall Keys, Carl Lundgren, Kenny Rittenhouse, Joe Herrera, Reginald Cyntje, my other church family members of Community Praise Church Milli Mike, Lajoya Assent, and Jasmine A Jacobs, Megan Winner, Ben Hawker, Jonathan Hoffman (all contemporary ensemble singers at WNC), friend/co-worker at the cathedral Janae D. Barber and my family and friends who came out last night. And surprise!!!! Madame VP Kamala Harris. Your presence was appreciated. HU!!!!!

I am blessed!

3 to go!🥰

11/07/2023

An intimate conversation about healing from past and present traumas with advice from the good doctor on tools for a better mental health.

10/09/2023

Did you really think it was over?!? No way! There are too many incredible muses to talk to and share their journey. However, we’re taking the time to get bigger and better before our return next season. In the meantime, we’ll be posting throwback episodes from the first three seasons. Be sure to watch, like and share.

Stay tuned and stay musing!

05/30/2023

So much going on in the life of this "retired" muse. And a HUGE surprise to share!

05/27/2023

Oh, yes, we know… We’ve been on an hiatus, because sometimes life…  but here we are, as we come to the close of our third season  bringing back the one and only, the dynamic and inspiring, retired music educator and minister of music Joyce Garrett. Since we last spoke, there has been a lot happening in the life of this muse. Join us Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 6 PM, on our page or YouTube channel. 

04/04/2023

GET READY!!!! Here we come and we're ALL gonna have a great time breaking bread with this superstar.

04/04/2023

Tonight’s the night!!! 6pm. Y’all ready?!?!

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03/30/2023

Attempt #2
The Vid had me down the first time but nothing will stop us now! gets ready to welcome, again, our friend, musician extradinaire and radio host Ronnette Harrison-Rollins

For real, none of us are ready 🤣 cause if you know her, you know she’ll have you crying with laughter and hit you where you’re at!

Join us for a special night in sisterhood exchange about music, mental health, self-worth, marriage…and everything in between! Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 6 PM, LIVE on TMBTM page or YouTube channel or on my personal page. 

03/21/2023

The OG meets the successor for an uplifting conversation. Bring all your educator friends to hear what you wouldn't want to miss.

03/17/2023

Well now, get ready, ‘cause the OG and successor meet up for a vibrant conversation on the next episode of . THE Dr. Barbara Baker - composer, educator, clinician, Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s master mind behind the creation of a dynamic music ed. program - meet up to hear her stories, laughs, discuss tools for the educator and simple conversations of life. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!!

Join us LIVE, Tuesday, March 21, at 6 PM on our page were YouTube channel. Remember to like, share, and subscribe, as well give Streamyard permissions, so that you can share your comments, and thoughts. See you then! 

03/07/2023

Annisse has just released her new single 'Simple Things'.

03/05/2023

03/04/2023

02/21/2023

There's a lot to unveil about this dynamic conductor and we're looking forward to the laughter and life lessons Scott has to share.

02/18/2023

I’m not sure you’re ready for this one but my dear friend and colleague is gonna bring it no matter if you are or not. 😁 This conversation on with .tucker.147 is NOT to be missed!

Master choral conductor Tucker has a wealth of experience and humor. Join us Tuesday, February 21, 6pm, LIVE on our page or YouTube channel. Remember to share with a friend and give Streamyard permissions so you can chat with Scott and I.

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02/18/2023

I’m not sure you’re ready for this one but my dear friend and colleague is gonna bring it no matter if you are or not. 😁 This conversation on with Scott Tucker is NOT to be missed!

Master choral conductor Tucker has a wealth of experience and humor. Join us Tuesday, February 21, 6pm, LIVE on our page or YouTube channel. Remember to share with a friend and give Streamyard permissions so you can chat with Scott and I.

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02/06/2023

I just love seeing women shine! Especially when they stand in front of orchestras and direct from their soul. is looking forward to having Maestra Kalena Bovell, conductor join us in conversation, Tuesday, February 7, 6 PM, LIVE right here on our page or our YouTube channel.

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02/05/2023

01/31/2023

A dynamic conversation about all the THINGS this fierce Maestra is doing and she teaches us how to bring music to spaces of our lives that can at times lose inspiration.

01/28/2023

warmly welcomes this fierce lady of the stage, Conductor, Artistic Director Cantabile, Elena Sharkova. So many incredible things are happening on the West Coast and this trailblazer is one of them. Join us as we share in conversation with one of the leading female conductors of our time and discover how she’s made groundbreaking contributions into the arts world.

Tuesday, January 31, 6pm, LIVE on our page or YouTube channel. 🌟

01/28/2023

warmly welcomes this fierce lady of the stage, Conductor, Artistic Director Cantabile, Elena Sharkova. So many incredible things are happening on the West Coast and this trailblazer is one of them. Join us as we share in conversation with one of the leading female conductors of our time and discover how she’s made groundbreaking contributions into the arts world.

Tuesday, 6pm, LIVE on our page or YouTube channel. 

01/17/2023

Join us for a conversation about the healing power of music and how Dr. D'Walla has kept those songs on journeys from tragedy to triumph

01/12/2023

TMBTM are so excited to have the calm yet spirited Maestra of the stage, D’Walla Simmons-Burke. Her story is one of perseverance and strength and how the presence of music continues to uplift and empower some challenging moments.

Join us for this conversation, LIVE on our page or YouTube channel, January 17, 6pm.

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01/03/2023

Join us for a conversation was Maria as she shares about her unconventional method of navigating the music industry and how it is helping her become!

12/30/2022

TMBTM is looking forward to chatting it up with conductor and educator Maria Ellis. Many know her through her company Girl Conductor, LLC that aims to create diverse music education resources for the young and mature 😉

Join us, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 6pm, LIVE, as we kick off the new year!!!!

12/30/2022

TMBTM is looking forward to chatting it up with conductor and educator Maria Ellis. Many know her through her company Girl Conductor, LLC that aims to create diverse music education resources for the young and mature 😉

Join us, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 6pm, LIVE, as we kick off the new year!!!!

12/16/2022

Quick conversations about social media image, social media impact and Stephen "Twitch" Boss.

12/06/2022

This conversation will certainly be one that will challenge our thoughts and enlighten our perspectives on how we've been cultured to perceive music and its effects on us.

12/03/2022

TMBTM are about to go IN on this conversation. Alisha Lola Jones, PhD plays no games and wastes no time dealing with some heavy issues as a ethnomusicologist and preacher.

Join us, LIVE, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6pm for a thought-provoking conversation on music, its role in culture and its effect on our lives.

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11/29/2022

An intimate conversation with Roz as she shares about her journey as an actress, singer and purposed passion to educate young people.