Choir Ninja, with Ryan Guth

Performance Horror! with Shane Thomas, Jr.

Episode Summary

Nightmare fuel. I don’t have any other words to describe this choral horror experience, shared by Shane Thomas, Jr. Like all the best Halloween stories, it’s equal parts trauma and comedy. So if you are feeling brave, dear Director, go ahead and listen to the scariest story shared in Choir Nation. Listen [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android] Highlight to Tweet:         “I have over 500 people sitting in my auditorium. I can’t turn around and say, ‘See you later.’” - Shane Thomas, Jr. Bio: Shane Thomas is in his fourth year as director of choral activities at Martin County High School in Stuart, FL. Choirs under his direction have consistently earned the highest ratings at District, State, and National music performance assessments. Over the last three years, his ensembles have been named “Choir of Distinction” by the Florida Vocal Association State Music Performance Assessment. In the fall of 2016, the OPUS Chorale was invited to perform for the Florida ACDA state conference. He is active as the FVA District 13 chairmen and Secretary for the Florida ACDA. Thomas received his bachelors of music education from Stetson University and Masters of Music in choral conducting from Westminster Choir College. Resources/links Mentioned: Martin County High School ***NEW*** Choir Emoji Posters! Get them for free!!! Choir Nation group on Facebook Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)

Episode Notes

Nightmare fuel. I don’t have any other words to describe this choral horror experience, shared by Shane Thomas, Jr. Like all the best Halloween stories, it’s equal parts trauma and comedy. So if you are feeling brave, dear Director, go ahead and listen to the scariest story shared in Choir Nation. Listen [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android] Highlight to Tweet:         “I have over 500 people sitting in my auditorium. I can’t turn around and say, ‘See you later.’” - Shane Thomas, Jr. Bio: Shane Thomas is in his fourth year as director of choral activities at Martin County High School in Stuart, FL. Choirs under his direction have consistently earned the highest ratings at District, State, and National music performance assessments. Over the last three years, his ensembles have been named “Choir of Distinction” by the Florida Vocal Association State Music Performance Assessment. In the fall of 2016, the OPUS Chorale was invited to perform for the Florida ACDA state conference. He is active as the FVA District 13 chairmen and Secretary for the Florida ACDA. Thomas received his bachelors of music education from Stetson University and Masters of Music in choral conducting from Westminster Choir College. Resources/links Mentioned:

Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)