Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!In this episode, we sit down with Dr. J.D. Frizzell to talk all things contemporary a cappella—from the thrill of premiering a new work at Carnegie Hall to the vocal techniques that define healthy pop singing. J.D. dives into the vocal colors that are essential for modern a cappella, debunks common misconceptions held by classically trained singers, and offers practical tips for flipping a choir from “choral” to “contemporary.” He also shares his insight on sound design for live shows and how state choral organizations can better support this growing genre.We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at [email protected], or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode! Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode.Visit The Choir Guys’ website here:https://thechoirguyspod.weebly.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter!https://the-choir-guys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeJD's Website:https://jdfrizzell.net/ Download the full podcast here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVnsFollow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspodSponsor:Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/