Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing!In this episode, we sit down with internationally acclaimed conductor and arranger Michael Joseph Barrett to talk all things choral—from his years leading the Tuks Camerata to his new life in Australia. He reflects on his recent time spent in the states with the Missouri State Chorale and Camerata’s powerful performance at ACDA in Dallas. We dig into what makes South African choral music so unique, how to perform it authentically, and what not to do in rehearsal. Michael also shares the story behind his favorite arrangement, what’s next in his musical journey, and one absolutely chaotic moment from a Tuks performance. It’s insightful, hilarious, and full of heart!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/subscribeWant to become a sponsor of the podcast? Check out our Sponsorship Packet here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1trz-1m7vAhCvSQ1TJFvRZ58sPZkPQFcz/view?usp=drive_linkDownload 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/