Ep. 12 - Reducing Tension to Conduct with Ease - Angelica Dunsavage

"I came to Alexander Technique trying to see if there was a way that I could experience less pain when I conduct. Over time, I retaught myself. It's not a quick process, because nothing about Alexander Technique is a quick fix, but I do experience less pain."Dr. Angelica Dunsavage serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Tennessee State University, where she conducts the TSU University Choir and the Meistersingers. Prior to her appointment at TSU, Dr. Dunsavage taught music education and choral/vocal classes at Washington State University. Dr. Dunsavage received her DMA in Choral Conducting and Music Education from University of Arizona. She received her MM in Choral Conducting from Bowling Green State University, and her BS in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her conducting mentors include Dr. Elizabeth Schauer, Dr. Bruce Chamberlain, Dr. Mark Munson, and Dr. Sandra Stegman.Dr. Dunsavage currently serves as editor of Western ACDA’s Tactus publications and previously served as editor of AzACDA’s Antiphon. Her writing has appeared in these journals as well as the Choral Journal and the Choral Scholar. She has presented posters and interest sessions for NCCO, NAfME and College Music Society conferences. Dr. Dunsavage’s primary research interests are secular music of the German Baroque era, and the application of Alexander Technique to choral and conducting pedagogy.Dr. Dunsavage has served in church, community, and public-school teaching positions in the Arizona, Ohio and Pennsylvania areas, and remains in demand as a clinician, vocal teacher, professional chorister, and mezzo soprano soloist.To get in touch with Angelica, you can find her on Facebook (@a.m.dunsavage) or send her an email at adunsavage@gmail.com. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to get in contact with our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels