This Is Why We Sing

#1 Mark De Lisser on the power of singing together

This episode's conversation is with Mark De Lisser - renowned choral director, vocal arranger, teacher, mentor and TV presenter. 

 

We talk about: 

-the power of positivity

-the importance of acceptance

-keeping connected during Coronavirus

-the problematic notion of perfection 

-his arrangement of 'Stand By Me' for the Royal Wedding

-meeting people where they are 

-the importance of servitude 

-how choir might be the new church

 

Mark's website:

https://markdelisser.com/

'Stand By Me' by the Kingdom Choir:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyFlLjdNqk8

Podcast playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TWeFKowQ9tCSOEPQ8xmvQ?si=BDuSUIL5StChmryAy0FQmQ

James's book 'Do Sing': 

https://thedobook.co/products/do-sing-reclaim-your-voice-find-your-singing-tribe

 

 

 

Series One trailer

‘This Is Why We Sing’ is a new podcast that aims to open up the conversation around singing and explore how it can help us to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Host James Sills is a musician, singing leader and author who is passionate about the transformative power of singing. He is also the founder of The Sofa Singers. 

In Series One, James will be talking to choir leaders, authors and songwriters across six weekly episodes, offering inspiring insights on singing and the impact that it can have on communities, our mental health, wellbeing and more.

Find out more about James:

www.james-sills.com

Find out more about the Sofa Singers:

https://www.thesofasingers.com

Find out more about James's book:

https://tinyurl.com/1o1c20um