Episode 290: Ethical Choral Gatekeeping with Samuel Grace

About this episode

In this episode, Christopher M Munce interviews Samuel Grace about the ethical implications of gatekeeping in choral music.

Is there even such a thing as “Ethical Gatekeeping?” In modern discourse, the term seems to always be a negative. Maybe some gates need a keeper. Today’s conversation hits incredibly close to home as we pull back the curtain on power dynamics, public perception, and the hidden structures that dictate taste and legitimacy in choral … Continue reading "Episode 290: Ethical Choral Gatekeeping with Samuel Grace"

People in this episode

Host: Christopher M Munce

Guest: Samuel Grace

Topics covered

• choral ethics
• gatekeeping
• music education
• choral community
• inclusivity

Keywords

• choral music
• ethics
• gatekeeping
• music education
• inclusivity

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