Heart of the Artist

Justin Clauser and Molly Shortridge will interview guests to explore the value of music and the arts in the lives of our community members.

David Richwine, Improv Theater Actor 04/18/2022

Opening up! Center Stage with Dustin LeBlanc, Director of Keystone Theatrics and The West Shore Theater 04/03/2022

Art in Three Dimensions; An interview with Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions at The Susquehanna Art Museum 03/21/2022

Art in Three Dimensions; An interview with Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions at The Susquehanna Art Museum Take a stroll with us through this eye-opening discussion about what it is like to be a person who sets up the exhibitions at a museum. It is fascinating to hear how Lauren Nye evolved as an artist who specializes in 3 dimensions to one who also plans, implements, designs, and installs art exhibits at the Susquehanna Art Museum. You will never walk thru a museum the same way again! LAUREN NYE'S BIOGRAPHY: Lauren Nye is Director of Exhibitions at the Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In her freelance work, Nye collaborates with individuals, artists, and corporations to bring creative projects to life. She has curated exhibitions at both commercial and non-profit venues for ten years and has assisted in sculpture installations nationally and internationally. Additionally, she served as a juror and/or judge at arts organizations such as the Berks Art Council, Whitaker Center, Carlisle Arts Learning Center, Creative York, and Millersville University where she was honored to be the first alumni juror in exhibition history. Lauren's interest in public art sparked the beginning of the SAM mural project, and she successfully coordinated the installation of an ambitious 1,400 sq. ft. outdoor mural in the Midtown district of Harrisburg. Nye’s speaking engagements include the PA Museums Conference at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Impact Arts Conference panel on the challenges of opening a successful art space. As The Director of Exhibitions, Lauren manages the planning, implementing, designing, installation, and interpretation of exhibitions in the galleries at Susquehanna Art Museum. She oversees the shipping, insurance, contracts, travel, and loan agreements for all incoming and outgoing artwork. She also supervises volunteers and interns in the exhibition department. The Susquehanna Art Museum’s exhibition plan of varied and diverse subject matter includes exhibitions curated by the Director of Exhibitions as well as collaborative curation projects and traveling exhibitions. Podcast hosts, Molly and Justin are Co-owners of /episode/index/show/theperfect5th/id/22510670

One Woman in The Himalayas, an interview with Central PA author, Tracy Pawleski 03/06/2022

The Collective Breath; An Interview with Linda Tedford, Conductor of the Susquehanna Chorale 02/21/2022

The Collective Breath; An Interview with Linda Tedford, Conductor of the Susquehanna Chorale The love of choral singing is woven throughout not only this episode, but also in Linda Tedford’s life. Find out about her roots, specific experiences that shaped her, and how she became a founder and conductor of Central PA’s award-winning choral group, the Susquehanna Chorale. Reflections on the importance of singing and finding her own voice will resonate with you in an impactful way, especially for those of you who already love singing or simply wish to begin! Linda L. Tedford is the Artistic Director, Founder, and Conductor of the award-winning Susquehanna Chorale, established in 1981. She is responsible for the creation of the Chorale’s Educational Outreach program, which reaches hundreds of local student singers annually. Ms. Tedford is Professor Emeritus (Director of Choral Activities) at Messiah University in Grantham, PA. Choirs under her leadership have performed at regional and state conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA); for the Legislature and Governor of Pennsylvania; and in several European venues. Her work is featured on over 16 professionally produced CDs, and her choirs appear regularly with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. In 1994, Ms. Tedford and the Susquehanna Chorale received Chorus America’s highest lifetime award, The Margaret Hillis Achievement Award for Choral Excellence. Ms. Tedford is the 2011 recipient of ACDA-PA’s Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence for outstanding lifelong work in the choral art. In 2013, she received Theatre Harrisburg’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capital Region. Ms. Tedford holds a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Temple University, where she studied with internationally renowned conductor Robert Page. She pursued additional study at Westminster Choir College, as well as with prominent conductors such as Robert Shaw, Gregg Smith, and Dale Warland, and with voice teachers Robert Grooters and Thomas Houser. She is an active member of Chorus America and the American Choral Directors Association. Ms. Tedford is a frequent guest conductor and clinician. Links: Susquehanna Chorale website: Chorus America: American Choral Directors Association: Co-hosts, Molly and Justin are Co-owners of /episode/index/show/theperfect5th/id/22129532

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, Revolutionary podcasting flutist: Impacting the global community 02/07/2022

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, Revolutionary podcasting flutist: Impacting the global community Dr. Heidi K. Begay developed a podcast for her doctoral dissertation, “Flute 360”, creating a connection among flutists around the world unlike any other. Find out about Heidi: Her early life, passions, and what drives her to be able to reach out to others and form lasting bonds. Podcasting as a musician created for her so many opportunities, that she loves to share with others how they can get started with podcasting. Cohosts Molly and Justin Clauser were greatly impacted by her work after attending her seminar “The Podcasting Musician”, and they remain grateful that Heidi coached them over the course of the pandemic, so that they too could impact their own community of Central PA. If you are feeling stuck as a musician or artist, perhaps creating a podcast can open doors for you! The Sponsor for today’s episode is the Blocki Flute Method: www.Blockiflute.com Short Bio: Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. Heidi is the creator and host of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content (to the modern-day flutist) through various platforms. Since 2018, the podcast has produced over 180 episodes, received over 62,000 downloads from 70 countries, and has obtained numerous corporate sponsorships. Heidi’s mission is to help musicians reach new heights so they can feel empowered, confident, and have a life they love on and off the stage! Please visit for more information! Find out more about how to podcast with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s course, The Podcasting Musician: Molly and Justin are Co-owners of The sponsor for today’s podcast is The Blocki Flute Method. For years, Kathy Blocki has been a pioneer in the flute teaching field with her fantastic series of award-winning methods books. Kathy is the inventor of the Pneumo-pro wind-director tool and is the founder of KinderFlute. Her next training class for flute teachers is offered this August of 2022, online or in person. Teachers will learn how to teach kids as young as 4 to play the flute in a way that involves activity and games. The method is extremely goal oriented, rhythmically progressive, and teaches in multiple octaves from the beginning. Go to to find more information about her flute method books and the Kinderflute certification training program. Be sure to check out the new, colorful, and fun "Flute Zoo" method books for the younger flute players! /episode/index/show/theperfect5th/id/22044533

Dave Yinger, Performer and Band Director: Establishing Roots While Branching Out to Community 01/17/2022

Ben Hodge, Actor, Acting Teacher, Barrier Breaker: Exemplifying Authenticity and Vulnerability. 01/03/2022

Susan K. Getty of Stony Run Art Studio: A portrait of an artist and poet evolving over time. 12/19/2021

Eric Wirsing: Community Builder, Founder of The Perfect 5th, and Guitarist Extraordinaire! 12/06/2021

Heart of the Artist, Episode 0 01/12/2021

Heart of the Artist

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