Deborah Simpkin King
Host, Sounds ChoralDeborah Simpkin King, Ph.D., Deborah Simpkin King, Ph.D. Deborah Simpkin King, Ph.D., is a conductor, program builder and new music advocate, whose career bridges artistry, innovation, and mentorship. A dynamic presence in the Manhattan choral scene, she serves as Chair of the New York Choral Consortium, and is a frequent conductor with Lincoln Center projects, most recently the choral director with Jeanine Tesori’s opera Blue. She serves the national and international music community through guest conducting, thought leadership, and extensive body of published work.
Dr. King serves as Director of Choirs at Manhattan School of Music; is founding Artistic Director of Ember Choral Arts and its international advocacy initiative, PROJECT : ENCORE™; and serves the historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Asbury Park, NJ, as Director of Music and Arts. A respected communicator and thought leader, King is a monthly columnist with The Choral Journal and a rotational host of the award-winning Sounds Choral, syndicated through WWFM.
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This week's Sounds Choral Sunday (6/14 at 2 pm) welcomes the Italian composer, keyboardist and conductor Rafael Fusco. -
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Experience the performances of five recent world premieres on Sounds Choral this Sunday (5/26 at 2 pm) and Tuesday (5/28 at 3 pm).
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Enjoy music of children’s choirs on this Sunday’s Sounds Choral (5/12 at 2 pm)
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Host Deborah Simpkin-King explores choral works that lead us through these unique, fascinating sometimes unpredictable times in our lives.
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Sounds Choral this Sunday (11/19) focuses on blessings and gratitude.
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Our roster of regular Sounds Choral hosts shares works by American composers this Sunday (7/2 at 2 pm). -
Sounds Choral Sunday (5/14) features music for mothers and mother figures.
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This week's program on Sunday (1/1 at 2 pm) features hosts' choices from the past year in music.
