A Conversation with Greg Gilpin — Composer & Clinician | Episode 1 of Popplers Podcast

In our debut episode of the Popplers Podcast, host Josh sits down with the legendary Greg Gilpin — renowned choral composer, arranger, conductor, and music educator. From leading middle school honor choirs to working in the recording studio and even organizing homes on Hoarders, Greg’s career is a masterclass in musical passion, purpose, and reinvention.

🕒 Episode Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Popplers Podcast with Greg Gilpin
00:38 Greg Gilpin at NMEA: Guest Conductor for Middle School Honor Choir
02:16 Behind the Scenes of the Middle School Honor Choir Experience
05:14 Repertoire Picks and Teaching Strategies for Choir Directors
12:21 Greg Gilpin’s Musical Beginnings and Early Influences
14:56 Getting Published as a Composer: Greg’s Journey
17:04 Touring, Studio Work, and Career Highlights
20:22 Collaborating with Gospel Artists and Broadway Talent
24:28 How the Pandemic Led Greg to the TV Show Hoarders
28:03 From Music to Organizing: Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Stage
30:00 What New Choir Directors Should Know About Greg Gilpin’s Music
31:14 Choosing the Right Text: Insights on Middle School Repertoire
34:13 Greg Gilpin’s Top Recommended Pieces for Choirs

🔗 Related Links:
🎼 Browse Greg Gilpin's music:
https://www.popplersmusic.com/search/...
📣 Learn more about Maestro Organizing:
https://maestroorganizing.com/
📲 Greg Gilpin's Social Media:
  / ggilp64  

📢 Follow Popplers Music for more inspiration:
  / popplersmusic  
  / popplersmusic  
   / popplersmusic  

🛍️ Shop music at Popplers: https://www.popplersmusic.com

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