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Tenor/Bass Choirs, Rotten Bananas, and Meteorology Skills with Nathan Dame | Ep 24

Tenor/Bass Choirs, Rotten Bananas, and Meteorology Skills with Nathan Dame | Ep 24

Season 3: Episode 6

The Choir Guys
October 21, 2025

Dear Listeners,

This week on The Choir Guys Podcast, Blake and Danny sit down with Dr. Nathan Dame, Director of Choral Activities and Coordinator of Fine Arts at Wylie East High School in Texas and the ACDA National Chair for Tenor-Bass Choirs.

Dr. Dame has built one of the strongest tenor/bass programs in the country — leading over 400 singers and cultivating a culture of excellence, community, and joy in singing. In this episode, he shares his secrets to:

Creating an authentic and lasting tenor/bass culture 💪
Finding the balance between fun and fundamentals 🎶
Keeping students engaged through the voice change years
And yes… a few hilarious classroom moments along the way!

This conversation is full of practical takeaways, laughter, and inspiration for choir directors at every level.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

💬 Got questions or ideas for future episodes?
We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or message us on social media @thechoirguyspod.

This week’s Teacher Tip Thursday comes from Dr. Kari Adams!

Sometimes the smallest habits make the biggest difference! Kari Adams (UNC Greensboro) ends each rehearsal segment with a simple question: “What did we work on today?”

This quick reflection keeps her focused on clear goals, helps her check student understanding, and gives singers the chance to put their learning into their own words—making it stick.

A powerful way to end rehearsal on purpose, not by accident!