A Conversation about the Singing Sergeants

We’re celebrating July 4 by revisiting our 2015 podcast with former Singing Sergeant and current Director of Music and Opera at the National Endowment for the Arts Ann Meier Baker. In this podcast, Meier Baker talks about the professional bands and ensembles associated with each branch of the military and her decision to audition for and then join the Singing Sergeants—which meant going through boot camp. That was the hard part. She then relates her experiences over the four years she spent traveling nationally and internationally with this elite and diverse chorus.  Let us know what you think about Art Works—email us at artworkspod@arts.gov. And follow us on Apple Podcasts!