Yakima Herald-Republic Podcasts

Yakima Arts Talk, Ep. 10: Toppenish High School chamber choir takes ‘miracle’ trip to Carnegie Hall

In this episode, we’ll spend some time with the Toppenish High School Chamber Choir. This week, choir members will make history and take the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. During this trip and beyond, the choir embraces lessons of hard work, supporting each other and believing in what is possible.

Yakima Arts Talk, Ep. 9: Harman Senior Center tap classes keep dancers active and social

In this episode, we’ll spend some time at the Harman Senior Center tap dance classes. Each week teacher Diana Dreeszen and her dancers gather to tap along to classic songs. The classes provide a space for the ladies to stay active, be social and embrace the art of dance.

Yakima Arts Talk, Ep. 8: Poetry Out Loud gives students safe place to explore art

In this episode, we’ll spend some time with the students and teachers involved with Poetry Out Loud at Naches Valley High School. Poetry Out Loud is a national program that takes root in local schools. Students memorize and perform two poems. Through the program, students found a safe place to connect with poetry and build confidence.

Yakima Arts Talk, Ep 7: An ode to elementary school holiday concerts

In this episode, we’ll take a look at the time-honored tradition of elementary school winter concerts. It’s that time of year when we have hundreds of children gather to sing off-key versions of holiday classics and look really cute doing it. But magical memories like these are made because schools like Selah’s John Campbell Primary offer music education to all of their young students.

Yakima Arts Talk, Ep 6: YAMA orchestra puts community first

In this episode, we'll learn about Yakima Music En Accion, better known as YAMA. YAMA is a local music education program, made up of three orchestras. The program is based on a Venezualan model that aims to nurture the whole child, not just the musician.  With over 10 years of work in the Yakima Valley, its teachers are looking to build a long-lasting community resource.