KTEP's Charlize Mercado welcomes to KTEP Studios Felipa Solis, who will introduce Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach, founders of the group Nation. They will talk about their experience with UTEP Students as they teach them about entrepreneurship for the arts and how to navigate the complexity of our times outside of the classroom. They also discuss the UTEP Chorale and Chamber Singers concert featuring their music followed by a special performance of Nation.
Founders of the a cappella band Nation, and expanding on their composing successes, Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach are quickly becoming known for reshaping the choral experience with singers around the globe. Pioneers in their field of composing, entrepreneurship, coaching youth and adults, and leading ensembles in the spirit of collaboration, Takach and Hagen bring to the table a uniquely special partnership of lifelong learning. They can guide participants through a collective and creative journey, modeling healthy, accessible and honest pedagogy for developing singers.
The UTEP Chorale and Chamber Singers in Concert featuring the music of Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach will take place on Wednesday, April 9 at UTEP's Fox fine Arts Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Additional Information/Links:
- For more information on the event you can visit: https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/music/events/
- For more information on Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach visit: https://jocelynhagen.com/nation/
This interview originally aired on April 7, 2025
