Jocelyn has given talks and been a presenter on stages across the US speaking on life as a creative, multimedia works in concert settings, and advocacy for underrepresented voices in composition.
Featured Talks:
Tedx Talk: Composing for choir, orchestra– and video projections
June 13, 2019
Fargo Town Hall Lecture Series:
Neither the Smartest Nor the Most Talented:
How Curiosity & Persistence Lead to a Successful Career in the Arts
September 17, 2024
…my first big speaking gig since my Tedx Talk in 2019. The subject matter is quite vulnerable, too… I must say, part of the inspiration for this talk was the fact that I went to school (in my small town of Valley City, ND, with a class size of 144) with some of the smartest, most talented women I know.
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Tau Beta Sigma Presentation: Compose Like a Girl
July, 2024
Along with the Compose Like a Girl mentorship, choral series publication, and podcast, Jocelyn brings this advocacy work to conferences, amplifying the female-identified composers and their music.
National Collegiate Choral Organization Poster Session:
A Guide to Performing with Projections
November, 2023
Singers and audience members alike rave about the immersive concert experience that a visual component provides. And now, in 2023, there are quite a few extended choral works by innovative composers available for performance, and many are conceived with visuals in mind. They add contextual information, a way to engage with the art dynamically, as well as beauty. Multidisciplinary programming can transform a choral audience’s experience, and can also provide the opportunity for students to take on leadership roles. Leave with new programming ideas and the confidence to bring this imaginative music to life.
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WWFM Classical: Sounds Choral webcast co-hosted with Timothy C. Takach
A weekly exploration into the colorful world of choral music with a rotating panel of hosts from around the choral scene.
‘Music That Made Us’ From New Hosts on Sounds Choral (February, 2026)
Music for Mother’s Day on Sounds Choral (May, 2026)
Podcast Features
Balancing Tradition with Innovation with Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach (The Choralosophy Podcast, December 2025)
Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy Takach honor family this holiday season (New Classical Tracks with Your Classical, December 2025)
Compose Like a Girl with Jocelyn Hagen (The Choralosophy Podcast, September 2023)
Jocelyn Hagen (Composer Happy Hour, November 2021)