Music (ed) Matters
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago -A burst of energy for your commute! For future educators, those currently making music in any setting, or those wanting to see what really matters in the minds of music education professionals. *Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell but adapted for this platform.
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Episode 83: Episode 83 - “Show Me the Numbers” with Catherine Dehoney (Part of the Pre-Release Book Tour)
December 07, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBWe are writing a book, y’all! We being Alex Gartner and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch. In this installment of the Pre-Release Book Tour, you'll hear from Chorus America CEO Catherine Dehoney who talks with us about the importance of data and intentionality to justify the worth of choral singing. What type of data do we need to know and understand, where do we find it, and how do we identify the links necessary to tell our choral stories? Want to hear more about the book Alex...
Episode 82: Episode 82 - “Where are My People?” with Coty Raven Morris (Part of the Pre-Release Book Tour)
November 30, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBWe are writing a book, y’all! We being Alex Gartner and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch. In this installment of the Pre-Release Book Tour, you'll hear from Coty Raven Morris who talks to us about the importance of building an intentional culture within your choir or classroom. In this episode, we unpack the different types of people involved in our music-making and how to compassionately and authentically empower them - spoiler, it deals with the heart! Want to hear more about...
Episode 81: Episode 81 - “What is the Value of Choir?” With Dr. G. Phillip Shoultz, III (Part of the Pre-Release Book Tour)
November 23, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBWe are writing a book, y’all! We being Alex Gartner and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch. In this installment of the Pre-Release Book Tour you'll hear from Dr. G. Phillip Shoultz, III who talks to us about the inherent value of choral singing and the power of communication. What is the value of choir and how do we communicate that with our singers, audiences, and communities? Want to hear more about the book Alex and Emmy are writing? Check out Episode 74! Watch on YouTube: h...
Episode 80: Episode 80 - A Teacher Spotlight with Sandy Thornton: The Art of Making Music
November 16, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this teacher spotlight, you'll hear from church musician, director, and educator Sandy Thornton. She shares her path to the profession as well as her favorite ways to approach "the art of making music." You'll walk away from this episode with a smile and lots of ideas for your next adventure in front of your artists - no matter their age or music-making location. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ry1dxdapieI Join us over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters for monthly...
Episode 79: Episode 79 - A&C Series: "Challenge Accepted: Advocating for the Choral Arts" - An ACDA National Webinar Panel Replay
November 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBAs part of an ongoing “Advocacy & Collaboration” series, catch this replay of a recent American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) Webinar put together by the National Standing Committee for Advocacy & Collaboration. Hosted by Dr. Burch, the panel had the following objective: "Challenge Accepted: Advocating for the Choral Arts" A Panel Discussion with Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Advocating with Administrations and Legislation" - This session addresses the most commonly asked ...
Episode 78: Episode 78 - The History of the Guitar - with Jackson Evans
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBYou met Jackson Evans back in episode 76 when he shared tips for choral folks working with guitarists. Today he’s back with a special guest lecture from my “Intro to Rock and Roll” Class - the history of the guitar! Where did the instrument come from? Why is it shaped the way it is? What’s the official name for the finish? Why did it become the center of rock and roll? Find out all this and more! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IFNajGxqKCI. Find Jackson Evans on Social Media...
Episode 77: Episode 77: The Dr is In - Questions from Tarleton State Music Students!
October 26, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 50 MBJoin students from Tarleton State University as they ask Dr. B some questions they’ve been pondering about their future classrooms. How do you motivate students who are simply there to get the easy A? What are some classroom management tips for High School? How do you get students to sing in tune or match pitch? What are some tips to prepare for music teacher interviews? **Check out our show sponsors at EmilyBurch.org/sponsors **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd ...
Episode 76: Episode 76 - Jackson Evans: The Power of the Hang - and other helpful tips when working with guitarists
October 19, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBJoin Jazz Guitar Superstar (my words, not his) and educator, Jackson Evans as we talk about how to communicate and work with guitarists to get the most out of our accompanying or conducting experience. Jackson shares valuable tips (don't give them the octavo!), as well as seriously impactful life advice! Find Jackson Evans on Social Media: @JazzGuitarJackson or @Benedetto_Guitars **Check out our Show Sponsor - Kinnison Choral Company - and all the tools and resources they have t...
Episode 74: Bonus Episode #20 - Officially Introducing the Advocacy & Collaboration Series with Robyn Lana and Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer
October 14, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBWith your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, serving as chair of the national American Choral Directors’ Association Standing Committee for Advocacy and Collaboration - we (the committee) want to use the podcast platform to illuminate resources and opportunities for listeners to advocate or even collaborate in new ways. If you look back through the episodes, A&C has been a big part of many of the conversations, but now we are making it official. To kick off the series officially, we ta...
Episode 74: Episode 75: Connection and Belonging (part of the Advocacy & Collaboration Series) Featuring Educator Amanda Hanzlik
October 12, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBPracticing connection has the power to provide a structure of stability and support and inspire creativity and growth - it creates a space to belong. In this episode, Amanda Hanzlik explores the power of connection and offers suggestions for how to create a space where all students belong and connect - to themselves, the group, and the world. Learn more about Amanda Hanzlik: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xPLTV3SP3hHKI3k-nklAWrWt7-BedXAtxVmsKwaVV10/edit?usp=sharing Connec...
Episode 74: Episode 74: We’re writing a book! Welcome to our pre-release “book tour” - with Alex Gartner
October 05, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBWe are writing a book, y’all! We being Alex Gartner and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch. This episode, recorded in the middle of our second writing retreat, answers all the questions! What’s the book called? Who is it for? Why are we writing it? What’s in it? When will you see it? We can’t WAIT to share this writing journey with you! Read more about Alex Gartner: https://www.alexgartner.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-kJX7j5oyD8. Join us over at Patre...
Episode 74: Bonus #19: Birthday Bonus Episode! When it’s the hosts’ birthday everyone gets a present! Warm-ups with Morgan Luttig
October 04, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBWhen it’s the hosts’ birthday everyone gets a present! To celebrate my birthday, I’m releasing one of my favorite sessions from the “Music (ed) Matters” PD Weekend 2021. Warm-ups! YES! Join the live PD folks as Morgan Luttig leads them through a full body warm-up before singing at a local church service - you're going to love these warm-ups and Ms Luttig's objectives. Gain access to the Zoom links and join us live or catch the sessions on replay over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatte...
Episode 73: Episode 73: The TCA D.A.R.E. Series - Dr. Khyle Wooten “And Still They Rise”
September 28, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBJoin Dr. Khyle Wooten, a native of Philadelphia, PA, who is the Assistant Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Choral Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He authentically brings his lived experiences and unique life in music as an educator, conductor, researcher, and composer to the table as a researcher and educator. In this episode, Dr. Wooten takes us on a journey exploring his incredible research areas, including his latest project, And Still T...
Episode 72: Episode 72: Teacher Stories: Michelle Ross — Overcoming Hurdles to Music Making in the Chorus Classroom: Successes, Struggles, and Strategies
September 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThis episode is packed full of ideas you can implement immediately. Meet middle/high school choir teacher, Michelle Ross, as she strategically unpacks her first five years of teaching, which she began 15 years post-graduation. We talk classroom management, structure, behavior modification, singer motivation, attention grabbers, warm-ups, scaffolding, and more! Grad a pencil, this teacher spotlight is packed full of tips and tricks! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qy...
Episode 71: Episode 71: Repertoire Exploration with Dr. Matt Hill
September 14, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Episode 70's Guest, Dr. Matt Hill, to dive into his repertoire selection process. We look at how he gets started, what he does before selecting music, and specifically, what he has planned for this fall and why. Learn more about Dr. Hill or Sing Omaha: www.MattHillConductor.com, www.singomahachoirs.org Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pDLCT2keoyA Want to join the “Music (ed) Matters” community at monthly meet-ups, bonus content...
Episode 70: Episode 70: The Story of Sing Omaha and Strategies for Community Orgs with Dr. Matt Hill
September 07, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBLearning from the history and story of "Sing Omaha" - this episode specifically highlights takeaways listeners can immediately implement as they start, develop, grow, or reengage their community organizations. Learn more about Dr. Hill or Sing Omaha: www.MattHillConductor.com, www.singomahachoirs.org Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KFoJzFI1KTY Want to join the “Music (ed) Matters” community at monthly meet-ups, bonus content, and summer PD events? Join the con...
Episode 69: Episode 69: All Things Voice with Tiffany VanBoxtel
August 31, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBAccording to vocal coach and veteran voice teacher, Tiffany VanBoxtel, this episode covers the topic “The Problem Is Not The Cause: Simplifying Solutions So That Your Music Students Feel Great About Their Progress.” In this episode, Tiffany shares some tips to help us identify solutions for our singers. Tiffany claims to get singers singing like paid professionals in 1 year without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups. She's been running a part-time 1:1 voice studio for over 12 years...
Episode 68: Episode 68: Leading by Example with Dr. Phillip Shoultz (A Teacher PD Week 2020 Rebroadcast)
August 24, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWith leadership comes much responsibility and we are all leaders as choir directors and music teachers. Your singers and students look up to you! This episode offers valuable insight into the importance of leading by example, especially through authenticity, finding the positive spin, and creating opportunities to sincerely build and foster community in your choir or classroom. Dr. Phillip Shoultz shares directly from his experiences and plans with VocalEssence - and his fabulous “T...
Episode 67: Episode 67: The Art of Facilitation with Dr. Marshaun Hymon of True Change Alliance
August 17, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBCatch this awesome replay from "Music (ed) Matters" Teacher PD Weekend 2021! A presentation by co-founder and principal of True Change Alliance, Dr. Marshaun Hymon. In this presentation replay, Dr. Hymon teaches us about "The Art of Facilitation: Navigating Conversations Across Race and Culture in the Music Classroom." You'll walk away with tips, tools, and techniques to lead fantastic and meaningful conversations with your singers and students. Catch the full episode or watch the...
Episode 66: Episode 66: Advocacy & Collaboration Series: Pairing up with Total Choir Resources Podcast
August 10, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBMeet Victoria, one of the creative minds behind “Total Choir Resources.” In this episode, we get to know Victoria and talk about where the ideas and services of "Total Choir Resources," including courses, conversations, and podcasts to choir conductors, directors, managers, and more all over the world came from. This conversation is meant to be resourceful, but also give you ideas for how you too can find and start a collaboration. Collaborating step one: learn each other’s mission ...
Episode 64: Episode 64: The Dr is In - Favorite Clips from PD Weekend 2021
July 27, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MB“The Dr is In” to share some of the big lessons learned at this past weekend’s 2nd Annual “Music (ed) Matters” Teacher PD Weekend. Instead of answering questions, which is the normal format for this type of episode, your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, shares her favorite clips from each of the PD Weekend sessions. You can catch the videos of the full sessions at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. This episode features our PD Weekend Clinicians: The Kinnison Choral Company Cuffy Sulli...
Bonus Episode #18 - What is the “Music (ed) Matters” Teacher PD Weekend 2021?
July 22, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBIt’s our 2nd annual PD time together and this quick bonus episode gives you all the details. What, where, why, and how are we joining together as a “Music (ed) Matters” Podcast community to develop professionally before we dive into the year ahead. Gain access to the Zoom links and join us live or catch the sessions on replay over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell **Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff
Episode 63: Beating the Odds with Dr. Jerron Jorgensen and Dr. Christi McLain
July 20, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBPerfect for kicking off fall planning! How to reach those hard to engage students! Dr. Jorgensen and Dr. McLain’s institution largely serves students from a region with underfunded and underserved school districts, resulting in students entering college with little to no prior formal musical training or experiences. Based on Dr. McLain’s time spent working as an Academic Mentor for a competitive NCAA Division I football program, they have been developing and implementing educational ...
Episode 62 - PART TWO - “What Would You Do?” A panel of passionate educators and preparing for those tough questions
July 13, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBWelcome to PART TWO of the “What would you do?” panel featuring the SWD or “sisters with degrees” including Maria A. Ellis (Girl Conductor), Jasmine Fripp (The Passionate Black Educator), Kanisha Howard (The Connected Black Educator), and Dr. Chantae Pittman (TheeDocP). Join us for a candid conversation based on real-life scenarios from the classroom and rehearsals. Topics include classroom management, diversity and equity, decolonization, equity, repertoire, and so much more! This...
Episode 61 - PART ONE - “What Would You Do?” A panel of passionate educators and preparing for those tough questions
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThe “Music (ed) Matters” Podcast is honored to host a panel with the SWD or “sisters with degrees” including Maria A. Ellis (Girl Conductor), Jasmine Fripp (The Passionate Black Educator), Kanisha Howard (The Connected Black Educator), and Dr. Chantae Pittman (TheeDocP). Join us for a candid conversation based on real-life scenarios from the classroom and rehearsals. Topics include classroom management, diversity and equity, decolonization, equity, repertoire, and so much more! Thi...
Episode 65: Episode 65: Repertoire Exploration with Composer/Conductor/Educator Ryan Main
June 28, 2021 18:42 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBIt’s the time of year where we are selecting - or at least exploring the possible - repertoire for our next season. The perfect time to sit down with a live composer and chat about their compositional techniques, styles, and processes. In this conversation, you’ll meet Kansas City, MO based composer, Ryan Main. You’ll learn how he got into composing, how he sketches, where he finds his words, and his passion for collaboration. During the episode, you’ll even get to hear examples of ...
Bonus Episode #17 D.A.R.E Series: Dr. Chantae D. Pittman — A Series Sponsored by True Change Alliance
June 17, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Chantae D. Pittman shares her story of finding a passion for creating equity and community in her choral classroom. Dr. Pittman's key points include the following: * What defines Title One status? * How can we as teachers "make it happen" for all of our students? * Where does programming play a role in equity? * How is authenticity a part of equity? * Why is "looking inward" the most important thing we can do right now? * What is our biggest role as educat...
Episode 60 - Perfectionism, Personal Growth, and Power with Elizabeth Su
June 01, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBElizabeth Su, MA (she/her) is a writer, perfectionism expert, and the founder of Monday Vibes (www.elizabethsu.com), a personal growth newsletter and network for women. Having studied burnout and perfectionism at Columbia University, Elizabeth is all about helping women learn to love themselves, imperfections and all. She's currently working on her first book around these topics and is searching for a literary agent. In this episode, we take a deep dive into identifying, defining, an...
Bonus Episode #16 D.A.R.E Series: Dr. Frances Fonza Smith and the Power of Gospel Music — A Series Sponsored by True Change Alliance
May 27, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBBrought to by our friends at True Change Alliance, the D.A.R.E bonus series: In this episode, choral educator and gospel music specialist, Dr. Frances Fonza Smith shares the power of Gospel Music and its ability to teach healthy singing, technique, tone building, and build community in our choirs. Dr. Smith also shares her personal experience as a Black Female Choral Conductor and how we can use our leadership as music educators to empower and impact our singers. * Healthy singin...
Episode 59: Building Heart, Service, and Leaders for Life with Middle School Master Educator Evan Powers
May 25, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBEvan Powers is genuinely one of the most sincere, energetic, and passionate educators out there. While there are literally a million things we could all learn from him, today we focus on Incorporating service into your choral program. Evan shares how he fosters the heart of serving while building singers, students, and leaders who serve for life through a program called “Songbird.” Through the discussion, we talk about foundations, routines, impact and life-changing moments, more! Th...
Episode 58 - The Dr. is In: Summer Plans & Music Questions from Run Club Peeps
May 18, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBWith your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, about to race a marathon, it’s a perfect time to answer all the music questions that come up during long runs with her Fleet Feet Savannah run club. Come along for the fun as a bunch of non-music folks ask all the questions they’ve always wanted to know about music - and get a glimpse into some of the random conversations we have while smiling for miles on the road together. Listen to these Q&A Dr is In episodes to smile, to learn, and to r...
Episode 57: Changing “The Ruler - Making Students the Center with Elizabeth Moore
May 11, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBMeet Elizabeth Moore - a fabulous concert pianist and educator who shares her story from stage to choir classroom and how creating her "own path" really ended up in a full-circle experience. This conversation is a great one to help reevaluating and rewriting those philosophies of education as we wrap up the year and look towards the future. Some key points: * What is a spiral curriculum and why is it important? * The power of process and its impact on product. * Ideas for diving d...
Episode 56: Teacher Stories: Camille Lacey — new jobs, big shoes, and lots of smiles — an inspiring story of a middle school chorus teacher
May 04, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBWhen planning for the “Music (ed) Matters” podcast, one of the big goals was to share teacher stories of dynamite educators out in the trenches doing great things. This is the first of that dream coming to life! These episodes are meant to inspire, motivate, and encourage you to keep doing the great things you’re doing while also taking a moment to celebrate the teacher guest and their incredible contributions to our profession and their students. In this “Teacher Story,” Middle Sc...
Episode 55: A Collaboration Story - Celebrating Collaboration, composing, and the power of 1000 mile Virtual friendships with Karen Bruno and Matt Carlson
April 27, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBJoin composer and educator Matt Carlson, choral educator and collaborator Karen Bruno, and host Dr. Emily Williams Burch as they share the experience of their year-long collaborative project (first shared in episodes 7 and 20). Choosing to do a collaboration takes time, trust, flexibility, and imagination. In sharing this collaboration story, we hope it inspires you, too! * Where did the idea come from? * How did the collaboration happen? * What elements of this story can listen...
Bonus Episode #15 - D.A.R.E Series: Dr. Tommy Yi and Tangible Ways to Implement Social Justice, Democratic Classrooms, and be overall Critical Conscious Music Educators — A Series Sponsored by True Change Alliance
April 22, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBBrought to by our friends at True Change Alliance, the D.A.R.E bonus series: In this episode, Dr. Yi and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch explore how to be a critical conscious music educators and implement social justice practices in our ensembles. * What does it mean to have a democratic classroom? * How can we learn to be critical conscious music educators? * When and how do we implement social justice practices in our spaces? Dr. Tammy S. Yi is a violinist, strings peda...
Episode 54: Dr is In — Qs from This Semester’s Non-MUED Students
April 20, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBThese are some of my favorite episodes to curate for you! They always get me thinking, researching, and tuning back into what it is like to be on the “outside” of the music making process. Listen to these Q&A Dr is In episodes to smile, to learn, and to reconnect with the magic that brought you to music in the first place — plus this one features a clip on Dolly Parton, The Spice Girls, and so much more - what’s not to love :) As always, thanks to the fabulous students who submitte...
Episode 53: Raising the Bar with GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING Conductor, Dr. Adam Luebke
April 13, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBRaising the Bar. Getting the most out of your singers by setting the bar high, giving them the right tools, and leading with empathy. Dr. Adam Luebke was appointed Music Director of Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus in 2015. Since that time, the chorus has been hailed as “splendid,” “articulate,” “soaring,” and “virtuosic.” He and the chorus were awarded a 2021 GRAMMY for Best Choral Performance for their recording Richard Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua with the Buffalo Philharmonic ...
Episode 52: Motivation in Music with Riter St. Luc
April 06, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBThere is power in music - we all know that! This episode taps into the positive and impactful power of motivation in music through intentional time, sharing stories, and connecting to a purpose. * What is the motivator in music? * Why is motivation in music important? * Are you using motivation effectively? * How can we find, share, and develop motivation? * Tips we can use to motivate and be motivated effectively An absolutely perfect episode to celebrate 1-year of weekly rel...
Episode 51 - The Afterglow: Unpacking the ACDA National Virtual Conference with Dr. Lynne Gackle and Dr. André Thomas
March 30, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBThe National ACDA Virtual Conference set a goal for members to "Be inspired, Be rejuvenated, and Be encouraged." Join Conference Chair and ACDA VP, Dr. André Thomas and President Dr. Lynne Gackle as they share the conference afterglow with us! * When did the planning committee make the decision to go virtual? * What was the toughest aspect of pivoting to virtual? * How do you know the conference was successful? * Why do you think this event will change in the choral arts moving ...
Bonus Episode #14 - D.A.R.E Series: Dr. Brenda Galvez on Diversity and Access in Visual and Performing Arts — A Series Sponsored by True Change Alliance
March 25, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBFrom the "Music (ed) Matters" Podcast and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch (also available wherever you listen to podcasts): Bonus Episode #14 - D.A.R.E Series: Dr. Brenda Galvez on Diversity and Access in Visual and Performing Arts — A Series Sponsored by True Change Alliance Brought to by our friends at True Change Alliance, the D.A.R.E bonus series: As a first-generation Latina, Dr. Brenda Galvez believes that education is important for social and economic mobility and tha...
Episode 50 - Episode 1 Remixed: Celebrating 50 Episodes!!
March 23, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBAs a fun "thank you" for supporting the podcast for 50 episodes, this special remix episode features the first-ever guest, Dr. Barbara Tagg and a flipped interview where Dr. Tagg asks show host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch a few enlightening questions. * If you could redo Episode 1, what would be different? * Why did you start the podcast and has the purpose (or why) changed over the course of 50 episodes? * How did you decide to do this and what have you learned from the experience...
Episode 49: Making Big Things Happen: “Choral Singing in America: Nurturing the American Soul,” A Documentary Series
March 16, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWhere does life as a musician or educator intersect with documentary creation? Right here! Hear from choral legend, Dr. Jerry Blackstone, filmmaker/choral singer, Brain Gaukel, and business expert/singer, Matt Workman as they share news about a big project - "Choral Singing in America: Nurturing the American Soul." * Who is involved in the project? * What will it look like? * How are you ensuring everyone has a voice? * What is the current process and timeline? * When can we ex...
Episode 48: Inclusive Pedagogy with Dr. Stephen Sieck - PD Week 2020 Rebroadcast (and 2021 PD Announcement)
March 09, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBWho’s excitedly making summer plans? Looking for some dynamite PD (aka: professional development)? This episode is a rebroadcast from one of our “Teacher PD Week” Episodes in summer of 2020 - and where we announce our plans for PD Weekend 2021! What started as a search for finding the “right” terminology lead to a deep and somewhat life-changing conversation with master conductor Dr. Stephen Sieck. Dr. Sieck was challenged by his students to rethink his personal goals in rehearsal ...
Motivational Monday #1 — How do you Fill Your Cup?
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBFelt it in my heart to share a little motivation - take it or leave it - but if you’re wanting a shot of energy, some accountability, or just some general tips that are currently working for me - these things have been in my heart and soul recently and I’m getting a little more vulnerable and sharing even more of my authentic self with you. Let me know how you fill your cup! As promised in the show — details for #choralosophycon2021 hosted by our friend, Chris Munce in Atlanta, GA ...
Episode 47: Quick Tips with Tiz: Sight-reading
March 02, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBOne of the #1 reasons the “Music (ed) Matters” Podcast came into being was to help spread the wealth of knowledge from so many experts in our field. These NEW “Quick Tips with Tiz” are extra special as they offer a quick, teachable tip you can apply right now, but they also introduce you to a very important person, John Tisbert. Lovingly called “Tiz” by colleagues and students alike, he was a huge part of Dr. Burch’s growth as a young teacher. From the first time in front of a “real ...
BONUS Episode #13 - D.A.R.E Series: Where Do We Start and the Power of Praise with TCA Co-founders Ajori Spencer and Justin Stephens — A Series Sponsored by True Change Alliance
February 25, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBBrought to by our friends at True Change Alliance, the D.A.R.E bonus series: Learn what the “D” in D.A.R.E. stands for and hear directly from two for the co-founders of True Change Alliance as they talk inspiration, motivation, mental health, scaffolding and praise! Ajori B. Spencer is the Co-Founder and Director of Coaching of True Change Alliance, LLC. In this role, he works to develop leaders capable of dismantling barriers to organizational change. Ajori is particularly skill...
Episode 46: “The Docs are in” with First Year Teacher Questions and Stories — Dr. Erynn Millard and Dr. Amy Kotsonis
February 23, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBTypically your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, usually does this type of episode solo….but, what happens when three girlfriends, who also happen to teach music education classes, get together to unpack some questions from first-year teachers? Ideas, memories, encouragement, and tips you’re going to love hearing about. Not a new teacher? That’s ok - this is the perfect episode to help you reminisce and remember your “why.” Not a teacher in the classroom? This episode offers some very ...
Episode 45: Dr. Andrea Ramsey - The Power of Music and Inspiration from a Composer's Perspective
February 16, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBDr. Andrea Ramsey is an award-winning composer and educator. In this episode, you learn about where she came from, where she finds inspiration, her typical compositional process, and you get a deep dive look into her latest and longest work. This episode not only provides a glimpse into the power of Dr. Ramsey’s music. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Ramsey drops wisdom relatable to life - you’re going to love this one! Find out more from Dr. Ramsey: www.andrearamsey.com www.musi...
Episode 44: The Larynx is Not a Vagina…Teaching Tips with Dr. Bridget Sweet
February 09, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBEpisode 44: The Larynx is Not a Vagina…Teaching Tips with Dr. Bridget Sweet What tools are you giving your singers to be better equipped? We’ve all seen a picture of a larynx, it’s awesome, but why do our singers need to understand and see it too? Dr. Bridget Sweet, Adolescent Voice Researcher and Associate Professor of Music Education, shares tangible tips for us as teachers to equip our singers. She explains why it is important to include physiological education in the classroom ...
Episode 43: Defining, Thriving, and Serving through Collaboration with Dr. Jeffrey Benson
February 02, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBWhat is the real heart of collaboration? How can you better impact your world, your students, your program, or your team through a reflective and thoughtful look at your collaborative spirit? In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jeffrey Benson, Director of Choral Activities at San Jose State University and President of California Choral Director's Association (CCDA). He shares an incredible and thoughtful perspective on collaboration and a new way to approach our choral world for authen...