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Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#50: Making the Ensemble a Home for Students | With Brenda JusticeHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!In our final episode of Season 2, we are beyond thrilled to have Brenda Justice, former choir director at Rouse High School, as our final guest - Christian's high school choir director! Brenda shares her experience in creating a culture that made a difference in the lives of countless students, as well as the true purpose of any educator: helping a student feel seen and at home.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!Browse Kara's TPT Store!Want...2025-04-141h 02Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#49: Focusing on What Matters Most in the Music ClassroomHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!In this episode, Kara tells us about the growth she has experienced in the past year as an educator. One of the biggest areas has been a mindset-shift in focusing on what you need to grow, and not what others think!Browse Kara's TPT Store!Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list!https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings2025-03-3115 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#48: Why Diversifying Your Musical Skillset Matters | With Cody HutchesonHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!In this episode, Cody Hutcheson, Composer and Assistant Professor of Piano at Howard Payne University, joins us to discuss the variety of experiences he has had in the music profession and how each of them have benefited his understanding of music. This is also a great discussion about how each of us should work to diversify our own skillsets in music!Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Connect with Cody! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hutchesonmusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...2025-02-1748 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#47: Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Ensemble | With Francis CathlinaHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!In this episode, Dr. Francis Cathlina, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Memphis, joins us to discuss multiple techniques for improving your choir's tone and the importance of understanding the physical workings of your instrument - whether it's your voice or something else!Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Connect with Dr. Cathlina!Website: https://www.franciscathlina.com/Email: franciscathlina@gmail.comYour Voice: An Inside View 3 (Vocal Pedagogy Book): https://www.amazon.com/Your-Voice-Inside-View-3rd/dp/17335060122025-02-0358 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#46: How to Commission a Composer (and Why You Should)Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!In our first-ever "solo" episode, Christian explains the process of commissioning composers - having a composer write a brand new piece of music for your ensemble to premiere to the world! He also talks about how commissioning can be an educational experience for students, and the different ways composers try to make the experience as financial affordable as possible.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Want to commission Christian? Book a call with him!Follow our official Instagram page and become a...2025-01-2031 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#45: Breaking the Small School Stigma | With Bryce GageHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!Our first guest of 2025 is Mr. Bryce Gage, choir director at Marble Falls High School! Having worked at a 4A program for many years now, Bryce gives us all the examples of what he did to grow what was a tiny choral program into a group that is performing at TMEA this year! He also emphasizes the importance of developing strong musical tone in ANY ensemble, and how it contributed to the strength of his group.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow our...2025-01-0657 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#44: How to Make the Most of Your Circumstances | With Diane HarperHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!Mrs. Diane Harper joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the classroom, and how she dealt with the many obstacles she faced. Now a retired orchestra director, Diane provides insight as to how teachers (especially new teachers) can stay strong and keep moving forward during a time when teachers are not getting the support that they need.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Connect with Diane: diane.harper6260@outlook.comFollow our official Instagram page and become a...2024-12-161h 02Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#43: The Beauty of Lessons and Carols Services | With Chris RosboroughHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!This week, we have Dr. Chris Rosborough, Director of Choral Activities at Howard Payne University joins us on the show to discuss how Lessons and Carols services can fit into any church's holiday schedule. We also talk about the necessity to innovate in a variety of circumstances - including only having a small number of musicians in your ensemble.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.TCDA 2024 "We're Not in Cambridge Anymore" Resource Folder (courtesy of Chris Rosborough and Travis Lowery): https://drive.google.com...2024-12-0254 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#42: The Power of Traditions in an Ensemble | With Jay Lester (Part 2)Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!In the second part of our interview with HSU Cowboy Band Director Jay Lester, we learn about the different traditions the he incorporates in his band - and how traditions in your own ensemble can bring a greater sense of community to the group.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!Browse Kara's TPT Store! Connect with the Hardin-Simmons "World Famous" Cowboy Band!Website: https://www.hsutx.edu...2024-11-1841 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#41: Through the Eyes of an Administrator | With Jay Lester (Part 1)Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!This week, former Fine Arts Director of Abilene ISD Jay Lester joins us to discuss the many roles that an administrator plays in music education. He also shows the key things that admin looks for when hiring, as well what you should and should not do during a music teacher job interview!Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!Browse Kara's TPT Store! Connect with the Hardin-Simmons "World Famous"...2024-11-0446 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#40: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy | With Loyd HawthorneHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!We had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Loyd Hawthorne to learn how he impacted the lives of countless students over the course of his career. From conducting all-state choirs to traveling across the state of Texas to recruit for his program, Dr. Hawthorne tells us the secret to making a difference in the lives of students: Intentionality.Are you an HSU Choir Alumni? Sign up for the 2024 Homecoming Alumni Choir!https://connectnow.hsutx.edu/register/HC24AlumniChoirAbout Dr. Loyd Hawthorne: https://www...2024-10-2143 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#39: Tone Sets the Tone for Success | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 2)Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!In the second part of our interview with Mary Jane Phillips, we learn the story behind her ensembles' successes - and how great tone quality in her groups was the foundation of that success. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how her "SOS" and "Choir Hacks" materials came to be - as well as a glimpse of what's currently in the works!Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!...2024-10-0747 minBeyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#38: Middle School Music Hacks | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 1)Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!We are excited to welcome Mary Jane Phillips onto the show, who is a well-known mentor for choir directors across the country and co-author of the SOS sight-reading books. She is also the creator of “Choir Hacks,” her TPT store materials. Mary Jane joins us to discuss how to manage the middle school classroom and handle the many obstacles that can arise, from class behavior to unsupportive admin! This episode is a must-listen regardless of the ensemble you teach.Download the show notes for this episode HERE....2024-09-2350 min