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Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 247: Engaging Professional DevelopmentTR is joined by Erin Luckhardt and Kim Weaver to talk about the importance of relevant, differentiated professional development opportunities for teachers Show Notes Meet Every Learner's Needs, by Rob Barnett Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast: Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom How to Set Up Mastery-Based Grading in Your Classroom The Shift to Student Led, by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak Connect with Erin and Kim by email: Erin: erin.luckhardt@modernclassrooms.org Kim...
2025-09-211h 01Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 244: CTE StudentZach is joined by Erin Luckhardt, Michele Deming, and their former student Eve Willoughby, to talk about CTE and using the MCP model to prepare students with real-world career experience Show Notes Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast: Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom How to Set Up Mastery-Based Grading in Your Classroom MCP Podcast episode 239: Wavio (with Dana Kravchick) MCP Podcast episode 72: CTE, with Evin Jarrett DCI students' work on PBS, CSPAN: A look inside a D.C. retail village helping black businesses...
2025-08-3151 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)51. JERRY LUCKHARDT RETURNS!We are so excited to welcome Jerry Luckhardt back to the Band in Minnesota Podcast!  Jerry is the founder of Band in Minnesota and we spend time reminiscing about the origins of the program and learning about what he’s currently up to. Spoiler alert: he's super busy with all his duties at the University of Minnesota, and with both the Medalist Concert Band and the Encore Wind Ensemble! This episode features shout-outs to several amazing Minnesota band directors, including Brady Krusemark, Ryan Anderson, Tara Michlitsch, and John Greene. We discuss and celebrate the mus...
2023-04-2350 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)31. SOUL - Reflecting on the Disney/Pixar Film (w/Peter Guenther)Brad sits downs with special guest Pete Guenther (Owatonna HS) to discuss the new Disney/Pixar movie, SOUL. And although the lead character is a middle school band director and jazz musician, we learn that the movie is about much, MUCH more than just music. Ring in the new year with a message of hope and life - join us for our reflections on SOUL.  If you enjoyed this interview, you can find many other episodes of Band in Minnesota on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Anchor, Breaker, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Pocket Casts.
2020-12-3130 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)30. Music on the North Shore w/Randy LeeOUR FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON ONE! Saxophonist & retired music educator Randy Lee talks music of the Arrowhead & North Shore. From Grand Rapids to Duluth to Grand Marais (and everywhere in between) he talks about the historic figures who shaped music-making in the region ... and those who continue the rich music culture there today.  STAY TUNED FOR EXCITING NEWS ABOUT WHAT'S COMING SOON! If you enjoyed this interview, you can find many other episodes of Band in Minnesota on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Anchor, Breaker, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts. Your reviews, with or w...
2020-09-1630 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)29. Building Community in Rosemount (Leon Sieve & John Zschunke)Building community around any band programs is an important aspect of our work as band directors. We have two leaders from the Rosemount Band program that have a proven track record that can inspire us all. Leon Sieve joined the faculty of Rosemount High School, Rosemount, Minnesota in the fall of 2002 and is in his 27th year of teaching instrumental music. Leon received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota in May, 1993 and a masters degree from the American Band College at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon in July, 2005. His...
2020-09-0928 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)27. Small School Success Story w/Erik Hermanson (Cleveland, MN)Erik Hermanson teaches 6-12 band in Cleveland, Minnesota. He has built a program over the past 27 years that has an incredible amount of administrative, community, parent, and student support. He has approximately 90% of the student population in the band program and also serves as his school’s football coach. Erik is a world class community builder, band director, and leader. We are happy to share this success story with our listeners! Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (02:21)  First and only job (03:14)  Change over 27 years (06:12)  Building community through performance (07:06)  Starting a Jazz pr...
2020-08-2626 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)26. From Band Director to Administrator (w/Kim Budde)What if we asked a principal, “How can band directors best advocate for their program?” Now imagine if that principal was a musician and former band director! Kim Budde, Principal at Lakeville North HS, gives honest advice to band directors who may be considering a future in admin, reminding us of the unique skills all musicians have as potential leaders in their schools. She gives us hints and tricks to all music educators of how best to talk to your administrators - and how to effectively build stronger relationships within your community. Kim Budde received a Bachelor of M...
2020-08-1927 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)25. Harmony Bridge Flex Project w/Michael Levine (Dallas Brass)He's best known as Founder of the Dallas Brass, but Michael Levine has another passion: the Harmony Bridge Project, a flexible ensemble music method for middle school and HS students. We enjoy so many talented musicians in our state, but Levine is definitely one of Minnesota’s mavericks. He is originally from St. Louis Park, MN, and was a music major at the University of Minnesota before transferring to The Juilliard School where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance. The next 4 years were spent playing in the Jerusalem (Israel) Symphony Orchestra. Upon his return to the states...
2020-08-1238 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)24. Music Advocacy with Kristin ChaseIn 2020, Music Advocacy has never been more relevant or important. Today we sit down with Kristin Chase, advocacy co-chair of the Minnesota Music Educators Association. She shares vital information about how you can advocate for music education in your community! Kristin Chase is one of two advocacy co-chairs for the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA).  She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Minnesota, and a Master’s degree in Education and Public Policy from Ashford University.  Kristin has been teaching band for 12 years, with the last 10 at Central Middle School in Wh...
2020-07-3136 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)23. Elementary General Music - Building a Bridge to Beginner BandIf you’re a beginner band director or a general music specialist this is an episode for you. Building bridges with your elementary general music teacher has some real benefits for you and your students. Learn more about making these healthy connections. This is an episode specifically asked for by one of our listeners! Jennifer Jungwirth is an Elementary Music Specialist (K-5) at Five Hawks Elementary in Prior Lake. She is entering her 13th year as an elementary music specialist formerly in Belle Plaine and currently in Prior Lake. She also is an instrumentalist (clarinet) and an ac...
2020-07-2228 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)22. Facilities! Construction, renovation & more (w/Tark Katzenmeyer & Dave Lumley)Facilities age and new schools are built. If you are a band director fortunate enough to be faced with new construction or renovations what so you do? Who do you turn to for information? Our two guests today have firsthand knowledge of the process. This conversation will provide you a check-list of things to do or think about for renovations or new construction of music facilities. Tark Katzenmeyer has taught for 18 years in both Minnesota and Florida, with teaching experience at the Middle School Level and the High School Level. He has directed the bands at Woodbury...
2020-07-1535 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)21. Instrument (not) Sharing w/Michelle Hoff & Pete GuentherThis week: an important practical matter for band directors and arts administrators. A lack of instrument inventory to insure every child has access to instrumental music is not a new problem. With limited budgets, sharing instruments has long been a needed practice for many instrumental programs, especially larger instruments like tubas and baritone saxophones. With COVID-19 instrument sharing is no longer a safe practice without considerable protocols. This podcast will address the challenges of Instrument sharing and possible short-term and longer-term solutions. To discuss this topic we are joined by two excellent music educators, Michelle Hoff and Peter Guenther.
2020-07-0836 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)20. Composer Chat w/Cait Nishimura & Salvador JacoboCait Nishimura & Salvador Jacobo - two young composers (both in their 20’s) who have already written several very popular pieces of band music. In particular, Cait’s “Chasing Sunlight” and Sal’s “Vuelo” have been programmed by many band directors in Minnesota in the past two years. We wanted to know what it’s like to be a young composer from a demographic that is typically underrepresented in band music, and why their music has become especially popular in Minnesota. Additionally, we talk about the challenges of composing during a pandemic and what lies ahead. In many ways, this is also a contin...
2020-07-0147 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)19. Ellen Smith (MN Orchestra) and band in her formative yearsEllen Dinwiddie Smith has been a member of the Minnesota Orchestra since 1993 and currently serves as third horn. Smith is Adjunct Professor of Horn at the University of Minnesota and has served as Young-Artist-Program faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music Summerfest since 2015. Smith is a 1987 graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Myron Bloom and was a member of the Curtis Wind Quintet, a top prize winner in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. Prior to studies at Curtis, Smith attended the Juilliard School and the University of Texas at Austin. Her teachers include Myron B...
2020-06-2434 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)17. Emily Threinen and U of M Conductor & Educator SummitA new Virtual Conductor’s Summit is being launched at the University of Minnesota led by Director of Bands, Dr. Emily Threinen. This virtual workshop will take place July 14-16, 2020. In this podcast we will learn more about this new initiative and how you can get involved. Dr. Emily Threinen currently serves as Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Minnesota School of Music in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. In this position, she conducts the acclaimed Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind band conducting program and provides administrative leadership for all aspects of the Un...
2020-06-1034 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)16. Careers in Music (with James Patrick Miller & Heidi Johanna Miller)This episode is directed toward high school students with the dream of pursuing music as a profession. That said, we believe this episode may also be helpful to parents of students thinking about music careers as well as band directors. To delve into this important topic, we are joined by Band faculty from Gustavus Adolphus College, Dr. James Patrick Miller and Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller. Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (01:30)  A career in music is a Calling (04:05)  Pathways to Careers in Music (07:50)  Personal Stories (13:53)  My Parents want me to be Ha...
2020-06-0331 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)15. Scott Crosbie - Minnesota's "Greatest Showman"Our featured guest today is truly ‘one-of-a-kind’: conductor, banjo player, tap dancer, whiz bang player, magician, and inventor. Yes, they broke the mold with Scott Crosbie. You will be entertained by his life stories and passion for music and entertainment. Enjoy! Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (03:20)  Paying Attention to the Details (06:50)  Medicine Show Music Company and the Whiz Bang (09:18)  How it all Started (the early days in Minneapolis) (14:34)  Early Career as a Jobbing Musician (16:17)  Toy Inventor (17:00)  Making of a Band: “Band on Wheels” and “John Philip Sousa Memo...
2020-05-2440 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)14. Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry Division ("Red Bull") Band w/Commander James BaxterIn this episode we speak with Chief Warrant Officer James Baxter about the history and mission of the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Band. Officially organized 30 April 1900, the 34th Infantry Division Band has proudly served state and nation for over 114 years, seeing service in WWI, WWII and the Global War on Terrorism. Whether performing for the public, supporting military ceremonies, or entertaining US Service members and our allies the Soldier-Musicians of the Red Bull Band are honored to serve in one of the US Army's most respected Divisions. Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (04:37  Le...
2020-05-2024 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)13. Instrument Repair for teachers (and parents!) with Mark KuklokAn important practical matter for band directors - and parents: what are basic instrument repair tricks that band directors can do on their own - and what types of repairs should parents avoid? Joining us today is Mark Kuklok, the owner of MK Music Repair in Owatonna MN. Mark Kuklok Upon graduating from high school, I wanted to go into music education so in 1987 I obtained a Music Education degree from North Dakota State University. I taught band for two years in Wheaton, Minnesota. After this I decided teaching...
2020-05-1331 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)12. Distance Learning & Online Collaboration in Stillwater SchoolsDistance learning has quickly become a new way of life. Stillwater Schools have taken a collaborative approach to eLearning so that the band program remains unified pedagogically grades 5-12. Stillwater School District Band Faculty Dennis Lindsay, Band Director, Stillwater High School Michael Walk, Band Director, Stillwater Middle School Megan Holroyd, Band Director & Vocal Music, Stillwater Middle School Robin Vought, Band Director, Oak-Land Middle School Joel Bryan, Band Director, Stillwater High School, Aston Lakeland Elementary, Brookview Elementary, Andersen Elementary Mara Syman, Elementary Band Director, Rutherford Elementary...
2020-05-0637 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)11. Adults Making MusicMinnesota is unique in the number of adults making music. Last checked there were 238 registered community bands in Minnesota. There are also many community/regional orchestras, and Minnesota is the “land of 10,000 choirs”. In this episode we interview six adult musicians to help answer the question, “Why do you make music a central part of your adult life?” Jan Possehl Scholl, clarinet - Former member of The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” Encore Wind Ensemble, Metropolitan Symphony, teacher. Lee Sackett, percussion - Tractor restoration business owner, Medalist Concert Band, percussion instructor, church musician. Maggy Ot...
2020-04-2935 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)9. Secondary General Music: Culturally Responsive Teaching w/Sarah MinetteHow might general music fit into a high school music curriculum? Do all music programs reflect the student population of schools? If you are curious about these questions, or just want to hear more about these topics and more, then this episode of Band in Minnesota is for you! Sarah Minette (BME, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, MAME, University of St. Thomas, and PhD, Arizona State University) is a music educator at Minneapolis South High School and adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Sarah’s 16 year career includes teaching middle school band, jazz ba...
2020-04-1535 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)8. The Life of a First Year Band Director (w/Brenna Sherman & Noah Grothe)Life’s first experiences are always full of possibility. In this episode we hear from two first year Minnesota band directors, their joys and challenges as they begin their careers. Brenna Sherman is a first year band director at Princeton Middle School in Princeton Minnesota. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah IA. While at Luther College she participated in the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Collegiate Chorale, Competitive Ballroom and Swing team, and the Future Music Educators Association. In her final year she was fortunate to complete her student teaching at the Seoul Foreign School in...
2020-04-0830 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)7. Amy Powers and the Henry Sibley HS Equity ProjectEqual access for all students is a goal in all of education. We’ve found a band director who has made it a reality. In this episode we are joined by Amy Powers, Director of Bands at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. We will learn how Amy met the challenges of equal access and led the Henry Sibley High School Band on a journey of a lifetime. Episode Overview (00:00)  Introduction (03:55)  Amy’s Background (07:46)  Henry Sibley High School (08:48)  Equity Project Description (14:16)  Touch Points: Recruiting Students into Less...
2020-04-0133 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)5. Creating a Culture that Inspires with Claire LarsonFor this episode we traveled to rural Minnesota, Kenyon-Wanamingo School District to speak with a passionate music educator and band director by the name of Claire Larson. Claire Larson’s Background Claire grew up in Aurora Illinois where she was part of a vibrant band program.  She graduated from the St. Olaf College with a degree in K-12 instrumental music education. She also earned a Master’s degree in music education from the University of Minnesota. Claire student taught in Farmington, Minnesota and started her career in North Minneapolis at Patrick Henry High School. She also ta...
2020-03-2643 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)4. Band as Family with Peter HabermanIn the words of composer Erik Stokes, “Music is a Social Art.” In this episode we visit with Dr. Peter Haberman, Director of Bands as Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota about the Concordia Band program and their history and tradition of “Band as Family.” Dr. Peter Haberman’s Background Peter Haberman serves as the director of bands and associate professor of music at Concordia College, where he conducts The Concordia Band. He also leads the Echo Band, works with student conductors, teaches music education courses and coordinates the comprehensive band program. Prior to his appointment at Concord...
2020-03-2623 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)3. Collegiate Roundtable with Evah EngelI believe the future of music education in Minnesota is in good hands. In this special episode we have a new host, Evah Engel from the University of Minnesota. She steps in to talk with other college students about challenges they face as future music educators. We apologize for the background noise in this episode - it was recorded LIVE during the MMEA Midwinter Clinic! Background of the College Students: Evah Engel attends the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as an Instrumental Music Education major. At the time of recording, she is a...
2020-03-2634 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)2. Growth Mindset: Adapting to Middle School Team TeachingOne thing we can count on in education is change. For this episode we were joined by the band faculty at Monticello Middle School, Melissa Krohn and Jennifer Macki. How we adapt creatively to change is ultimately going to determine our success. This episode explores an example of how two teachers came together for the benefit of their students and program. Episode Overview (00:00)   Introduction (02:26)   Band in Minnesota welcome and theme music: Holst, Second Suite in F (03:55)   Background on Change and Development of Team Teaching (08:52)   What Team-Teaching looks like at Monticel...
2020-03-2626 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)1. Beginner Band... for Parents!So, your son or daughter comes home from school one day and says, “I want to join the band!” In this episode we are joined by three amazing music educators that specialize in beginning band instruction. Nancy Dostal, Minnesota Music Educator of the Year in 2017, Nicholas Ellison and Michael Moeller, Elementary Band Directors in the Edina School District. This episode is directed toward beginning band directors as well as beginning band parents. We hope you enjoy is highly informative conversation. Episode Overview (00:00)   Introduction of first podcast (00:21)   Band in Minnesota welcome and heme music: Holst, S...
2020-03-2641 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)6. COVID-19 and Distance/eLearning for BandIt’s Tuesday, March 24, 2020 and here we are in the middle of a pandemic. To help us get through this challenging time here are some thoughts and ideas. In the words of composer Eric Stokes, “Music is a Social Art.” You know much of what we do as creative musicians is done in solitude; individual practicing, composing and for me as a conductor, score study. In fact, there is nothing better than a cup of coffee, a silent place and a score, this is where my musical imagination can run free as I work to ingest the music...
2020-03-2646 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)Welcome to "Band in Minnesota"A new podcast about band and music education. But don't let the name fool you - this is for everyone! Hosted by Jerry Luckhardt (University of Minnesota) and Bradley Mariska (Farmington High School). "Band in Minnesota" – Episode 0 “Band in Minnesota Introduction” Hi Band in Minnesota Listeners! This is Jerry Luckhardt, I’m a band director at the University of Minnesota…and I’m Brad Mariska band director at Farmington High School in Farmington. Minnesota. So, here is the big announcement! We along with colleagues and friends from around Minnesota are creating a podcast th...
2020-02-2706 minThe Digital Backpack: Your Resource for Online Learning
The Digital Backpack: Your Resource for Online LearningErin LuckhardtThis episode was originally published on October 14, 2015, when the podcast was called "MyBlend Stories."  Erin Luckhardt is an 8th-grade social studies teacher at Boyne City Middle School. She’s one of the organizers of the Boyne Tech Conference which has been held the last two years in late June after school ends. If you haven’t been up before, there are a lot of great sessions led by teachers sharing their best practices. In our conversation, we talked about the components that help support effective technology PD, how to sustain learning beyond the initi...
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