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Music Ed with MC OCVEpisode 17: Leading Like a Nonprofit - Sustainable Arts Administration in Public Schools, an interview with Elijah LangilleSend us a textJoin Meaghan "OCV" O'Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille as they discuss applying nonprofit principles to public school arts leadership. Langille, Barnstable's Performing Arts Department Head, shares strategies for sustainability, community engagement, and mission-focused programming despite limited resources. Learn practical approaches to building support systems, empowering team members, and redefining success in arts education for administrators and educators facing today's educational challenges. 2025-04-1525 min
Music Ed with MC OCVEpisode 16: Game Over - The Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime ShowSend us a textAs the first solo rapper to headline the event, Lamar delivered a spectacle that was as much a cultural statement as it was a musical showcase. Join Mrs OCV and her Music Production students, as they unpack the layers of Lamar's performance, offering insights into how he used the Super Bowl stage to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought.Whether you're a hip-hop aficionado, a cultural critic, or someone intrigued by the intersection of music and social commentary, this podcast provides a comprehensive look at a performance that redefined halftime shows.2025-04-1415 min
Music Ed with MC OCVEpisode 15: Not Like Us, The Beef That Changed Hip-HopSend us a textIn the spring of 2024, hip-hop witnessed its biggest clash in history... Drake versus Kendrick Lamar! Eight explosive diss tracks. Secret children. AI-generated voices. Billion-dollar lawsuits. The beef that broke streaming records and changed rap forever. Join Mrs OCV and her students break down the battle! Follow along: Google Slides Presentation 2025-01-2737 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 14: Cowboy Carter, Conferences and Cribs!Send us a textWe’re recapping the school year! It’s been a wild ride, maternity leave included! Join OCV as she reflects on Beyoncé’s latest work, attending the Massachusetts All State Conference and becoming a mom! 2024-05-1219 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 13: Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional LearningSend us a textThis episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning” and reprinted in NAfME’s Teaching Music in the State Opus column. Excerpt: “As we know all too well, the social isolation caused by the COVID-19 has had a profound effect on our students. There have been several published studies stating that depression and anxiety among K-12 students has skyrocketed since March 2020…With the power of music, we have the ability to not only address the...2024-01-2314 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 12: The Power of a Published Podcast, Creating a Platform for StudentsSend us a textThis episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “The Power of a Published Podcast: Creating a Platform for Students”. Excerpt: “With the growing popularity of Music Technology in schools, podcasting is the perfect avenue to teach students about audio production, explore copyright laws, and provide a platform for authentic student voice. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I took a leap of faith and started assigning podcasting as a project. Throughout this article, I will be sharing student work and different project ideas you can inc...2023-09-061h 05
MuTechTeacherTalkMeaghan O'Connor-Vincemusicoconnor.comMusicFirstMuTechTeacherNetMuTechTeacherNet YouTubeMTTN DiscordMTTN facebook2023-07-101h 08Music Ed with MC OCVEpisode 10: Hannah Dutra's "World Music" ConclusionSend us a textThis episode is the final episode in the “Student Perspective in World Music” Series. Student Hannah Dutra presents her final research project and summarizes her takeaways with her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. 2023-06-0610 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 11: Sounds from a Painted World, a Collaboration of the Visual Arts and MusicSend us a textThis episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Sounds from a Painted World: a Collaboration of the Visual Arts and Music”. Excerpt: “Outside of academia, we see the Visual Arts and Music presented quite frequently together, in cinema, album artwork and music videos. As this is so often the case outside of school, why isn’t there more frequent collaboration amongst our students in music and visual arts in K-12 education?” Check out the printed article below. Printed Article2023-05-2416 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 9: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Elijah LangilleSend us a textThis is the final episode of a three part series, featuring student Hannah Dutra discussing the term “World Music” and providing a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label. Featuring her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. Enjoy our third episode of the series, with Barnstable High School Orchestra Director, Elijah Langille. 2023-03-2924 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 8: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Meaghan O’Connor-VinceSend us a textThis is episode two of a three part series, featuring student Hannah Dutra discussing the term “World Music” and providing a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label. Featuring her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. Enjoy our second episode of the series, with Barnstable Music Technology teacher, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince. 2023-03-1342 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 7: Student Perspective of "World Music", featuring Hannah Dutra and Ian MaguireSend us a textThis episode kicks off a series of conversations between student Hannah Dutra and her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. When Hannah was recently assigned a research project in her English class, and as an exemplar music student, Hannah decided to dive into the topic of “World Music” and provide a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label. Enjoy our first episode of the series, with Barnstable Band Director, Ian Maguire. 2023-03-0622 min
The ScoreEp. 89- Beyond The Ensemble- Music Education for the Other 80%: Meghan O'Connor-VinceSend us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin get the chance to interview Mrs. Meaghan O’Connor-Vince. Mrs. O’Connor-Vince teaches Music Technology at Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Meaghan has a great journey as a prototypical band director that has developed a deep passion and vision of the imminent possibilities for equipping the next generation of music makers.Listen in as Meaghan helps us see the future of education for the next generation of musicians. Tune in and check out this week's episode. Enjoy and share!!!In Rotation:...2023-02-2757 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 6: Bring Hip-Hop to the Table A Story of Opportunity in the Time of BLM and COVID-19Send us a textThis episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Bring Hip-Hop to the Table: A Story of Opportunity in the Time of BLM and COVID-19”. Excerpt: “Hip-hop is a tool we can leverage as music educators in order to further educate our students and create a community for conversation. The COVID-19 pandemic provides us an opportunity to reevaluate our curricula and step outside of our comfort zone in bringing hip-hop to our classrooms.”Check out the printed article below. Printed Ar...2023-02-0119 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 5: Performances For All Students, Creating a Music Technology ShowcaseSend us a textThis episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled "Performances For All Students: Creating a Music Technology Showcase". This is a reflective piece of the trials and tribulations of creating a performance opportunity for Music Technology students. Check out the printed article below. Printed Article 2023-01-1119 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 4: Summer Reflections, Identity and the Ballroom Renaissance!Send us a textWe're diving into a new school year, discussing identity and the underrated impact of the DJ! Why aren't we teaching turntablism in schools? We're also geeking out over Beyoncé bringing a Ballroom "Renaissance" to the mainstream, highlighting creators of the genre who frequent Black, Brown and LGBTQ+ spaces! 2022-10-1329 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 3: Music History is a giant web!Send us a textMusic History students wrap up the school year with their collaborative final. Students discuss how music history is a “giant web” and create connections through reflection and discussion. Mrs OCV creates a visual on the whiteboard for students to see their work come to life! 2022-06-2740 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 2: Socratic Seminar, The Blues to BeyoncéSend us a textBe a fly on the wall in our music history class, The Blues to Beyoncé! Students discuss and reflect on their learning so far with learning Hip-Hop with some interesting discoveries and tidbits along the way! Listen to the kids! 2022-06-0926 minMusic Ed with MC OCVEpisode 1: Meaghan's "why" and other thoughts on popular music education!Send us a textJoin Meaghan “OCV” O’Connor-Vince, as she explores the power and importance of current trends and topics in music education. In this introductory episode, Meaghan explains her "why" and what drives her in music ed! 2022-05-2430 min
Rachel ProfilingHip Hop Is for The Kids! w/ Meaghan O'Connor VinceHappy TWO YEAR RACHEL PROFILING ANNIVERSARY! This episode we're talking all things hip hop and music ed! Live! From our 'Hip Hop for Music Ed' class with professor Jarritt Sheel! Educator, Meaghan O'Connor-Vince joins us as she is a certified pro, sharing her love and knowledge of everything from how to talk about social issues in the classroom to Beyonce's 'Homecoming'. It was such a treat to share this space with our class and Meaghan and just talk shop and all things hip hop!
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MusicFirst - Profiles in Teaching with TechnologyMeaghan O'Connor-Vince - S1 E5S1 E5 This episode features Meaghan O'Connor-Vince, educator at Barnstable High School in Hyannis, MA. She currently teaches courses in music technology, rock & roll history, hip-hop history, and jazz history. She has authored numerous articles and is a frequent presenter at MEA conferences across the United States.2019-03-0745 min