Shows
Take Note8/7/25 - PMEA Day of ServiceThe PMEA Day of Service just celebrated five years of giving back to communities where PMEA holds a summer event. We take a look at this year's Day of Service in State College at The Music Academy.
2025-08-0710 minTake Note7/28/25 - PMEA UpdateThis edition of Take Note was recorded live at the PMEA Leadership Summit on July 22, 2025 at The Penn Stater Conference Center. PMEA's Executive Committee: Scott Cullen, Rebecca Sensor, and Brett Keith, update what's currently happening in PMEA.
2025-07-2835 minTake Note4/14/25 - 2025 PMEA Outstanding SuperintendentsDuring the 2025 PMEA Conference, we talked with the 2025 PMEA Outstanding Superintendents - Dr. Philip Domencic from the Cornwall-Lebanon School District and Dr. MaryJo Yannacone from the School District of Springfield Township. Learn about their districts, their support for music education, and advice for music teachers and superintendents on how to support music education in any school.
2025-04-1426 minTake Note4/4/25 - Dr. Missy StrongWe're talking with Dr. Missy Strong who is one of the keynote speakers at the 2025 PMEA Conference. Missy talks with us about what to expect from her sessions at the conference and how you can incorporate movement into your music classroom.
2025-04-0425 minTake Note3/31/25 - PMEA All-State Concert Band and Chorus ConductorsWe conclude our series getting ready for the 2025 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Jason Noble, All-State Concert Band Conductor and Rollo Dilworth, All-State Chorus Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2025-03-3132 minTake Note3/17/25 - PMEA All-State Orchestra and Wind Ensemble ConductorsWe continue our series getting ready for the 2025 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Michael Hall, All-State Orchestra Conductor and Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2025-03-1734 minTake Note2/18/25 - PMEA All-State Contemporary A Cappella and Jazz Ensemble ConductorsWe start to gear up for the 2025 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with JD Frizzell, All-State Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble Conductor and Gary Smulyan, All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2025-02-1822 minTake Note2/11/25 - Take Note's 100th EditionWe're celebrating Take Note's 100th Edition by talking with PMEA President-Elect Becky Sensor. We take a look back at some guests and share clips of our favorite Take Note memories.
2025-02-1154 minTake Note12/30/24 - PMEA President Brett Keith Looks Back On 2024We're joined by PMEA's current president, Brett Keith, to look back on 2024 and look ahead to 2025.
2024-12-3044 minTake Note10/16/24 - Dr. Sean PowellDr. Sean Powell is the author of "The Ideology of
Competition in School Music" and he joins us to discuss the implications of competitive structures in school music programs.
2024-10-1640 minTake Note9/25/24 - Tonia Asel KaufmanWe're talking with Tonia Asel Kaufman, a Pennsylvania music educator, that has just taken on a new PMEA role related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - known as JEDI. Learn about the new role and what it means for music educators.
2024-09-2518 minTake Note9/6/24 - Mary LuehrsenWe're joined by NAMM's Senior Public Policy Advisor Mary Luehrsen as she gets ready to retire at the end of September. Mary reflects on her career including her work advocating for music and provide some advice for all of us.
2024-09-0639 minTake Note8/8/24 - Anthony MaielloWe're joined by well-known conductor, Anthony Maiello. He shares some stories from his career and provides advice for teachers and students.
2024-08-0836 minTake Note7/17/24 - Mark DespotakisOn this edition of Take Note, we flip the script and the host becomes the guest as we interview Mark Despotakis, PMEA's Director of Public and Government Affairs about his journey to PMEA and he shares some things music educators should keep on their radar.
2024-07-1745 minTake Note6/17/24 - Music for All's Advocacy in Action ProgramMusic for All's Advocacy in Action Program is a way to get your program recognized but also learn from music education programs doing great things across the country. We're joined by James Stephens, Music for All's Senior Director of Education and Advocacy and Advocacy in Action award winner, Hayley Winslow, from Saint George, Utah to talk about the program and how you can get involved.
Learn more at advocacy.musicforall.org
2024-06-1742 minTake Note6/4/24 - Modern Band in PennsylvaniaWe dive into Modern Band and learn about what it is and how it's being implemented into music education programs. Joining us to talk about Modern Band is Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich, Dr. Warren Gramm, and Henry Pearlberg.
2024-06-0439 minTake Note5/20/24 - Kathy CampbellKathy Campbell is a Professor of Music at Seton Hill University and a new member of the PMEA Hall of Fame. Kathy joins us to talk about her career as she is about to begin her retirement.
2024-05-2044 minTake Note5/15/24 - Deke SharonDeke Sharon is known as "The Father of Contemporary A Cappella" and has produced albums for groups like Straight No Chaser. He's also vocally produced five seasons of The Sing Off for NBC. He was arranger, on-site music director and vocal producer for all three of Universal’s hit films in the Pitch Perfect franchise. Deke joins us to talk about Contemporary A Cappella and how you can incorporate it into your classroom.
2024-05-1526 minTake Note4/23/24 - Dave CreeWe are talking with Dave Cree. Dave was PMEA President from 1994-1996 and talks with us about his teaching career, work with PMEA, and his current work with the Penn State Blue Band.
(Apologies for the slight audio issues.)
2024-04-2321 minTake Note4/11/24 - 2024 PMEA President-Elect CandidatesWe're talking with the two candidates for PMEA President-Elect - Emily Brumbaugh and Rebecca Sensor.
PMEA members will be able to vote for this postion and others beginning on April 15th.
2024-04-1130 minTake Note3/25/24 - PMEA All-State Orchestra and Chorus ConductorsWe continue to get ready for the 2024 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Scott Laird, All-State Orchestra Conductor and Dr. Chris Jackson, All-State Chorus Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2024-03-2535 minTake Note3/5/24 - Dr. Kendra RossWe're joined by Dr. Kendra Ross to talk about her career as an artist, educator, and cultural worker. She talks with us about her story, her music, and how she works for the greater good of our world.
2024-03-0544 minTake Note2/26/24 - PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble and Concert Band ConductorsWe continue to get ready for the 2024 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Dr. Andrea Strauss, All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor and Alfred Watkins, All-State Concert Band Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2024-02-2628 minTake Note2/21/24 - ArtsQuestWe're joined by Marissa Guarriello who is the Director of Programming for Music at ArtsQuest. ArtsQuest is located in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Marissa talks with us about some new programming ArtsQuest is offering for music students and music educators.
2024-02-2121 minTake Note2/13/24 - PMEA All-State Contemporary A Cappella and Jazz Ensemble ConductorsWe start to gear up for the 2024 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Rob Dietz, All-State Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble Conductor and Dr. Jason Kush, All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2024-02-1321 minTake Note1/15/24 - Servant Leadership Association for MusicLen Lavelle is the band director at North Hills High School just outside of Pittsburgh. He joins us to talk about SLAM - the Servant Leadership Association for Music. Learn how this group could help you explore how to enhance the culture in your music program.
2024-01-1522 minTake Note1/11/24 - Pennsylvania Arts Education Data ProjectPennsylvania is now a part of the national Arts Education Data Project. We explore what that means with Dave Deitz, Fine Arts Education Consultant at the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Learn how you can access the data and put it to good use.
2024-01-1138 minTake Note12/7/23 - West Chester University Marching Band Heads To The Rose ParadeWe are so proud of Pennsylvania's own West Chester University Marching Band having been selected to perform in the 2024 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
We're talking with the band's director and students as they prepare for their performance of a lifetime that's only a few weeks away.
2023-12-0726 minTake Note12/4/23 - Matt and Susie HarloffWe're talking to the director and a member of the visual staff of this year's Bands of America Grand National Champion, Avon High School about their process, their season, and so much more. Oh, and they're married too, so we get to hear about that dynamic as well.
Plus, we have a special co-host - Courtney Coffey from Simply Colorguard.
2023-12-0450 minTake Note11/7/23 - Dr. Elliot Cleveland, Marching HealthDr. Elliot Cleveland is the founder of Marching Health and he joins us to talk about the importance of paying attention to health and fitness in the marching arts and he provides some free resources.
2023-11-0727 minTake Note11/7/23 - Ann Hampton CallawayJazz singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway joins us to talk about her new album, Finding Beauty, Originals Volume 1. She also provides advice for aspiring vocalists and music educators.
2023-11-0730 minTake Note10/19/23 - Amanda KarhuseAmanda Karhuse is the Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). She joins us to talk about what's currently happening in Washington, D.C. and how that impacts policy related to music education.
2023-10-1923 minTake Note10/11/23 - Kate LandisWe're talking with Kate Landis, a music educator in the Hanover Public School District. She shares how she grew her marching band from 27 members to 95 in just four years. Plus, she has suggestion for how to empower student leaders.
2023-10-1121 minTake Note9/22/23 - Deb Confredo, Music Teacher Profession InitiativeWe're joined by NAfME President-Elect, Deb Confredo to learn about the new Music Teacher Profession Initiative and how you can get involved.
2023-09-2235 minTake Note8/31/23 - Emily Bovan, UniSoundEmily Bovan from UniSound in Western Pennsylvania joins us to tell us what UniSound is and we learn about their Black Teaching Artist-in-Residence Program.
2023-08-3121 minTake Note8/16/23 - Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid MuminWe talk with Pennsylvania's new Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid Mumin, about current issues in education, his experience in music, and his message to educators.
2023-08-1636 minTake Note7/28/23 - PMEA Day of Service, Miss Pennsylvania, Abi Young and Margaret BauerIn this jam packed episode, we recap the 2023 PMEA Day of Service, catch up with music education advocate Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore, and talk with PMEA Executive Director Abi Young and PMEA Executive Director Emerita Margaret Bauer.
2023-07-2845 minTake Note7/20/23 - James Stephens, Music for AllJames Stephens from Music for All joins us to talk about programs Music for All offers - particularly Advocacy in Action. Learn how music educators and students can get involved in the many programs they offer.
2023-07-2025 minTake Note7/13/23 - Sam McMullan, Slippery Rock University StudentSam McMullan is a student at Slippery Rock University. He makes his own music - but isn't a music major. We'll learn about him and how students like him can teach music educators some important lessons.
2023-07-1319 minTake Note6/27/23 - Ashley Zilka (WTAE-TV) and Erica Mokay (KDKA-TV)We're joined by Ashley Zilka from WTAE-TV and Erica Mokay from KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh to talk about their participation in music programs while they were in school and how that has impacted their careers in television news.
2023-06-2723 minTake Note5/8/23 - Courtney Coffey, Simply ColorguardWe're joined by Courtney Coffey, the founder and CEO of Simply Colorguard. She talks with us about the colorguard activity, www.simplycolorguard.com, and how it can be a resource for anyone in the colorguard activity including band directors.
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2023-05-0832 minTake Note5/1/23 - Dr. Jonathan Helmick, Slippery Rock UniversityAssociate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Slippery Rock University, Dr. Jonathan Helmick, joins us to talk all things music education and a new initiative at Slippery Rock to explore a diverse selection of wind band music.
2023-05-0125 minTake Note4/5/23 - Maria A. Ellis, Girl ConductorWe talked with Maria A. Ellis, known as Girl Conductor, about the current state of music education and we preview what she'll be talking about during the 2023 PMEA Conference.
2023-04-0525 minTake Note4/3/23 - PMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz ConductorsWe continue to gear up for the 2023 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Joe Boga, All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor and Charlie Masters, All-State Vocal Jazz Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2023-04-0329 minTake Note3/27/23 - PMEA All-State Concert Band and Wind Ensemble ConductorsWe continue to gear up for the 2023 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Dr. David Romines, All-State Concert Band Conductor and Dr. Patricia Cornett, All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2023-03-2727 min
Take Note3/13/23 - PMEA All-State Chorus and Orchestra ConductorsWe continue to gear up for the 2023 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Dr. Amanda Quist, All-State Chorus Conductor and Dr. Timothy Dixon, All-State Orchestra Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2023-03-1320 minTake Note2/21/23 - Cameron Jenkins, Full Potential LeadershipWe're joined by Cameron Jenkins the Founder of Full Potential Leadership. Cameron provides music educators with lots of tips, trick, and new ways of thinking about music education. Cameron will also be one of the keynote speakers at the 2023 PMEA In-Service Conference so this is a great preview for conference attendees!
2023-02-2129 minTake Note2/16/23 - Kara LaMoure, The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet & WindSync Wind QuintetOn this edition of Take Note, we talk with Kara LaMoure. Kara is a member of The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet and the WindSync Wind Quintet. We talk about her life as a musician and how schools can incorporate small ensembles into what they do to improve student learning and all music ensembles.
2023-02-1629 minTake Note2/7/23 - Wesley Whatley, Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeOne of America's greatest traditions is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We talk with the Creative Producer of the parade, Wesley Whatley, about the parade and what a marching band experience is when they're a part of this nearly 100 year old event.
2023-02-0735 minTake Note1/17/23 - Nora Clark, Tap That BrassOn this edition of Take Note, we're taking a look at the intersection of music and dance - specifically tap dance. Nora Clark is the founder of Tap That Brass and she joins us to tell us what that is and gives some ideas for how music teachers can incorporate movement into their teaching.
2023-01-1729 minTake Note1/3/23 - Mary Lynne PetersA new year means we're getting closer to the 2023 PMEA All-State Festival. Mary Lynne Peters, PMEA All-State Festival Coordinator, joins us to preview what we can expect this year and we learn more about her. This is a great episode for directors and students that will be part of the 2023 All-State Festival experience!
2023-01-0324 minTake Note12/12/22 - Crescendo Student ConferencePMEA's Crescendo Student Conference will take place on January 31, 2023. We're joined by PMEA Executive Director, Abi Young, and Rebecca Sensor, music educator in the Dubois Area School District, to talk about what Crescendo is and why middle and high school students should attend.
2022-12-1220 minTake Note11/28/22 - Dr. Jeffrey Gemmell, Lititz Moravian Collegium MusicumPMEA member, Dr. Jeffrey Gemmell, teaches at Millersville University. He joins us to talk about his area of research and a product of that research - the Lititz Moravian Collegium Musicum.
2022-11-2824 minTake Note11/23/22 - Chad Toporski, Music Educator in the Hopewell Area School DistrictWe're profiling another PMEA member doing amazing things. Chad Toporski talks with us about his career, his school, his military service, and he shares some advice for young music educators.
2022-11-2332 minTake Note11/21/22 - Marcia Neel, Music Education ConsultantsMarcia Neel joins us to discuss the current state of music education and tips and tricks you can use starting today!
2022-11-2131 minTake Note10/14/22 - Tom Hiravi, Music Educator in the Danville Area School DistrictWe're joined by Tom Hiravi, a PMEA member in the Danville Area School District. Tom talks to us about proven advocacy strategies that have worked in his program and in other programs in his area. You'll find some great takeaways from Tom and learn just how easy it can be to get funding to get instruments in the hands of kids like he did!
2022-10-1429 minTake Note9/9/22 - Bailey Karst, A 2022 Drum Major for The CadetsWe're joined by Bailey Karst. Bailey is a music education major at West Chester University and, in 2022, was one of the drum majors for Pennsylvania based drum corps, The Cadets. She talks with us about her drum corps career, what it's like to be a drum major, and how she plans to take her experiences with The Cadets into her career.
2022-09-0929 minTake Note9/2/22 - Shawn Campopiano Talks About Donating a Liver To A Connection In The Music Education WorldWe talk with PMEA member, Shawn Campopiano, about his summer vacation in which he donated a liver to a former music instructor of his, Mark Morningstar. Shawn's story and how he is teaching his high school band while recovering proves to be an inspiration for all teachers but especially music teachers.
2022-09-0226 minTake Note8/12/22 - Becky Sensor Provides Practical Tips To Find Funds For Your Music ProgramBecky Sensor teaches in the DuBois Area School District. She joins us to talk about where to find funding for your music education program. She details just how easy it really is and provides many tips. You'll hear of her innovative successes in finding funding and how she keeps doing it!
2022-08-1233 minTake Note8/1/22 - Scott Sheehan, NAfME President (2022-2024)We're joined by Pennsylvania's own Scott Sheehan who is a music educator in the Hollidaysburg Area School District. He has also just taken over as president of NAfME for the next two years, Scott joins us to talk about plans for his presidency and his views on some big issues in music education.
2022-08-0127 minTake Note7/13/22 - Drum Corps International CEO, Dan AchesonDrum Corps International CEO, Dan Acheson joins us to talk about DCI's 50th Anniversary year and to talk about DCI East, held in Allentown, PA each year. You'll want to learn about the things DCI is planning for this summer and where you can find a show in Pennsylvania.
2022-07-1319 minTake Note7/7/22 - Courtney Coffey Talks The Marching ArtsWe're talking with actor, model, and empowerment coach - Courtney Coffey. Courtney shares her journey in the marching arts world and advice for directors and instructors on how they can practice mindfulness with their students and improve their programs at the same time.
2022-07-0735 min
Take Note6/28/22 - Darren Lin, The President's Own United State Marine BandWe're talking with First Lt. Darren Lin who is the Assistant Director of "The President's Own" United State Marine Band. Darren is a Pennsylvania product that graduated from Hershey High School and participated in PMEA events. He tells us about his life in music, including his participation in PMEA events, and what it is like being part of "The President's Own."
2022-06-2831 minTake Note6/8/22 - Jennifer Schoener, Upper Darby Arts & Education FoundationWe're joined by retired PMEA member, Jennifer Schoener, to talk about her career in music education and the exciting work and programs she is involved with as the Director of Creative Educational Programming at the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation.
2022-06-0842 minTake Note5/6/22 - Miranda Moore, Miss Pennsylvania Candidate and Music Education AdvocateWe're joined by Miss Pennsylvania Candidate, Miranda Moore. Miranda has partnered with PMEA to advocate for music education and raise awareness of music education through her position as a Miss Pennsylvania Candidate. We learn about how music has impacted her life and why music is part of her platform.
2022-05-0625 minTake Note5/2/22 - 2022 PMEA Outstanding Superintendent, Dr. Robert GildeaWe're talking with the 2022 PMEA Outstanding Superintendent, Dr. Robert Gildea from the Hollidaysburg Area School District. He talks with us about the music program in Hollidaysburg and his advice for superintendents across the state on how to support a successful music program.
2022-05-0211 minTake Note4/1/22 - Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Noe OrtegaPennsylvania Secretary of Education Noe Ortega joins us to talk about music education, his experiences with the arts, and his message to music and arts educators.
2022-04-0133 minTake Note4/1/22 - Pennsylvania State Senator Carolyn ComittaPennsylvania State Senator Carolyn Comitta joins us to talk about music education, her experiences with the arts, and ways to effectively advocate for music and arts education.
2022-04-0124 minTake Note3/7/22 - Jerome Collins from Straight No ChaserJerome Collins is a Pennsylvania native and a product of PMEA. He's gone on to great things in music, including being a member of the acapella group, Straight No Chaser. He joins us to discuss his PMEA experiences and some behind the scenes information about Straight No Chaser.
2022-03-0721 minTake Note3/1/22 - PMEA All-State Jazz and Vocal Jazz ConductorsWe continue to gear up for the 2022 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Brian McCarthy, All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor and Elizabeth Radigonda, All-State Vocal Jazz Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2022-03-0126 minTake Note2/22/22 - Meet The PMEA President-Elect CandidatesOn this special edition of PMEA's Take Note podcast, we talk to Brett Keith and Jason Lerew - the candidates for PMEA President-Elect.
2022-02-2229 minTake Note2/7/21 - Monica Ellis from Imani WindsMonica Ellis is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and one of the founding members of the GRAMMY nominated, Imani Winds. She joins us to talk about Imani Winds, chamber ensembles in general, and her scholastic musical journey.
2022-02-0736 minTake Note2/1/22 - PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble and Orchestra ConductorsWe continue to gear up for the 2022 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Dr. Paula Crider, All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor and Jason Seber, All-State Orchestra Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2022-02-0127 minTake Note1/13/22 - NAMM President and CEO Joe LamondNAMM President and CEO, Joe Lamond, joins us to talk about the free Believe in Music event beginning on January 20th. We discuss the great content available for anyone with a passion for music - especially music educators. We also talk about what NAMM offers for music educators and what we can expect from NAMM in the coming year. We hope you enjoy our chat with one of the most valuable and influential members of the music industry.
2022-01-1328 minTake Note1/3/22 - PMEA All-State Concert Band and Chorus ConductorsWe're gearing up for the 2022 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all six All-State ensembles. We start today with Dr. Jonathan Helmick, All-State Concert Band Conductor and Dr. Amelia Garbisch, All-State Chorus Conductor. Learn about the musical programs and what student participants can expect.
2022-01-0327 minTake Note12/21/21 - Dr. William Behre, Slippery Rock University PresidentDr. William Behre is the president at Slippery Rock University. He joins us to talk about the value of music programs on a university campus and the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
2021-12-2123 minTake Note12/8/21 - Stanford Thompson, Play On PhillyStanford Thompson is the founder and executive director of Play On Philly. He joins us to talk about Play On Philly but also his thoughts on power shifting in American orchestras.
2021-12-0827 minTake Note12/1/21 - Dr. Stacy PotterDr. Stacy Potter is the policy and advocacy chair for the Pennsylvania Art Education Association. She joins us to talk about the role of all arts programs in schools and talks about the role of Social Emotional Learning in the arts and the entire school community.
2021-12-0131 minTake Note11/19/21 - Alfred WatkinsAlfred Watkins is the retired band director from Lassiter High School in Marietta, Georgia. He joins us to talk about his impressive career and the Minority Band Directors National Association which he co-founded. He shares lots of words of wisdom and observations that are valuable for any music teacher to hear.
2021-11-1933 minTake Note11/16/21 - Laurie Schell from Elevate Arts EdLaurie Schell from Elevate Arts Ed joins us to talk about things arts educators can be doing now to impact their programs including strategic planning and advocating. She also talks with us about a new project she's working on that will impact arts education and the greater arts community.
2021-11-1632 minTake Note11/5/21 - Talking String Education with Dr. Jeffrey Tedford and Lynn TuttleWe're talking about string education with Dr. Jeffrey Tedford, music department chair at Grove City College and current president of the Pennsylvania Delaware String Teachers Association, and Lynn Tuttle, Executive Director and CEO of the American String Teacher Association. We discuss the state of string education and what educators can look forward to from PADESTA and ASTA.
2021-11-0532 minTake Note10/20/21 - The Fall 2021 Bands of America Season and a Pennsylvania Band ParticipatingThe fall means marching band and we're talking about the Bands of America season with Tim Hinton from Marching Arts Education. We're also talking with Tim Daniels, Director of Bands at Norwin High School, about Norwin's return to Bands of America Grand Nationals. Join us for a fun look into marching band preparations for national events like Grand Nationals.
2021-10-2030 minTake Note9/27/21 - Chiho Feindler, Save The Music FoundationChiho Feindler is the Senior Director of Programs and Policy at the Save The Music Foundation. She joins us to talk about the work of Save The Music and free resources that are available for all music educators.
2021-09-2721 minTake Note9/20/21 - Joel Menchey, Menchey Music Service and NAMMWe're joined by Joel Menchey, President and Owner of Menchey Music Service, and current Chair of NAMM, to talk about Menchey Music, recruitment and retention, his new role at NAMM, and more.
2021-09-2031 minTake Note8/31/21 - Adam Brock, Author of "My Song To Sing"A product of the PMEA festival system, Adam Brock, details that experience and how it shaped his life in his new book "My Song To Sing." Adam joins us to discuss the book, his experiences in PMEA events, and his advice for students considering participating in PMEA events.
2021-08-3130 minTake Note8/26/21 - PMEA's First Day of Service with the Reading Musical FoundationWe're talking about a new event for PMEA - a Day of Service. We'll talk about what that is, hear from participants and learn about the Reading Musical Foundation - the group PMEA helped during the Day of Service. We recommend you visit www.pmea.net/takenote to watch this episode of Take Note so you can see video from the Day of Service!
2021-08-2620 minTake Note7/29/21 - Real Life Advocacy Advice from PMEA Member, Tina BennettWe're talking with newly retired PMEA member, Tina Bennett, about real life advocacy actions she had to take when the program she built over the course of her career was threatened and how she rallied to keep the program going. She shares strategies anyone can use.
2021-07-2930 minTake Note7/9/21 - Steve Rondinaro from Drum Corps InternationalWe're talking about the 2021 Drum Corps International season and hearing stories from a career in television and drum corps with Drum Corps International icon Steve Rondinaro.
2021-07-0945 minTake Note6/30/21 - Previewing The PMEA Summer ConferenceWe're talking with Debbie Chrisman from the Perkiomen Valley School District and Sue Basalik from the Methacton School District about the value of professional development and what to expect at the year's PMEA Summer Conference happening virtually July 21-23.
2021-06-3019 minTake Note6/28/21 - United SoundWe're talking with Julie Duty, the founder and executive director of United Sound. Learn about the United Sound program and how you can implement it in your school.
2021-06-2838 minTake Note6/14/21 - Make Music Day in PennsylvaniaWe're talking with the organizers of Make Music Philadelphia and Make Music Pittsburgh about the global celebration of making music known as Make Music Day which happens on June 21st!
2021-06-1424 minTake Note5/13/21 - Dr. Jason Worzbyt - Indiana University of PennsylvaniaWe're talking with Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Dr. Jason Worzbyt about a wide variety of topics including the list he's collected of Pennsylvania composers.
2021-05-1327 minTake Note4/27/21 - A History of Jazz in Pittsburgh with Karen ColeOn this edition of Take Note, we learn about a new book, "A History of Pittsburgh Jazz", co-authored by retired music educator Karen Cole. The book tells the story of jazz in Pittsburgh and about the many notable names in jazz that are Pittsburgh products.
2021-04-2720 minTake Note4/7/21 - Previewing The 2021 PMEA Virtual ConferenceApril is the time of year for The PMEA Annual Conference and All-State Festival. Hear how those two events are happening virtually this year and hear about PMEA's newest program - the Crescendo Student Conference. PMEA President Phil Stattel and PMEA Professional Development Chair Debbie Chrisman join Take Note to discuss everything to expect during this year's virtual event!
2021-04-0728 minTake Note3/16/21 - SPECIAL EDITION: PMEA's Music Education Advocacy Day with Pa Rep. Eddie Day PashinskiMarch is Music in Our Schools Month and traditionally the month PMEA visits Harrisburg to advocate for music education. While we can't be in Harrisburg in person this year, we are still able to advocate for music education virtually. We're joined by PA Representative Eddie Day Pashinski to talk about advocating for music education and we tell you how you can join our advocacy efforts this month on this special edition of Take Note.
2021-03-1635 minTake Note3/4/21 - Chris Martin, CEO of C.F. Martin & Co.Chris Martin is the CEO of Pennsylvania's C.F. Martin & Co. which is known as one of the world's greatest guitar manufacturers. We talk to Chris about the guitar business, his role with NAMM, and music education advocacy.
2021-03-0431 minTake Note2/22/21 - Becky and Joe SensorBecky and Joe Sensor are music educators at Dubois Area Middle School. We talk to them about teaching during a pandemic and what it's like to be married to another music teacher that works in the same building.
2021-02-2240 minTake Note2/9/21 - Dr. Marci Major - Music Service LearningDr. Marci Major is the Founder and Director of Music Service Learning. She joins Take Note to talk about this new organization and how others can get involved. Learn more at www.musicservicelearning.org
2021-02-0927 minTake Note1/27/21 - Phil Stattel and Tina Bennett - PMEA LeadershipPhil Stattel, PMEA President and Tina Bennett, PMEA Immediate Past President join Take Note to talk about how they've handled the past year in their music classrooms and how PMEA has navigated the pandemic as well.
2021-01-2738 minTake Note1/20/21 - Byron Stripling - Principal Pops Conductor, Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraByron Stripling was named as the Principal Pops Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in early 2020. We talk to Stripling about his career, his plans for the Pops, music education, and how music and the arts play into our current world.
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