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The Low 2 Show19- Frank Diaz (Part 2)Welcome to the Thursday episode with Dr. Frank Diaz continuing with our conversation from Monday!=
In todays episode we dive into music education and what Dr. Diaz see's in a good music educator, how we can prepare our students for being a music major in college, and how we as teachers can get out of a rut when things aren't looking so good.
If you haven't listened to Monday's episode with Dr. Diaz you can use the links below!
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-low-2-show/id1515711917?i=1000497716711
Spotify: h...
2020-11-1241 minThe Low 2 Show19- Frank Diaz (Part 1)Welcome to another episode of The Low 2 Show!
My guest this week is Dr. Frank Diaz from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. (See bio below)
In today's episode, we discuss Dr. Diaz's journey as a musician, the Indiana University Music & Mind Lab, the Institute for Mindfulness, and his studies of meditation and how it relates to Music. Don't forget to download Thursday's episode where Dr. Diaz and I dive into the discussion of Music Education!
Dr. Diaz received his Ph.D. in Music Education and Orchestral Conducting, Florida State University, 2010...
2020-11-0927 minThe Low 2 Show18- Freddy Perkins (Part 2)In todays episode Freddy Perkins and I continue our conversation and dive into what Music Therapy is, common misconceptions about Music Therapy, and how we as Music Educators can think about Music Therapy in our classrooms (WE ARE NOT THERAPISTS THOUGH!)
If you haven't listened to Monday's episode with Freddy Perkins please go back and listen to that episode too!
If you would like to contact me to be on the show, suggest a friend for the show, or just let me know how I'm doing you can send me an email to thelow2show...
2020-11-0530 minThe Low 2 Show18- Freddy Perkins (Part 1)Finally back with another interview!
I'm changing up the layout to the show and there will now be two episodes a week whenever I interview someone. On Monday's will be more of the biographical part of the interview where we'll get to know who I'm interviewing and then on Thursday I'll release the second half of the interview where we dive more into the topic of that week.
This week I got to catch up with a good friend of mine Freddy Perkins who is a Music Therapist! In this episode we...
2020-11-0249 minThe Low 2 ShowHalf Size 03: AcapellaToday’s very short episode I talk about the app Acapella and how I like to use it in my class! Be on the lookout for exciting episodes coming up shortly!
2020-10-2105 minThe Low 2 ShowHalf Size 02: MusicTheory.netThis weeks Half Size pod talks about my favorite tool to use for theory in my classroom musictheory.net !
If you have any websites that you like to use for your classroom please share them below!
Email: thelow2show@gmail.com
Instagram/Facebook: @thelow2show
2020-10-1325 minThe Low 2 ShowHalf Size 01: SmartmusicIn this new type of episode I’ll be talking about a program or website that I’ve found useful in my class. Today’s episode I’ll be talking about Smartmusic.com a new program to me but something that I feel can be very helpful especially in times like these. If you have any topic suggestions please email them to me at thelow2show@gmail.com !
2020-10-0514 minThe Low 2 Show17- Grace LawWelcome to Episode 17 of The Low 2 Show
My guest today is Grace Law who runs the website https://smartstringteacher.com
In today's episode we talk about different strategies to use in your class that can save time and help your students be more independent! Grace has a masterclass coming up this Saturday, October 3rd that you can sign up for here!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-perfect-bow-hold-and-left-hand-challenge-registration-122609531409
2020-09-2835 minThe Low 2 Show16- Elsen PriceGreetings! Today's episode we go international! Coming to you all the way from Australia is my talk with Elsen Price!
My guest today is Elsen Price, Bassist, composer, and teacher from Australia!
Elsen won the silver award at the 2016 Interternational Independent Film Awards for soundtrack to Australian movie Dead Sunrise, has two albums out, and regularly performs throughout Australia and overseas.
Thank you all for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Elsen Price
2020-09-1446 minThe Low 2 Show15- Dr. Eric KoontzHello everyone and welcome to Episode 15 of The Low 2 Show
My guest today is Dr. Eric Koontz, Associate Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at Appalachian State University
Dr. Koontz is a graduate of Yale University and received his Doctorate from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Dr. Koontz was the principle Viola soloist and the Assistant soloist, at the Orchestra of the City of Barcelona (Spain) from 1989-2002 as well as the principle Viola soloist Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (2003. He has been on the faculty of the Hayes School of Music since 2005. Dr. Koontz has...
2020-09-071h 00The Low 2 Show14- Jennifer FrisinaThank you for listening!
Today I have a conversation with Jennifer Frisina who is the orchestra director at Charlotte Country Day Middle School and is a veteran of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System.
In today's episode we talk about some differences between public and private school teaching, cello technique, and how to get the most out of your students each and every day!
If you would like to contact the show please send me an email to thelow2show@gmail.com and follow on instagram and facebook @thelow2show
2020-08-3150 minThe Low 2 Show13- Paige BerkebileHello everyone and welcome to Episode 13 of The Low 2 Show!
My guest today is Paige Berkebile, orchestra director at University Park Elementary School in Charlotte NC.
In today's episode we talk about the differences in teaching orchestras at the elementary level and the importance of getting instruments in students hands as early as possible!
Thank you all for listening, please subscribe rate and review!
2020-08-2438 minThe Low 2 Show12- Carol Earnhardt and Pat Hall (NCMEA)This week’s episode is very special as I have two guests: Carol Earnhardt, President of NCMEA and Pat Hall, Executive Director of NCMEA.
I’m really excited for this episode, because it doesn’t matter if you teach band, choir, or orchestra, or even if you are in a different state there are many things that we talk about that can be useful to you as we begin to return to schools. I encourage everyone to reach out and join your state section of NAfME as they support us each and every day.
Thank you al...
2020-08-1748 minThe Low 2 Show11- Dr. Nancy BargerstockHello everyone and welcome to Episode 11 of The Low 2 Show
My guest today is Dr. Nancy Bargerstock, Professor of Violin at Appalachian State University.
Dr. Bargerstock has an extensive and prestigious performance career including radio, television and recordings. She has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as well as concertized throughout Europe and Asia. She was violinist for fifteen seasons with Alexander Schneider and the Brandenburg Ensemble, one of the most prestigious and well-known international ensembles. Additionally she has appeared in many chamber festivals worldwide and...
2020-08-1054 minThe Low 2 Show10- Dr. Adam Booker (Part 1)Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 10 of The Low 2 Show
My guest today is Dr. Adam Booker, Assistant Professor of Double Bass at Appalachian State University.
Dr. Booker and I had a great conversation and I had so many questions about his life as a military musician and Jazz that we only got through half of the interview. That being said this will be part one of a two part episode part two of his interview will come out down the road!
Thank you all for listening and I hope you enjoy my...
2020-08-031h 26The Low 2 Show09- Jonathan ToddMy guest today is Jonathan Todd, orchestra and guitar director at Crestdale Middle School in Charlotte, NC.
In today’s episode we talk about using warm ups to your advantage, applying finger patterns to your teaching, and the use of technology in the classroom.
If you would like to get in contact with the show you can send me an email to thelow2show@gmail.com, follow on instagram and facebook @thelow2show
If you like what you are hearing please subscribe, rate and review the show to help more people find it!...
2020-07-271h 00The Low 2 Show08- Dr. Susan MillsHello everyone and welcome to Episode 8 of The Low 2 Show!
My guest today is Dr. Susan Mills, Professor and Director of Music Education for the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University.
Dr. Mills’ career is focused on the development of music education that is relevant, balanced, and inclusive of both the classical and folk music traditions. Dr. Mills has done extensive research on multicultural music education and how to incorporate that into the classroom.
In addition to multicultural music education, Dr. Mills has woven service learning and teacher education research into he...
2020-07-201h 05The Low 2 Show07- Erica HefnerMy guest today is Erica Hefner, orchestra director at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC
Erica is a national board certified teacher, the 2015 NWSA teacher of the year, recipient of the 2019 CATO excellence in teaching award and is the 2020 UNC World View Global music educator. Erica is also the camp director for ArtsPlus here in charlotte along with being a guest clinician for honors orchestra events. She is also a member of NCMEA and ASTA.
Thank you all for listening to today’s episode. I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Erica Hefner, an...
2020-07-1348 minThe Low 2 Show06- Eric ThompsonMy guest today is Eric Thompson, orchestra director at Martin Luther King Jr Middle and Phillip O Berry High School in Charlotte, NC
Eric was a Former full-time member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra; a soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra twice; performed on a live TV broadcast performance on Good Day Atlanta; 2nd Place Winner in the ASTA Solo Competition, substitute bassist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. He has received the Outstanding Music Educator Award 2019 (Youth Orchestra of Charlotte), the 2018 - 2019 Crowning Achiever of the Year (The...
2020-07-0655 minThe Low 2 Show05- Tom LaJoieIt's hard to believe that we're already 5 episodes into this show. I can't thank you all enough for continuing to listen each week!
This week I spoke with Tom LaJoie, orchestra director at Providence High School in Charlotte, NC
Tom is a recipient of North Carolina Western Region Orchestra Teacher of the Year, Coca-Cola Outstanding Educator, he has been the chair for the Orchestra section of NCMEA, NC Honors Chair, and a host for MPA and is also a member of NAfME, ASTA. In this episode we talk about how some of Tom's students have...
2020-06-2959 minThe Low 2 Show04- Amanda TurnerToday's episode I speak with a CMS colleague of mine, Amanda Turner!
Amanda Turner is the orchestra director at East Mecklenburg HS and Ardrey Kell HS in Charlotte, NC.
Amanda has her Masters in Music Education, she is a National Board Certified Teacher, a Past Orchestra Chair for NCMEA, and President-Elect for NC ASTA. She has been a guest clinician for the Western Regional Repertory Orchestra (NC), Junior Eastern and Western Region Honors Orchestra (NC), and for many NC All County Orchestras as well as the South Carolina Region 1 J...
2020-06-2253 minThe Low 2 Show03- Alex AlbertiThis week I'm chatting with Alex Alberti who is the Instrumental Music Director at Longleaf School of the Arts in Raleigh, NC!
Alex is a member of NCMEA, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), CMS (College Music Society), and the Acappella Education Association. Along with teaching at Longleaf, Alex is the Artistic Director at Triangle Pride Band, Social Media, Marketing, and Conference Intern at The College Music Society, Front Ensemble Instructor/Arranger at Middle Creek High School, studies Nonprofit Management at UNC Greensboro, studies Master of Music Education at UNC Greensboro.
In this episode we...
2020-06-1542 minThe Low 2 Show02- Matt WilsonMy guest today is Matt Wilson, former orchestra director at Ridge Road Middle and Mallard Creek High School and Masters student at UNCG starting in the 20-21 school year.
Matt is a National Boards Certified teacher, Secretary for the NCMEA Western Region Orchestra, and Orchestra Teacher of the Year in 2017 for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. He is also a member of both NCMEA and ASTA.
In today’s episode we talk about our similar paths to ending up teaching in the same district, his upcoming masters program, and the joy of being a violist in...
2020-06-0837 min
The Low 2 Show01- Scott LairdWelcome to the first episode of The Low 2 Show
I had the pleasure of speaking to Scott Laird who is the Orchestra Director at the North Carolina School of Science and Math.
In our conversation we talk about what led Mr. Laird to his career in music education, the beginning of his teaching career, and the transition to teaching at NCSSM and the unique situation of teaching there.
We get into the importance of building relationships with students and developing a culture in the orchestra, and as a teacher the benefits of being...
2020-05-3056 minThe Low 2 ShowThe Low 2 Show Introductory EpisodeWelcome to The Low 2 Show!
The arts are such an important aspect in my life, specifically music. I will be talking to all advocates for music education including; orchestra teachers, private teachers, college professors, and administrators.
My hope for this podcast is to support music education and show how being exposed to music at a young age impacts their life.
If you would like to get in contact with me you can send an email to “thelow2show@gmail.com” or follow along on Instagram @thelow2show
If you are a strin...
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