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band yapwe can do it: kim shuttlesworthwe’re with kim!we’ve yapped with kim before, but she’s back and better than ever. in this episode, she shares an update on what’s been going on in her world and walks us through her candidacy for tmea band division vice president. we catch up on all things kim, including when her band trailers blew over in straight-line winds, what crayon she would be, the time she ghost-commentated on a kgas marching band radio broadcast, and how she plans to serve the best interests of students across the state.to learn more abo...
2026-02-072h 10
band yapgiant steps: erika uribeshe's one cool cat!erika hails from the rio grande valley. after graduating from baylor, she found her way back home. while erika is well-versed in all the aspects of band, jazz is her forte. erika has taken her student group to midwest, tmea, jen, and music for all events, opening a world of opportunities to her students. we talked with erika about her musical upbringing, her phantom regiment experience, her positions with uil and tmea, and baylor beating a&m on her birthday. sponsored by:shawn murphy with fanpledgethe band blueprint (use promo code bandyap5 when...
2025-12-062h 50
band yapband yap bandtober essentials | he is inevitable: mike howardwelcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long.enjoy this essential episode with mike howard, originally released on june 13, 2025. since that time, mike has taken on a new role as deputy director for tmea.band directors: assemblemike howard has collected all of the infinity stones. he...
2025-10-182h 41
Choir Fam PodcastEp. 128 - Building Emotional Intelligence Through Choral Singing - Jeremy Brown“My mantra for my teaching is: I want to create good humans while also creating good musicians. I tell every ensemble that on the first day of school. What they care about is 'Does Mr. Brown see me? Does he value me? Does he care for me?' Then they'll start singing. I care more about the human heart than I care about the perfection of the music. Yes, I care about the music, but if my students aren't in the right mental headspace, then the music won't come.”Jeremy Brown is serving his third year...
2025-08-0847 min
The We Are All Awesome Show5. Behind the Music: TMEA & Fundraising InsightsIn this exciting episode of The We Are All Awesome Show, powered by WiddyUP, hosts Carter Higley and Randy Narciso dive into their unforgettable experience at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) conference in San Antonio. With thousands of passionate educators, students, and music lovers gathered to celebrate fine arts, the duo shares the most memorable moments from the event. From spontaneous interviews with band, choir, and orchestra leaders about what makes their groups awesome to an inspiring chat with Jamie Cabot about the power of people in education and business.
But that’s not all! In th...
2025-03-0619 min
After SectionalsAS 914 - TMEA and Clarinet UpdateIn this episode Darcy, TJ, and Jenna talk about their TMEA highlights and an update to the clarinet saga. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com
2025-02-2654 min
band yapprocess over product: pls go to jon schriver's tmea clinicjon schriver met up with us to discuss his meteoric rise as a band director, burger-n-wok, legends of the hidden temple, his love for d&d, ska, and more. be sure to attend his tmea program spotlight clinic/concert on 2/13/25 at 11:30am in the hemisfair ballroom 1 and 2 (next door to dr. tim!!) featuring the cameron yoe hs band.
2025-02-012h 02
Tennessee Bandmasters Association Bandstand PodcastBandstand S2E14: TMEA Rural Band RepresentativesSummary
In this episode of Bandstand, host David Aydelott engages with the new TMEA Rural Band Representatives Cole Hunt, Caleb Boone, and Emma Lang Hodges to discuss the unique challenges and experiences of teaching bands in rural areas of Tennessee. The conversation explores their personal journeys, the state of band programs, the importance of mentorship, and the need for better preparation in music education. The representatives share insights on improving support for rural band directors and the significance of creating connections across the state to enhance music education. This conversation explores rural band programs' unique challenges and...
2025-01-2357 min
Bass CaseBass Case 050: TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1 (Part 4)Send a textIn this episode of Bass Case, Phil goes over ideas for walking the changes of the fourth 8 bars of TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1.Fourth of four parts. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-10-0205 minBass CaseBass Case 049: TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1 (Part 3)Send a textIn this episode of Bass Case, Phil goes over ideas for walking the changes of the third 8 bars of TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1.Third of four parts. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-09-1408 minBass CaseBass Case 048: TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1 (Part 2)Send a textIn this episode of Bass Case, Phil goes over ideas for walking the changes of the second 8 bars of TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1.Second of four parts. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-09-0404 minBass CaseBass Case 047: TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1 (Part 1)Send a textIn this episode of Bass Case, Phil goes over ideas for walking the changes of the first 8 bars of TMEA All-State Bass Etude #1.First of four parts. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-08-0909 minBass CaseBass Case 045: TMEA 2024 All State Bass Etude #3 (Part 3)Send a textIn this special series of four episodes of Bass Case, Phil takes apart TMEA 2024 All State Bass Etude #3. Third in a series of four.Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-08-0105 minBass CaseBass Case 046: TMEA 2024 All-State Bass Etude #3 (Part 4)Send a textIn this special series of four episodes of Bass Case, Phil takes apart TMEA 2024 All State Bass Etude #3. Fourth in a series of four. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-07-2705 minBass CaseBass Case 044: TMEA 2024 All-State Bass Etude #3 (Part 2)Send a textIn this special series of four episodes of Bass Case, Phil takes apart TMEA 2024 All State Bass Etude #3. Second in a series of four. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-07-1205 minBass CaseBass Case 043: TMEA 2024 All State Bass Etude #3 (Part 1)Send a textIn this special series of four episodes of Bass Case, Phil takes apart TMEA 2024 All State Bass Etude #3. First in a series of four. Contact:phil@basscase.co
2024-07-1010 min
The Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast49. Our TMEA AdventuresToday, we are looking back at all the fun we had at TMEA 2024. Welcome to the Band Hall!
2024-03-0434 min
Happier Music TeacherMaximize Your Music Ed ConferenceHeaded to TMEA, OAKE or any other music education conference? You'll get some benefit from it but wouldn't it be nice to maximize it? From physical comfort to follow-up, here are the tips you need to conference even better!
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2024-02-0615 minThe Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast48. TMEA PreviewToday, we are talking through our TMEA plans. Welcome to the Band Hall!
2024-02-051h 01
Playin' Around With PlaybookPlayin' Around With Playbook: Preston PiercePreston Pierce is a Band Director at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. His duties include directing the Wind Symphony, Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Band, Jazz Small Groups, assisting with the Marching Band, and coordinating the jazz program for the Plano West Cluster. He is a past President of the Texas Jazz Educators Association (TJEA). Additionally, he is a Consultant/Clinician for Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Plano West Jazz Orchestra is a five-time finalist in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival in New York City. Since 2020, the Plano West Jazz program has won a combined 21...
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Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr."Perpetual Motion" - Ronald Reagan High School (2000), with Mark Chambers (Director of Bands, 1999-2006)In 2019, the Ronald Reagan High School Marching Band from San Antonio, TX won the Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional for the third time with a record score of 97.30 winning outstanding visual performance and outstanding general effect with their show, ‘Secret World.’
After bursting onto the scene in 2000, the Reagan Rattler Band has won countless contests & Bands of America Regionals and placed in finals 5 times at the BOA Grand Nationals Championships in Indianapolis, IN., including two second-place finishes and one class AAA championship.
The Reagan marching band has also been a consistent UIL State Marching Band finalist since 2004 and was...
2023-02-281h 38
Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr."Remembered" - Vandegrift High School (2009), with Jeremy Spicer (Director of Bands, 2009-2014)In 2019, the Vandegrift High School Marching Band from Austin, TX won the Bands of America Grand National Class 4A Championship sweeping all captions and was named Grand National Champion with a score of 97.18 winning the award for Outstanding General Effect with their show, ‘Aria: Queen of the Night.’
After bursting onto the scene in 2010, the Vandegrift Viper Band has won countless contests & Bands of America Regionals and has also been a consistent UIL State Marching Band finalist winning bronze in 2018, silver in 2015, and gold in 2013. In 2019 the Vandegrift Band was the recipient of the prestigious International Sudler Shield.
The wind ense...
2023-02-281h 30
Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr.Ryan George (Fornine Music & Boston Crusaders D&BC)RYAN GEORGE currently resides in Austin, Texas where he is active as an arranger and composer. His work, ranging from music for the concert stage to music for marching ensembles is performed regularly throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Ryan completed his first work for concert band in 2007 and since then his works have received performances at the American Bandmasters Association Convention, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, W.A.S.B.E., the Music For All (Bands of America) Concert Band Festival, PASIC, Carnegie Hall, the National CBDNA Conference, the CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference, and...
2023-02-281h 35
Noted: A Music Education PodcastTMEA Invited choirs know how to program...DO YOU?This week we recap the 2023 TMEA convention in San Antonio but also talk about how do you pick repertoire for your ensemble. The hows and the whys of music selection
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2023-02-141h 00The Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast35. TMEA RetrospectiveToday, we’re joined once again by Amanda Blackstone to look back at TMEA 2023. Welcome to the Band Hall!
2023-02-1348 min
The ScoreEp. 87- Article: The Climb of Your Life- Jesse Cannon IISend us a textArticle reading of Jesse Cannon II's most recent article in the TMEA Southwestern Musician magazine- The Climb of Your Life. Please consider Jesse for TMEA President-Elect!Why Jesse Cannon II for the TMEA President-ElectSouthwestern MusicianSupport the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
2023-02-0609 min
Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#20: Uniting Different Ensembles and Experiences | With Allison KingHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!We are very excited to bring our first guest with an orchestral background onto the show! Mrs. Allison King is the orchestra director at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas. Allison brings a variety of insight for directors finding their first gigs, teaching string orchestra, and coordinating with other directors to create a full orchestra experience for students.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!Browse Kara's TPT Store! Check out the L.D. Bell Orchestra's website...
2022-10-241h 05Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators#13: How Classroom Structure Sets the Stage for Success | With Wendy WeeksHave a guest recommendation? Let us know!This week, Wendy Weeks, head choral director at Abilene High School, joins us to talk about the importance of having structure in your classroom from day 1, and how it affects the rest of the teaching and learning experience for both you and your students.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Follow the Abilene High School choirs on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/abilenehighchoirs/?hl=enA music educator of twenty-eight years, Wendy Weeks is serving her sixth...
2022-07-251h 11
Music Ed Tech Talk#58 - Building a Second (Music Teacher) Brain, with Dr. Cory MealsDr. Cory Meals joins the show to talk about building a second brain, personal knowledge management apps, and how to keep it all together! Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS Support Music Ed Tech Talk Become a Patron! Buy me a coffee Thanks to my sponsors this month, Scale Exercise Play-Along Tracks. Show Notes: Slide deck from Cory's Building a Second (Music Teacher) Brain Session at TMEA A Second (Music Teacher Brain) - Re...
2022-07-171h 55
The Danpodcast2022 TMEA Honor Band Nerd-InWant to know more about the TMEA Honor Band process? This is the show for you! Crowning the TMEA Honor Band is one of the most prestigious titles a Texas concert program can hold. Follow along as I explain the process, the rules, and highlight some programs who have advanced to the TMEA Honor Band State Prelims!!!
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2022-07-0828 min
Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr.Paul Pape (Georgetown HS, Cedar Park HS, Vandegrift HS, & On Leaving the Profession)In 2016, Paul Pape completed his 6th year as the Percussion Director at Vandegrift High School in Austin, TX. During his tenure at VHS, the percussion section has been highly successful in many areas of percussion performance including solo, percussion ensemble, and marching percussion. The VHS Drumline, under the direction of Mr. Pape, has received numerous awards and honors across the state, including first-place finishes at several drumline contests, numerous band festival caption awards, and three finalist appearances at the prestigious Lone Star Drumline Contest. In 2015, the VHS Drumline also won 1st Place and was awarded the “Caldwell Cup” at the Lone...
2022-03-081h 29
Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr.Hector Gil (Vista Ridge HS)Hector Gil is in his 18th year of teaching and joined the staff at Vista Ridge High School and Henry Middle School as the Director of Percussion in 2008. He attended Texas A&M University-Commerce where he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2001, and he completed one year of graduate work at Texas Christian University. While at A&M – Commerce, and TCU, Mr. Gil performed in various ensembles including the Texas A&M University-Commerce Wind Ensemble, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Drumline, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Steel Band, the Texas Christian University Wind Symphony, the Texas Christian University Sy...
2022-03-081h 34The ScoreEp. 66- TMEA 2022- Latino/a/x Representation in Music EducationSend us a textIn this week's episode, we share a recording of our session at TMEA 2022. Eric had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation amongst three outstanding panelists. Each brought a wealth of knowledge to the table regarding their personal experience as products of public school music education and how they each take on the task to include their Latino/a/x/ students into their music programs.Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or Paypal
2022-02-151h 05
Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr.Dan Morrison (Ronald Reagan HS)Daniel Morrison is currently the Director of Bands at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX. He manages and teaches the Ronald Reagan Marching Band and conducts the Wind Ensemble. In addition, he assists with the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and various chamber ensembles. In his time at Reagan, the concert bands have received superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, and the Marching Band has been a consistent Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, and Grand National Finalist as well as a UIL State Marching Contest finalist. Under Morrison’s direction, the Marching Band is...
2022-02-011h 04
The Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast16. TMEA with Garrett WallaceToday we are joined by Garrett Wallace, Assistant Regional Team Lead for YBDT and band director at Running Brushy Middle School in Cedar Park, Texas. We are discussing TMEA conventions of past, present, and future. Welcome to the Band Hall!
2022-01-3141 min
MusicastEpisode 2.6: Beth Duhon- Wellness for Music EducatorsBeth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King's phrase, the K-5 "ambassador of joy" at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD.Longer bio: Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King’s phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD. She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences. In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzwo...
2021-08-2438 minThe Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast5. Fine Arts Advocacy with Robert FloydToday we are here with Robert Floyd, executive director of TMEA to talk about the importance of fine arts advocacy and our roles in preserving the future of music in our schools. Be sure to check out the newest campaign from TMEA to keep supporting the arts in Texas at www.txartsed.org.
2021-03-2946 min
How To Teach Music with Jessica GrantSelf Care with Beth Duhon Part 2Show Notes: Self-Care Google Doc (you'll be prompted to make a copy) Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King’s phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD. She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences. In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword” for TMEA and the LCISD elementary music teacher cohort. Previously, Ms. Duhon was a successful horn private l...
2021-03-2325 minHow To Teach Music with Jessica GrantTeacher Self-Care with Beth Duhon Pt. OneShow Notes: Self-Care Google Doc (you'll be prompted to make a copy) Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King’s phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD. She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences. In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword” for TMEA and the LCISD elementary music teacher cohort. Previously, Ms. Duhon was a successful horn private l...
2021-03-2334 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 91 - Independent TogetherAfter spending years away from her native Louisiana, composer Courtney Bryan returned to New Orleans to work as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's first-ever Creative Partner - a post that includes engaging community outreach initiatives, writing music, and being a part of the change that many other orchestras desperately need. She talks with Garrett about her planned approach to this new position, the music she's bringing with her, and the home-grown experiences that fuel her perspective. Scott and Garrett continue their celebration of Women's History Month with music by Psalm One, Alice Coltrane, Rebecca Sugar, and others while responding to this...
2021-03-101h 47
The @Percussion Podcast@Percussion - 274 -Jillian Baxter
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2021-03-041h 11
TXST Choirs Today!Season 3, Episode 2 - Dr. Deb Confredo, Temple UniversityRecorded from the floor of the 2020 TMEA Convention, Temple University professor Dr. Deb Confredo speaks with Dr. Babcock about the future of music education including technology in the classroom and the new world of remote teaching.
2021-02-2536 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 89 - Natural WonderRacial equity in "classical" music culture extends far beyond the world of performance! James Bennett II does his part as a staff writer at New York City's WQXR-FM, and joins the guys to talk about his job, the power of the pen, and how he reacts to today's social ecosystem as a content creator. Scott reacts to Regina King's "One Night in Miami" and celebrates composer Stevie Wonder, while Garrett engages the "trill" nature of the Black content of decades past.
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2021-02-241h 45
Classically Black PodcastBassoongate | Episode 120IN THIS EPISODE
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2021-02-221h 23The ScoreEp. 52- Music Ed Gatekeeping: Knockin' Doors DownSend us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk about the gates and walls put up to keep and push our students away from the great opportunity of music ed. Eric and Justin review a post/clinic from this past TMEA convention and what it sparked in the minds of music educators across all streams. What does it really mean to knock down doors and liberate students with including and excluding for different exterior circumstances? Please listen in and glean what could be helpful to where you are and what could be hindering you...
2021-02-2252 min
ArtificeEp. 90: Michelle FlowersMichelle Flowers is an avid trombonist who has performed nationally and internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany with a wide variety of ensembles ranging from opera and musical theater orchestras to jazz ensembles to a circus band.
Dr. Flowers’ ground-breaking research on self-handicapping among the musician population has led her to be a stand-out in the field of music and medicine. She has presented her findings on several platforms, including the Performing Arts and Medicine Association International Symposium in Aspen, CO (2017), the International Brass Women’s Conference in Phoenix, AZ (2019), the International Trombone Festival in Munc...
2021-02-161h 20
The Brenthurst Foundation PodcastThe elephant in the room: Can AfCFTA work? An interview with TMEA CEO Frank MatsaertThe potential benefits of the AfCFTA are endless and many have called it a 'game changer', 'revolutionary and 'Africa's next biggest break'.
Join in on a conversation between The Brenthurst Foundation's Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and CEO of TradeMark East Africa, Frank Matsaert, on the lessons from years of regional trade facilitation procedures, the necessity of intra-continental trade, and what the priorities need to be for policy makers, private sector and civil society in the current rounds of trade negotiation and facilitation.
Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation
2021-02-1033 min
The Band Director's Survival Guide PodcastEp. 7 - Dr. Brad Meyer and Juan Ramirez - On Holistic Health and Wellness for Musicians and EducatorsJuan, Brad, and Melissa will be presenting on Holistic Health at TMEA February 12 at 7 PM CST About Dr. Brad Meyer: Dr. Brad Meyer (www.Brad-Meyer.com) is a percussion educator, artist, and composer with an extensive and diverse background. Currently, Meyer is the Associate Professor of Percussion at Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX) where he is the private lesson teacher and director of the percussion ensemble. Meyer frequently tours universities and high schools both nationally and internationally to present recitals, workshops, masterclasses, and clinics on various topics. His international performances and clinics have...
2021-02-011h 09
Preaching to the ChoirMason Barlow - TEXAS"The stars at night are big and bright..."
Welcome to TEXAS this show choir Saturday! Mason Barlow is the head director at Arlington High School in Arlington, TX and has leads one of the original competitive ensembles in the Lone Star State.
Mason and Jen discuss Texas choral music (TMEA, TCDA, All-State) as well as the Texas show choir scene and how it's grown in the last decade.
This is a GREAT episode to listen to if you're thinking of starting a competitive group, but are on the fence. Mason will talk you i...
2021-01-301h 03
The Choir Director Corner Podcast012. Working with Middle School Voices--Interview with Maurice BurgessOne of the most challenging aspects of being a choir director is working with middle school voices. It's challenging for a variety of reasons: not only do you have such a wide variety of voices to work with, those voices are constantly changing. You then have to help all of your individual singers, and then try to bring them into one cohesive ensemble.Because of all of the different challenges involved with working with middle school voices, I enlisted the help of a fantastic middle school director, Maurice Burgess. I first got to know Maurice online, and the...
2020-12-031h 19
Everything Band PodcastSusan L. SmithSusan L. Smith has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at the elementary through collegiate level in Florida, Virginia and Alabama and has served as an author, clinician, conductor, and adjudicator across the United States Topics: Susan's early career and education, including the lessons she learned from her mother, who was a high school band director in Virginia. The importance of teaching the students who are in front of you, especially now when everything is so uncertain from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Servant leadership and putting others before yourself as a teacher. Setting goals, exercise challenges, and...
2020-11-021h 09
With One AccordEducation Spotlight | Chorally, Clinically ProvenArts education enthusiast April Harris speaks with Georgia State University’s Dr. Deanna Joseph and the University of North Texas’ Dr. Kristina Caswell MacMullen, on what makes a successful choral clinic and the current intricacies of adapting choral music education for an ever-evolving school year.
*Fun Facts: Dr. Joseph will be a guest clinician at the 2020-21 TMEA conference next year; Dr. MacMullen was the guest clinician at Houston Chamber Choir’s Hear the Future Choral Clinic in January 2020.
2020-09-2536 minEverything Band PodcastDaniel MorrisonDaniel Morrison is the Director of Bands at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas where he and the the bands under his direction have performed at the Midwest Clinic, marched in both the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Parade, and been consistent Bands of America Regional, Super Regional and Grand National Finalists. Topics: Daniel's background growing up in suburban Chicago as the son of a very successful high school band director. The story of how Dan ended up graduating from the University of Illinois and getting a band director position in Texas...
2020-08-2459 minEverything Band PodcastEric JimenezEric Jimenez is a co-host of The Score podcast and assistant band director at Prairie View A&M University. He joins the show for an exceptional conversation about his career, being a Latino band director, and ways that we can create more culturally responsive classrooms. Topics: The score podcast and the story of Eric's music journey, including the story of being a student at Prairie View A & M, the HBCU traditions, and his early career as a band director. Band director turnover in Title 1 schools and some advice for teachers. Eric's decision to leave high school...
2020-07-271h 46The DanpodcasthodgePODge Week Of July 5thLots of convention and audition information to catch up with PASIC, Midwest Clinic, and TMEA Auditions! Also, I’ll talk about why July 10th could make or break the possibility of a Fall 2020 Season.
2020-07-0616 min
Charlie’sPodcastChoir difficulties.TMEA can be hard for many people. Either by not getting in or by people getting in your nerves. I explain two different stories having been related to some hate I’ve gotten over two of my high school years. And have given some incoming freshmen and current freshmen some tips and options on the TMEA choir rounds :)
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2020-05-0411 minCharlie’sPodcastAll state confusion!?!In this podcast I describe sort of the details of what it’s like to be in an all state choir(TMEA) *uploads every (Sat) 5am*
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2020-05-0209 min
TXST Choirs Today!Dawn Reinhuber & Brigitte Smith, Directors of the San Marcos HS Men's ChoirTMEA 2020 EDITION: Dawn Reinhuber & Brigitte Smith, directors of the San Marcos HS Men's Choir. The Choir had the honor of performing at this year's convention, and we took a little of their time at the convention to talk about their performance.
2020-03-2414 min
The BioMedWire PodcastCause for Calm as Coronavirus Chaos Continues | CryptoCurrencyWire on The Wild West Crypto Show | Episode 101First up was the news that Crypto Briefing has announced a partnership with CoinMarketCap, which will lead to the inclusion of Crypto Briefing’s SIMETRI digital asset ratings on CoinMarketCap (http://ccw.fm/7p2X4). The SIMETRI service provides institutional-grade research, including in-depth fundamental analysis and unbiased, detailed insights into cryptocurrency projects. Each reviewed project receives an investment grade aimed at guiding portfolio decisions. The service, already available on CoinGecko and Binance, will now be accessible to tens of millions of retail investors with its incorporation on CoinMarketCap.
Another promising partnership is the one between the IOTA Fou...
2020-03-2006 min
The Brass JunkiesTBJ133: Christopher Bill on his amazing and amazingly powerful guide to remote music education. And bidets.TBJ133: Christopher Bill on his amazing and amazingly powerful guide to remote music education. And bidets. Christopher is back for another interview with a deep dive discussion of how to learn and teach in the age of social isolation. To save you some scrolling, here's a link to the oft-mentioned documents: Christopher's guide to remote music education Christopher's multitrack editing 101 document From his bio: Christopher is best known as the most subscribed brass musician on YouTube. He's a trombonist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist based outside of NYC. Christopher's YouTube Channel of all-trombone...
2020-03-171h 11
TXST Choirs Today!Dr. Robert Horton, Past-President TMEATMEA 2020 EDITION - Dr. Bob Horton, Past-President TMEA
2020-03-1324 min
The Orchestra Teacher PodcastInterview with Karel Butz, Beckendorff Junior High School, Katy, TXKarel Butz is the Head Orchestra Director at Beckendorff Junior High School in Katy, Texas. He previously taught orchestra in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Houston, Texas) and Carmel Clay Schools (Carmel, Indiana) in addition to serving as adjunct violin faculty at Purdue University. His orchestras have performed at the Midwest Clinic and are consistent UIL Sweepstakes Winners, Texas Honor Orchestra State Finalists, and National Honor Orchestra Winners in the Foundation for Music Education Mark of Excellence Competition. Under his direction, the Beckendorff Honor Orchestra was named the 2019 Texas State Honor Orchestra and 2019 Houston Cup Winner. He is a frequ...
2020-03-0144 min
The DanpodcasthodgePODge Week Of February 16thBack in the saddle again after a week off! Let's go over TMEA happenings, my appearance on the Sketchbook Podcast, and all the contests going on at winter guard circuits all across the State of Texas!
2020-02-1915 minThe ScoreEp. 25- Live at TMEA: Identity in Music EducationSend us a textIn this weeks episode Eric and Justin had the great privilege of recording The Score live at TMEA 2020. Eric and a Justin along with an established panel of guest further discussed the importance of identity in music education. The experiences in our individual lives and how we are intentional with those concepts in our respective fields as college professor, band , choral and elementary music teachers. Tune in and enjoy this episode at the granddaddy of them all TMEA 2020. Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;T...
2020-02-1756 min
Friendship State of MindTMEA 100 | S1 Ep 13Happy TMEA Week to all of our music educators in the Lone Star State! Come and hang out with Amanda and music director in Chapel Hill, Emily Boren as they discuss all things choir, band, orchestra, and music with the Texas Music Educators Association! Celebrating 100 years of excellence, friendship, and passion, this episode is dedicated to all teachers who give their lives every day to better our future generations. Even if music isn’t your thing, we promise you’ll still be highly entertained and learn so much about Texas fine arts, the importance of the fine arts elective, and how...
2020-02-1042 min
The DanpodcasthodgePODge Week Of February 2ndMore salsita recapping WGI "San Antonio", previewing WGI Dallas AND Houston, TMEA talk/teasing, and slight commentary on the BOA Application Postmark!
2020-02-0712 min
The DanpodcasthodgePODge Week Of January 19thHow about some news and notes about TMEA All-State, Boston Crusaders Brass Clinic, DCI Rules Congress, and the beginning of Winterguard season???
2020-01-2212 min
The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education84- Combining Orff and Kodaly and teaching upper elementary and middle school music with Jessica GrantToday's podcast episode with Jessica Grant is about two topics that she is both knowledgeable and passionate about... combining the Orff and Kodaly approaches and teaching music to upper elementary and middle school students.
Jessica Grant is the middle school music specialist at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas. She taught fourteen years as an elementary public school music specialist prior to teaching middle school students for the past four years. She has taken Dalcroze classes, is certified in Orff Schulwerk, and completed Kodaly Level III this past summer.
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Musi...
2020-01-2253 min
Cub Nation StationBenefits and Opportunities of Choir with Amanda Seymour, Choir DirectorQ. What choir classes are currently offered at Brenham ISD?A. There are currently have 4 different ensembles that students can be involved in at Brenham ISD. There is a 7th-grade choir and the 8th-grade choir at Brenham Junior High and at Brenham High School students may participate in Cub Choir, Women’s Chorus and Varsity Chorale.Q. What are some of the benefits and opportunities that being in choir offers?A. Studies have shown that students who are engaged in music programs outperform their peers on many different levels including grade-point average, graduation ra...
2019-12-1106 min
The Orchestra Teacher PodcastInterview with Dr. Blair Williams, Texas Tech UniversityDr. Blair Williams (PhD, The Ohio State University, MM, Kansas State University, BME, Baylor University) is an Assistant Professor of String Music Education in the School of Music at Texas Tech University. Her duties at Texas Tech include supervising string student teachers, teaching courses in string music education, instruction in instrumental/orchestral conducting, and directing the Texas Tech University String Project.
During the summers, Dr. Williams is active with the TTU Summer Master of Music Education program, the TTU Band and Orchestra Camp Academy for beginning students, and the TTU Band and Orchestra Camp.
Additionally, s...
2019-12-0636 min
Directors CircleFrank BattistiIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Frank Battisti about his views on music and music education. Known affectionately to many of his students as "Mr. B", Battisti has led a prolific career as an educator at Ithaca High School (NY) and the New England Conservatory. Bonus features of this episode include ideas on the importance of music to the human experience and a remarkable story of an impromptu performance featuring Benny Goodman playing a student's clarinet. Topics include: (03:02) Battisti talks about his life and professional background (05:19) Th...
2019-11-261h 07Everything Band PodcastWilliam OwensWilliam Owens is a composer and music educator with over 200 works for band and 30 years of teaching experience. Topics: Willie's background growing up in Gary, Indiana and the high school band teacher who changed his life. The story of how Willie ended up moving from Chicago to Brownsville, Texas and how that ended up shaping his entire career. How Willie got his start as a composer through arranging marching band music for a friend and how that grew into his terrific success as a composer. Willie's association with TRN Music and the difficult decision to move...
2019-10-141h 06Everything Band PodcastDarcy Vogt WilliamsDarcy Vogt Williams is the head band director at Stiles Middle School in Leander, Texas. She is also a host of the After Sectionals podcast and the author or co-author of three books on education: Count Me In, Teaching Rhythm Logically and Pacing for Success: Beginner Band. Topics: Darcy's superhero origin story as the daughter of two musicians who went to college to be an architect before discovering that music was her true calling. Teaching Rhythm Logically Darcy's relationship with her father who was also her high school band director and the importance of making each...
2019-09-231h 15How To Teach Music with Jessica GrantE043 Kindergarten and Kodály with Lauren BainLauren Bain will be sharing about how we can work with our young kindergarten students using the Kodály approach and we’ll talk through a lesson example of using the comparatives of high and low. Lauren Bain teaches K-5 elementary music at Carl Schurz Elementary in New Braunfels. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Music Education from Trinity University in San Antonio. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University. Lauren received her Kodály certification from Texas State University, and her Orff-Schulwerk certification from Trinity University. She was...
2019-09-1023 minHow To Teach Music with Jessica GrantE042 ESL and Kodály with Lauren BainLauren Bain will be sharing about how the Kodály approach can help us guide our ESL students towards musical learning and why Kodály is a wonderful approach for all learners! Lauren Bain teaches K-5 elementary music at Carl Schurz Elementary in New Braunfels. She earned a B.M. in Piano Performance and Music Education from Trinity University in San Antonio. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University. Lauren received her Kodály certification from Texas State University, and her Orff-Schulwerk certification from Trinity University. She was named the New Braunfels ISD...
2019-09-1024 minEverything Band PodcastJohn DenisJohn Denis is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas State University. He has 8 years of teaching experience as a high school and middle school band director in Texas and is the host of the Program Notes: The Beginning Band Director Podcast. Topics: John's background growing up West of Fort Worth and thoughts about why he became a teacher. Some advice for young teachers who might be discouraged or burnt out in their first years of teaching. The music education program at Texas State University. Best practices for classroom management and a serious in-depth discussion...
2019-06-031h 19How To Teach Music with Jessica GrantE023 Part II: Orff in the Children's Church Choir with Darla MeekDarla Meek shares how we can implement the Orff approach with our children's church choirs. You'll hear how to use scripture and hymns as a guide to creating movement, speech, instrumental, and vocal pieces. Darla Meek is the Music Education Coordinator and Lecturer at Texas A&M University in Commerce. She teaches undergraduate and graduate elementary music education classes and supervises student teachers. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Dallas Baptist University and her Master of Music from Southern Methodist University. Darla also earned a Performer’s Certificate from the Performing Artist’s Musical Theatre Conserva...
2019-05-2821 minHow To Teach Music with Jessica GrantE023 Part I: Darla MeekDarla Meek shares about the Kodaly and Orff approaches as well as how we can use recorders with our students. Darla Meek is the Music Education Coordinator and Lecturer at Texas A&M University in Commerce. She teaches undergraduate and graduate elementary music education classes and supervises student teachers. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Dallas Baptist University and her Master of Music from Southern Methodist University. Darla also earned a Performer’s Certificate from the Performing Artist’s Musical Theatre Conservatory in Dallas. She is currently working toward her Doctor of Education in Supervision, Curricu...
2019-05-2841 min
Program Notes: The Band Director PodcastEpisode 40: Recruitment and Retention - Part 2This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs. ©2019 John M. Denis
2019-05-1033 minHow To Teach Music with Jessica GrantE019 Early Childhood Music with Jennifer RossJennifer Ross shares ideas for making music with your Pre-K through Kindergarten students. We talk about classroom management, First Steps of Music, and how to put together musical programs based on the musical learning that occurs in your classroom. Based on John Feierabend's First Steps of Music Curriculum, Jennifer's goal is to help students to become tuneful, beatful, and artful. Jennifer Ross is the Early Childhood Music Teacher at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas. She has been teaching for 14 years in public and private settings. She graduated from the University of North Texas where she earn...
2019-04-3043 minProgram Notes: The Band Director PodcastEpisode 39: Recruitment and Retention - Part 1This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs. Slides can be found on http://programnotespodcast.com/2019/04/25/episode-39-recruitment-and-retention-part-1/ ©2019 John M. Denis
2019-04-2524 min
UkeStuff PodcastA Visit with Andy Ramos at TMEA
Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 14!In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris visits with Andy Ramos at the end of the day on Friday of the TMEA convention–in very poor lighting conditions. Andy and Chris share a lot of video techniques in common, so this podcast talks about the things they do differently.Andy is a middle school music teacher who currently has over 170 videos on YouTube, and is the co-administrator of the Ukulele Video Play Along Group on Facebook.
You can find Andy’s YouTube play alon...
2019-03-0500 minUkeStuff PodcastA Visit with Andy Ramos at TMEA
Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 14!In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris visits with Andy Ramos at the end of the day on Friday of the TMEA convention–in very poor lighting conditions. Andy and Chris share a lot of video techniques in common, so this podcast talks about the things they do differently.Andy is a middle school music teacher who currently has over 170 videos on YouTube, and is the co-administrator of the Ukulele Video Play Along Group on Facebook.
You can find Andy’s YouTube play alon...
2019-03-0500 min
Pursuit of Music PodcastPursuit of Music Podcast Ep. 2 - "Back from TMEA"In this episode, Michael and Ben dig into their "why" behind Pursuit of Music. The episode closes with an analysis of Richard Strauss's tone poem, "Don Juan"!
2019-02-2244 minUkeStuff PodcastA Visit with Kris Gilbert at TMEA
Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 13!In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell talks with Kris Gilbert, another music educator and creator of play along videos. Kris follows the approach of Little Kids Rock, and talks about how her program, how she creates play along videos, and other pedagogical tips. The podcast was recorded at the TMEA (Texas) conference in a room between two other rooms where there were other sessions being held, resulting in a noisy background.
You can find Kris’ videos by searching “Kris Gilbert Ukulele” on YouTube, or by vi...
2019-02-2200 minUkeStuff PodcastA Visit with Kris Gilbert at TMEA
Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 13!In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell talks with Kris Gilbert, another music educator and creator of play along videos. Kris follows the approach of Little Kids Rock, and talks about how her program, how she creates play along videos, and other pedagogical tips. The podcast was recorded at the TMEA (Texas) conference in a room between two other rooms where there were other sessions being held, resulting in a noisy background.
You can find Kris’ videos by searching “Kris Gilbert Ukulele” on YouTube, or by vi...
2019-02-2200 min
Cuarto IntermedioLos orígenes de la violencia en el fútbol argentinoLa violencia en el fútbol se ha vuelto un problema muy grand en la Argentina.
El año pasado, el Gobierno envió a la Cámara de Diputados un proyecto de ley que agrava las penas de los delitos que se cometen en los espectáculos futbolísticos, pero el mismo no fue aprobado y deberá ser tratado a partir del primero de marzo de este año.
En Cuarto Intermedio, Mariano Castro y Florencia Corregido dialogan con Gerardo Milman, jefe de Gabinete del Ministerio de Seguridad, y con el periodista Gustavo Grabia para conocer...
2019-02-1727 min
The Anacrusic PodcastTAP 035: Orff-Schulwerk with Michael ChandlerToday on the podcast, I’m talking with my good friend, Michael Chandler all about Orff-Schulwerk. I first met Michael when he was my Level 1 recorder teacher at the Orff-Schulwerk Certification Course at Southern Methodist University. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Michael as a brilliant musician, thoughtful pedagog, and just a genuine human being. I hope you enjoy our conversation about music and music education as much as I did! Originally from McKenzie, Tennessee, Michael Chandler taught music and movement to elementary school children in Texas public schools for 16 years, most...
2018-12-201h 09
TXST Choirs Today!Derrick Brookins, Vice President & Vocal Chairman, TMEADerrick Brookins discusses his time working with Moses Hogan as well as his work with TMEA.
2018-12-1336 min
Project Based Learning In PracticeTeacher as Learner: Leading a PBL School and helping teachers reimagine the student experience!Join us as we hear from Brandon Johnson, a proven PBL School Leader as we discuss the ups and downs of leading a wall-to-wall PBL School! He talks about how to get your staff to rally around a 'common language' and flip the learning experience during Professional Development. Brandon has been named a distinguished administrator by the TMEA and is a Top 25 STEAM educator to follow on Twitter... so follow him for more great tips ! @bjohnsonedu, https://bjohnsonedu.com
2018-11-2722 minEverything Band PodcastKevin DayKevin Day is currently a student at Texas Christian University where he studies tuba, composes, and plays jazz piano. His recent works for band have been generating a great deal of buzz and he joins me to talk about his music and the beginning of what looks to be an exciting career. Topics: Being a part of John Mackey's booth at the Midwest Clinic and the story of how his piece Rocket Ship! came to be a part of Julie Giroux's honor band rotation. Growing up with two musical parents, singing in choir, and playing drums...
2018-04-2343 min
The Music Tech Teacher PodcastMTT51 Synths, Scratch and Virtual Choirs with Zach GatesIn this episode I catch up with Zachary Gates - a young music teacher I met at the Texas Music Educators’ Association (TMEA) convention that I attended in February this year. Although Zach has only been teaching for a couple of years, he presented some
2018-04-1159 min
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 011 by VARIOUSHorn Notes 25: What's New in Horn from TMEA 2018, and MoreGuests for this episode of the Horn Notes Podcast are Derek Wright of Houghton Horns, talking about new products seen at TMEA 2018 (BAM cases, Verus mouthpieces and horns), and Warren Gref, formerly of the San Diego Symphony, with ideas to improve musicality and accuracy on the horn. In addition, host John Ericson presents a tip on low range production. Length 25:28.
2018-02-2325 min
Horn Notes PodcastHorn Notes 25: What's New in Horn from TMEA 2018, and MoreGuests for this episode of the Horn Notes Podcast are Derek Wright of Houghton Horns, talking about new products seen at TMEA 2018 (BAM cases, Verus mouthpieces and horns), and Warren Gref, formerly of the San Diego Symphony, with ideas to improve musicality and accuracy on the horn. In addition, host John Ericson presents a tip on low range production. Length 25:28.
2018-02-2325 min
FundingThePerformingArtsPodcastEp 205 - Adventures in TX and TMEAIn this episode I chronicle TMEA's annual conference - what was learned and what FansRaise contributed.We made mention to the talk that Chris Magonigal and I presented as part of our break-out session on "How to Leverage Crowdfunding as a Team-Building Asset". The dialogue went very well, and we captured the process used by Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps in a Success Story that you can download here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-2220 minEverything Band PodcastDaniel Montoya Jr.Texas composer Daniel Montoya Jr. joins me on the eve of TMEA 2018 to discuss his career as a composer and share his opinions on a variety of topics, including writing for marching bands and why sometimes it is better to not talk too much! Topics: Daniel's background, growing up in the Texas band tradition, and the story of his humorous biography. The inspiration behind Daniel's early efforts as a composer and how relationships he built over time led to early success as a published composer of percussion music and eventually to his current career as a...
2018-02-1256 min
Productive Q Podcast#011 | The Power of DeterminationQuamon talks about his trip to TMEA representing Tenor Madness horns, his new CD release, Forever, and the power of determination.
2017-02-1324 min