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Shaped by Faith with Theresa RoweKathryn Cox - Surviving the Sandwich Generation with Strength and FaithThis Week on Shaped by Faith Radio!Meet Kathryn Cox — a Christ-centered caregiver, wife, mother, and inspiring writer from Lexington, KY. Kathryn has spent years caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s while also parenting her children—truly walking the path of the Sandwich Generation.She shares with us how her faith has sustained her through the challenges of caregiving, what she's learned about grace, patience, and finding balance, and how God has shown up in unexpected ways throughout her journey. We also discuss her upcoming devotional for caregivers and her heart behind her blog, Light...2025-05-0227 min
Shaped By FaithKATHRYN COX – SURVIVING THE SANDWICH GENERATION WITH STRENGTH AND FAITH
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Meet Kathryn Cox — a Christ-centered caregiver, wife, mother, and inspiring writer from Lexington, KY. Kathryn has spent years caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s while also parenting her children—truly walking the path of the Sandwich Generation.
She shares with us how her faith has sustained her through the challenges of caregiving, what she’s learned about grace, patience, and finding balance, and how God has shown up in unexpected ways throughout her journey. We also dis...2025-05-0227 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers81 - Professional Collaboration: You Don’t Need to Do This Work AloneIn episode 81, Kathryn and Theresa reflect on the power of professional collaboration for music educators. Drawing from their own experiences, they discuss how connecting with fellow educators—whether across the country or in the same district—can transform teaching practices, reduce isolation, and foster creativity. They share anecdotes of innovative classroom projects, such as their cross-state recorder pen pals and collaborative feedback sessions using Flipgrid, which helped students develop skills in constructive critique and purposeful music-making. These experiences underscore how collaboration not only enhances teaching but also models lifelong learning and teamwork for students.
Kath...2024-12-1626 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers80 - Creativity First: Encouraging Musical Exploration, featuring Steve GiddingsIn episode 80, we dive into the transformative world of creative music education with Steve Giddings, an innovative music educator and advocate for hands-on, student-driven learning. Steve shares his journey from traditional conservatory training to championing a more dynamic and accessible approach to teaching music. Through his experiences, Steve has developed techniques that encourage students to explore music through improvisation, creativity, and collaboration. Whether teaching rock bands, flipping Bloom's Taxonomy, or introducing new rhythms, Steve emphasizes making music education more about creating and less about replicating.
Join us as we explore Steve's innovative classroom practices...2024-12-0248 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers79 - Motivating Young Musicians: Exploring Self-Determination Theory, featuring Jessie PetersonIn episode 79, we welcome Jessie Peterson, a dedicated middle school band director and a passionate advocate for fostering intrinsic motivation in music education. Drawing from her doctoral studies at Clemson University and her extensive teaching experience, Jessie delves into the transformative power of Self-Determination Theory in the classroom. She shares how the principles of autonomy, competence, and relatedness have helped her create an inclusive and empowering environment where students thrive. Whether it’s encouraging students to choose their own instruments or setting collaborative goals for performances, Jessie demonstrates how these strategies cultivate a love for music that lasts a li...2024-11-1834 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers78 - Fostering Collaboration, Ownership, and Creativity in Music Class, featuring Taylor Morris and Sarah DuceIn Episode 78, Theresa and Kathryn welcome Taylor Morris and Sara Duce, co-founders of the Gilbert Town Fiddlers. Taylor and Sara discuss their journey in music education and share how they have built an extracurricular program that fosters creativity, collaboration, and student ownership in music. Their organization, based in Gilbert, Arizona, teaches middle and high school students how to play and arrange music by ear, improvise, and work in ensemble settings. They emphasize giving students autonomy in music-making, allowing them to learn arrangement skills and make creative decisions in a democratic, collaborative environment.
Taylor and Sara also explain...2024-11-0456 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers77 - Inspiring Young Musicians: Passion and Purpose in Music Education, featuring Stephen CoxIn episode 77, Theresa and Kathryn sit down with Grammy Music Educator of the Year, Stephen Cox, as he dives into his unique approach to music education and his latest venture with the Willis Wonderland Foundation. Stephen shares insights from his 14-year teaching career in Texas, where he developed a progressive, student-centered approach to band programs, prioritizing student autonomy, joy, and intrinsic motivation. He also reflects on his journey toward empowering students to lead and make decisions, which transformed his music programs and resulted in both personal and collective growth for his students.
Now, as part of the...2024-10-2158 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers76 - Bridging the Gap: How Music Technology Can Engage All Students, featuring Gillian Desmarais KellerIn episode 76, Theresa and Kathryn welcome Gillian Desmarais Keller, an award-winning music educator specializing in K-12 music technology. Gillian shares her journey from teaching elementary music to establishing a cutting-edge music technology program in Maplewood Public Schools. She highlights the importance of integrating technology into traditional music education, offering students new opportunities for creativity through recording, lyric writing, and music production. Gillian also discusses how technology can enhance the learning experience by blending traditional music theory with modern tools like digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Soundtrap and Ableton.
The conversation emphasizes the potential...2024-10-0742 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers75 - From Student to Artist: The TAB Approach in General Music, featuring Emily MeyersonIn episode 75, Theresa and Kathryn are joined by Emily Meyerson, a seasoned music educator, to discuss her unique approach to teaching music through the TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) pedagogy. Emily shares her experiences transitioning from a traditional teaching model to one that empowers students to behave and think like musicians. She emphasizes the importance of giving students creative control in the music classroom, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning. From integrating technology, like electronic instruments and recording studios, to fostering a collaborative environment, Emily highlights how this innovative method nurtures independent thinkers and lifelong musicians.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers74 - Transforming Education: Building Skills for a Lifetime of Music Making, featuring Berry McWhorterIn Episode 74, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Berry McWhorter about how his deep dive into Japanese music education transformed his approach to teaching. After discovering the impressive performance of Japanese middle school bands during his studies, Berry embarked on a journey to understand the unique student-led structure of Japanese music programs. He found that these programs place significant responsibility on students to lead rehearsals, manage performances, and even handle administrative tasks, all with minimal direct supervision from teachers.
Inspired by this model, Berry applied similar strategies in his own high school band teaching. He...2024-09-0949 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers73 - Small Shifts, Big Impact: Listening for Student Success, featuring Ally McGowanIn episode 73, Kathryn and Theresa engage in a compelling conversation with Ally McGowan, a dedicated middle school orchestra teacher from Connecticut. Ally shares her journey of transitioning from traditional methods of student engagement to a more empowering approach in her classroom. She discusses how small, intentional changes in her teaching methods have transformed her students' learning experiences, moving them from passive participation to active ownership of their musical growth. Ally emphasizes the importance of listening to her students and allowing them to take part in decisions about their learning, such as choosing the flow of their lessons and engaging...2024-08-2639 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers72 - Empowered From the Start: Back-to-School Strategies for Music TeachersIn this episode of the Pass the Baton podcast, hosts Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover kick off the fourth season by discussing how to create an empowering classroom environment as the new school year begins. They emphasize the importance of setting the tone early, fostering an inclusive and positive atmosphere where students feel confident and motivated. The conversation delves into practical strategies for building student engagement, focusing on providing opportunities for students to take ownership of their learning, which in turn enhances their confidence and love for music.
The episode also highlights the significance of student voice...2024-08-1233 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers71 - Season 3 Finale: Reflect and RechargeIn Episode 71, Kathryn and Theresa celebrate the conclusion of Season 3, reflecting on the 20 episodes produced and the incredible people they met within the field of music education. Now three years old, the book “Pass the Baton” has had an incredible impact, as did the successful graduate course run through VanderCook College of Music this spring. With an emphasis on the importance of student-centered teaching and collaborative learning, Theresa and Kathryn share personal highlights and lessons learned from their favorite episodes. Heading into summer, they discuss their plans for relaxation, family time, and continued professional development. Hint - stay tuned this...2024-06-1034 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers70 - Rocking the Classroom: Why Student Voice Matters in Music Education, featuring Dr. Sarah GulishIn Episode 70, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Sarah Gulish, a former high school music teacher turned digital publisher. Sarah shares her journey from classroom teaching to founding a music education company, F-flat Books. She highlights the release of her new children's book, "Rosie Rocks," which tells the story of a shy girl finding her voice through playing the electric guitar. The book emphasizes themes of student voice, gender representation in music, and the importance of teachers supporting and listening to their students' interests and aspirations in music education.
Listeners will gain insights into Sarah's innovative approach...2024-05-2737 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers69 - Creating Empowered Musicians: Addressing Common ConcernsEpisode 69 of the podcast, Theresa and Kathryn address common concerns from music teachers about transitioning to more student-empowered classrooms. The episode focuses on how teachers can relinquish control while effectively meeting educational standards and ensuring administrative approval. The hosts emphasize the importance of incorporating student choices and fostering independence, while ensuring the curriculum aligns with the National Core Arts Standards which advocate for student engagement in music education. Practical advice is offered on taking small steps towards empowering students, which not only aids in meeting standards but also enhances students' overall musical and educational experience. The episode serves as...2024-05-1323 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers68 - Bringing Music to Life Through Project Based Learning, featuring YeshimaIn Episode 68 of the podcast, guest Yeshima shares their extensive background and current projects in music education, highlighting their passion for incorporating project-based learning (PBL) into music classrooms. Yeshima details their journey from teaching high school band and percussion in Texas to embracing elementary general music after being inspired by a music educators conference. Now pursuing a PhD, they reflect on their experience implementing PBL, emphasizing its potential to foster student-driven learning through authentic, real-world challenges. This approach not only enhances student engagement but also integrates community involvement, culminating in student-created projects that address community needs. Yeshima also discusses...2024-04-2942 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers67 - Unlock Student Potential: Transforming Assessments in Music Education, featuring Angela HarmanIn Episode 67, the conversation centers on transformative approaches to student assessments. Angela Harman shares her journey from traditional to student-driven assessments, which involve students in both self-assessment and peer feedback processes. This method not only makes assessments more meaningful and manageable but also fosters a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning journey. The interview emphasizes practical strategies that music teachers can apply to shift the focus from mere grading to genuine student growth and learning progress.
Angela’s approach reflects a significant shift in educational pr...2024-04-1537 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers66 - Creativity, Ownership, and Expression: Exploring Songwriting in Music Class, featuring Alex Adams (Part 2)In Episode 66, Kathryn and Theresa continue their discussion with Alex Adams about the transformative role of songwriting in music education. Building on the foundation laid in Episode 65, Alex offers a deeper exploration into how songwriting can be a powerful medium for students to connect their personal experiences with the academic study of music. He emphasizes the importance of creating a music education environment that resonates with the cultural and individual identities of students, making learning both relevant and impactful. Throughout the interview, Alex not only shares his experiences and insights but also provides valuable resources and teaching strategies that...2024-04-0136 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers65 - Creativity, Ownership, and Expression: Exploring Songwriting in Music Class, featuring Alex AdamsIn Episode 65, Kathryn and Theresa dive into the first part of an enlightening interview with Alex Adams, a seasoned music teacher with 15 years of experience in both private studio and public school teaching. Alex shares his unique journey from teaching in Maine to becoming a teaching artist with the Documentary Songwriters organization, and his current role as a graduate student at Arizona State University. He discusses the significance of integrating songwriting into music education, emphasizing the empowerment it brings to students by allowing them to express their personal experiences and imaginations through music. Alex highlights the importance of seeing...2024-03-1840 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers64 - 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Fostering Student OwnershipIn Episode 64, Kathryn and Theresa delve into the common pitfalls educators face in music education, emphasizing the importance of student ownership and engagement. The discussion navigates through the essential strategies for avoiding four key mistakes that can stifle student creativity and initiative. From the nuances of genuinely listening to student voices to the intricate balance of guiding creative activities, this episode serves as a beacon for educators striving to foster a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment. The insights shared are not only thought-provoking but also practical, offering listeners a roadmap to empower their students and transform the classroom...2024-03-0433 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers63 - Recruiting in the Music Room: Putting Students at the Heart of the Process, featuring Angela AmmermanIn episode 63, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Angela Ammerman, a music educator in Northern Virginia. Angela discusses innovative recruitment strategies for music programs, emphasizing the critical role of student and community involvement in building and sustaining vibrant music education environments. Highlighting her own experiences and insights from her book, "The Music Teachers Guide to Recruitment and Retention," Angela shares effective tactics such as utilizing student-led concerts, leveraging favorite teachers to attract more students, and creating visual enrollment goals to motivate and engage current students in the recruitment process.
Connect with Angela and learn more...2024-02-1951 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs136. How Do I Get More Podcast Listeners? With Theresa Hoover [Co-Host of Pass the Baton]One of the best things about podcasting is connecting with other people. And one of my goals this year is to connect with more of YOU who listen to this podcast every week. So, today, I'm chatting with Theresa Hoover, co-host of Pass the Baton, a podcast for music teachers. Theresa shares how she and her co-host, Kathryn Finch, got started in podcasting after writing a book together and what it's like co-hosting a podcast. But the bulk of this episode is all about how to get more podcast listeners. I give Theresa suggestions on doing just...2024-02-0746 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers62 - The Kids Come First: Student Ownership in Ensembles, featuring Kathleen JacobyIn Episode 62, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Kathleen Jacoby, a high school band director in Fairfax, Virginia. Kathleen’s teaching philosophy revolves around student ownership and engagement in the music program, drawing from her own experiences in a small band program where every member's contribution was vital. She shares innovative strategies she employs to involve students in decision-making processes, such as selecting pieces and contributing to rehearsal methods. The interview delves into her approach to empowering students by fostering a sense of community, responsibility, and critical listening skills. Kathleen’s methods aim to develop not just musical skills but also...2024-02-0552 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers61 - Empowering Tomorrow's Musicians: Innovation in Music Education, featuring Rob PethelIn episode 61, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Rob Pethel, an innovative music educator with a passion for guitar and virtual teaching. Rob talks about the importance of embracing change and innovation in music education, shedding light on his approach to keeping students engaged and motivated in a virtual environment. He discusses methods for fostering a creative and productive learning space, highlighting the critical role of technology in modern music education. Rob also shares practical insights on how educators can empower themselves and their students through individualized learning paths, technology integration, and a focus on mental and spiritual well-being...2024-01-2247 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers60 - Empowering Music Educators Through Self-Initiated Professional Development, featuring Kyle SmithIn Episode 60, Kathryn and Theresa interview Kyle Smith, a high school band director from Maine. Kyle discusses his journey and experiences, emphasizing the importance of continuous growth and learning in education. He shares insights from his podcast "The Growing Band Director," where he and his guests explore various educational topics. Kyle talks about effective teaching methods and the significance of keeping music education engaging and relevant. He highlights key lessons learned from his podcast, including practical teaching strategies and the importance of tone in music. Kyle's approach to education is characterized by his commitment to growth and the pursuit...2024-01-0841 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers59 - Perspectives on Student Empowerment in Music EducationIn Episode 59, Kathryn and Theresa engage in a conversation exploring the intersection of music education, student empowerment, and research! Theresa, a PhD student at Arizona State University, delves into her research project that analyzes themes from the Pass the Baton podcast, particularly focusing on secondary music education.
The discussion reveals key findings: music teachers strive for their students to become independent musicians and learners by focusing on individual needs and creating a nurturing classroom environment. This encompasses fostering lifelong musicianship, encouraging creative thinking, and developing critical life skills. The conversation also touches on the nuanced use of l...2023-12-0430 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers58 - Spotlight on Genius Hour in the Elementary Music Room, featuring Jamie WeidnerrIn Episode 58, Kathryn and Theresa interview Jamie Widener, a music educator passionate about incorporating Genius Hour in her elementary music classes. The episode focuses on Jamie's approach to engaging students by allowing them to pursue music-related passion projects, inspired by Google's strategy of allowing employees to dedicate 20% of their work time to personal projects. Jamie discusses the practical aspects of implementing Genius Hour in the music classroom, including project selection, time management, and fostering creativity and autonomy among students. This method has been successful in engaging students by allowing them to explore topics they are passionate about, leading to...2023-11-2027 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers57 - Nurturing Inquisitive Minds in Young Musicians, featuring SJIn episode 57, Kathryn and Theresa talk to SJ, a music educator originally from India, now teaching in Dubai. In this interview, SJ discusses his approach to teaching music to early and primary year students. He emphasizes the importance of using the voice as a primary instrument in the classroom and reflects on his transition from a traditional, teacher-centered approach to a more inquiry-based, student-centered style. SJ advocates for creating a learning environment that sparks curiosity and allows students to explore and engage deeply with music. He shares insights on the significance of adapting lessons to meet the diverse needs...2023-11-0635 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers56 - Straight Talk on Student-Centered Music Classes, featuring Tom Chester and Justin JohnsonIn episode 56, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Tom Chester and Justin Johnson, music educators and ensemble directors from Illinois. The discussion revolves around the concept of student-centered learning in the realm of music education. Both Tom and Justin emphasize the importance of equipping students with the tools to think critically and independently about music. They highlight the pitfalls of traditional teaching methods that often prioritize performance preparation over genuine musical understanding. By drawing parallels to other academic subjects and real-life scenarios, they advocate for a teaching approach that empowers students to make informed decisions about musicality, expression, and technique...2023-10-2351 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers55 - Assessment for Learning: Nurturing Growth and Progress in Every Student, featuring Terry LittleIn episode 55, Kathryn and Theresa sit down with Terry Little, a veteran music educator with over three decades of experience. Terry delves deep into the concept of "assessment for learning," emphasizing its role in making the educational process more student-centered. Instead of traditional grading methods, this approach involves students actively in their assessment, allowing them to produce tangible evidence of their learning journey. This evidence enables students to self-assess, set learning goals, and monitor their progress. Terry also touches on the importance of purpose in learning, ensuring students understand the "why" behind their tasks. Throughout the interview, Terry underscores...2023-10-0940 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers54 - Exploring Servant Leadership in Music Education, featuring Dr. Dylan MaddixIn episode 54, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Dylan Maddix, an Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting and Community Engagement at Memorial University, as he shares his extensive journey in music education and his insights on the transformative power of servant leadership within this realm. Dylan delves into his experiences with various educators and how they shaped his perspective on leadership and teaching. He discusses the profound impact of servant leadership, a concept formalized by Robert K. Greenleaf in the 1970s, emphasizing its role in fostering meaningful relationships and focusing on the well-being of students. Dylan’s reflections, coupled with hi...2023-09-251h 01
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers53 - The Most Important Question You Can Ask in Music Education, featuring Shane ColquhounIn episode 53, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Shane Colquhoun, an assistant professor of music technology and contemporary styles at Alabama State University. Shane discusses the importance of rethinking traditional approaches to music education by challenging the notion of "music education for all," arguing that current programs often cater only to students with specific musical interests, such as classical instruments, while neglecting those interested in contemporary or popular music. He advocates for a more student-centered approach, where educators ask students what they want to learn and tailor the curriculum accordingly. Shane also emphasizes the need to train future teachers...2023-09-1145 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers52 - Unleashing Our Impact: Empowering Music Educators, featuring Jen RaffertyIn episode 52, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Jen Rafferty, a former music educator and the founder of the Empowered Educator. Jen discusses the importance of educators taking care of themselves to create a positive impact on students. By prioritizing self-care and practicing breathing exercises, teachers can regulate their nervous systems and make better decisions. Jen advocates for shifting the narrative from selflessness and martyrdom to empowering educators, as their well-being directly affects student success. Modeling healthy behaviors for students can create a positive learning environment and foster emotional awareness and resilience in young learners.
Connect with...2023-08-2843 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers51 - Harmony and Connection: Leveraging SEL in Music Education, featuring Elizabeth PetersonIn episode 51, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Elizabeth Peterson, a 25-year veteran teacher from New Hampshire. Elizabeth discusses the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in the music classroom, especially in relation to building strong teacher-student relationships and fostering student empowerment. She emphasizes the significance of SEL in helping students become more emotionally aware and socially competent, and offers strategies to help music teachers promote SEL concepts. These not only enhance students' musical abilities but also help develop empathy, communication, and emotional understanding among them, creating a safe and caring learning environment. Elizabeth shares that proactive and explicit S...2023-08-1440 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers50: Until Next Time: Wrapping Up Season 2Welcome to episode 50 of the Pass the Baton podcast! This episode starts with Theresa and Kathryn talking briefly about their school years and what to look forward to for Pass the Baton. Then we look back at some of the great moments captured in season two of the podcast.
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Books With BagbyPass the Baton With Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover BWB017In this episode we look at the book Pass the Baton. Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences while helping teachers transform their classrooms into student-centered learning environments.Currently, Theresa teaches middle school band in Northern Virginia, opening a brand new middle school in 2019. Prior to moving to Virginia in 2016, she taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings in Pennsylvania for 13 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State Un...2023-05-2926 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 49: Orpheus in Action: A Student-Led ExperienceThis week, Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Ryan Diefenderfer, about his experiences implementing the Orpheus approach with his high school ensembles. Ryan works at Paradise Valley High School in Phoenix, Arizona, teaching the marching band, concert band, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and jazz band. He is also working on a master's degree at Arizona State University and was recently named a quarterfinalist for the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award.
Throughout the interview, Ryan shares how he first learned about the Orpheus approach and why he felt this would benefit his students at Paradise Valley High School. He also pr...2023-05-2237 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 48: Exploring Music Composition to Spark Student CreativityThis week, Kathryn and Theresa interviewed David Getz about how he incorporates music composition to spark student creativity. David is a high school orchestra teacher in central Illinois. He has also coached cross country, conducts a local youth orchestra, and recently published a book with F-flat Books, Unlocking Student Creativity Through Composition. As someone who was encouraged to compose and improvise at a young age, David recognizes how influential those experiences were. He now works to provide those same opportunities for his own students.
Connect with David and learn more about his work:
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 47: A Collaborative Journey Toward Shared Values in Music EducationIn episode 47, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Allison Russo about how she works with music educators to create a values-based music program. Allison is currently an educational consultant in New Jersey, working with both schools and non-profit organizations. After graduating from Ithaca College, she taught elementary band for several years and then began working for a jazz education non-profit, helping to bring jazz education into schools and running their gender equity program. It was through these experiences she discovered the importance of incorporating social, cultural, and emotional skills and values in the classroom. In this interview, Allison shares how...2023-04-2443 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 46: Student Agency Through Game-Based PracticesThis week, Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Jared Brockmeyer about how he has incorporated game-based practices in his middle school band classes! Jared currently teaches 6th-8th grade band in Missouri. He also has experience teaching high school band and worked with the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps. As a game-lover, Jared has found that there are several elements in video games that not only engage students but also give them agency, and by incorporating those elements in the classroom, he has transformed the learning experience.
Connect with Jared and learn more about his work:
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 45: Creating the Collective PowerThis week’s podcast features an interview with music educator and leader, Anne Fennell. In this episode, Anne shares her insights on engaging community and creating a collective power through music education. Anne is in her 36th year in education. She is currently the K-12 Music Program Manager for San Diego Unified School District, supervising music educators at 117 elementary schools. Prior to this, she taught kindergarten through eighth grade music for 22 years and high school music for 10 years. Anne is also the president of the California Music Educators Association.
Connect with Anne and learn more about her...2023-03-2740 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 44: Empowering Students With Empathy ProjectsThis week, instead of interviewing a guest, Theresa interviewed Kathryn about empathy projects she has done with her elementary music students. Kathryn currently teaches K-5th grade general music in Northbrook, Illinois. In addition to being a co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, Kathryn also writes with Abigail Blair as part of the Blair Finch Project. In this interview, Kathryn shares how a STEAM project involving adaptive instruments helped students incorporate empathy in the creative process.
Connect with Kathryn and learn more about her work:
Full STEAM Ahead: https://lorenz.com/shop/elementary-classroom/fun...2023-02-2728 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 43: Why Everyone Should Take Time to ReflectThis week Kathryn and Theresa had the opportunity to talk to Lori Schwartz Reichl about an invaluable topic - reflection! Lori taught middle school band in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Currently, she provides professional development for music educators, does guest conducting and adjudication work, and writes for music educators and administrators. Lori also recently completed a doctoral degree in music education. One of Lori’s passions is reflection, and in this interview she shares why and how everyone - music educators and music students - should include reflection as part of their practice.
Connect with Lori to learn more...2023-02-1334 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 42: Scaffolding Peer Feedback for Student OwnershipThis week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Michelle Rose. Michelle teaches middle and high school general music at a virtual school in North Carolina. She’s been teaching music online since before the pandemic! Michelle is also a PhD student at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Michelle is no stranger to Pass the Baton! She was actually featured as the encore story in Chapter 8 of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students. In this interview, Michelle talks to us about the value of peer feedback and how we can scaffold this process to meet the needs of our st...2023-01-3045 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 41: Empower Students to Practice With PurposeIn episode 41, Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing music educators from Fairfax, Virginia - Katie LaBrie and Tracy Magwire! Katie LaBrie taught orchestra in Fairfax County Public Schools for over 16 years and is currently the new Orchestra Division Editor for Randall Standridge Music Publications. Tracy Magwire is in her 19th year teaching band also in Fairfax County. In this interview, Katie and Tracy shared their “Big IDEA” method, to help students practice with purpose and become more independent musicians.
Connect with Katie and Tracy to learn more about their work:
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katie...2023-01-1639 min
Tarot VisionsEpisode 189-The Weiser Tarot Chat with Judika Illes and Kathryn Sky-Peck#189:Chatting about The Weiser Tarot with Judika Illes and the researcher/designer Kathryn Sky-PeckRose chats with Kathryn Sky-Peck and Judia Illes about the Weiser Tarot, inspired by the 65 Anniversary of Weiser as well as the 70th Anniversary of Pamala Colman Smith’s passing, and how their Tarot journeys lead them to create this new celebration of a classic.Donald Weiser and Red Wheel/Weiser Books:https://redwheelweiser.com/about-us/Pictorial Key to the Tarot book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pictorial_Key_to_the_TarotStuart Kaplin:https://ww...2023-01-1337 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 40: Season 2 Mid-year HighlightsIn this episode, Kathryn and Theresa look back at the highlights from the first half of season two.
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Should Have Listened to My Mother PodcastHOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Four Strong Women's Lifetime Commitment To Making The Invisible More Visible With Guest Author And Translator Kathryn SpinkKathryn was born in the Himalayas. However, both her parents were English and had the same desire of "going out to India, spreading the Gospel message and serving the poor," explains my guest.Living in Vienna as a young girl, Kathryn remembers her parents taking in refugees who were seeking political asylum and it was normal to have refugees sleeping on their floor regularly. These memories had a profound effect on Kathryn and she was certain that this is how her interests in helping the less fortunate came to be. Kathryn shares that her mother wa...2022-12-1330 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 39: Student-Created Games for Student-Centered LearningIn Episode 39, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Tina Huynh, an assistant professor of music education at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington. Currently, Tina teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education. Previously, Tina taught elementary general music in Southern California. In this interview, Tina shares how she used student-created games to create learner-centered experiences in her music classes.
Check out Tina's website, http://tinaahuynh.com, to learn more about her work.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 38: Amateurism in Music EducationIn episode 38, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Tom FitzStephens, a high school music teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. Tom’s teaching assignment includes chorus, AP music theory, and guitar classes. He has a master’s degree in choral conducting and a PhD in music education. Tom considered himself a relatively traditional choral teacher until he started working towards his PhD. Learning about different styles and philosophies of music education expanded his view of what the music classroom could be. Teaching for amateurism helps students see how music will benefit their lives beyond participating in the school ensemble.
You ca...2022-11-2134 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 37: Creative Thinking in MusicIn episode 37, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Roger Coss, a music educator in California. After getting his bachelors and masters degrees in jazz studies, Roger was teaching second grade at a charter school in San Jose, California while working on a doctoral degree. It was then he discovered how much he enjoyed teaching and made the switch to teach music. Currently, Roger teaches at Hickman Charter School near Modesto, California. He is an avid rock climber and often compares exploration in climbing to the importance of exploration in music. In this interview, Roger talks to us about the importance...2022-11-0734 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 36: How Student Agency Can Transform an EnsembleIn Episode 36, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Heather Fortune, a music educator in Philadelphia, PA. Heather is a professional flutist, with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in flute performance from Boston University. She was a freelance musician for 10-years in the Philadelphia area before becoming a flute teacher at a Quaker school in the city. After 4 years of teaching private lessons at the school, Heather was hired as the full time instrumental music teacher. Since that time, Heather has worked with the students to create a program that is musically satisfying and empowering for everyone involved.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 35: Empowered Educators Will Empower Their StudentsIn Episode 35, Theresa and Kathryn talked to music educator, Zach Rush. Zach began his teaching career in international schools, teaching music in both Dubai and Pakistan. He returned to the US to get a master’s degree and then began teaching elementary general music in Arlington, Virginia. This school year, he has moved closer to home to teach music in Iowa City. In addition to teaching music, Zach is also interested in research, and how educators can use that to inform their practice.
You can connect with Zach and learn more about his work here:
Twitter: @MrZ...2022-10-1047 min
Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark HistoryDelayed Justice — Part 1: The Murders of Kathryn-Mary Herbert & Theresa HildebrandtEpisode 238: In Abbotsford, B.C., on the evening of September 24, 1975, Kathryn-Mary Herbert, age 11, was abducted while on her way home from a friend’s home. Last seen The girl’s body was discovered almost two months later on the Matsqui Indian Reserve north of Abbotsford. Investigators determined that she was likely murdered on the day she’d disappeared.In May 1976, Theresa Hildebrandt, 15, vanished without a trace from her Aldergrove, B.C. home. F Police believed she might be a runaway, but her family felt otherwise. or nearly four years no one knew what had become of Theresa. In March o...2022-10-031h 11
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 34: Empowering ALL students using Universal Design for LearningIn episode 34, we talked to Elise Hackl-Blumstein, a former accessible music educator and current student-services coordinator in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Elise has experience teaching preschool through eighth grade music, and also has created an accessible arts organization focused on accessibility in all arts. She is passionate about making sure all students have access to music and music education. In this interview, Elise shares how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a beneficial framework for teaching all music students.
You can connect with Elise and learn more about her work here:
Instagram: @accessibleclassrooms
Website: Elise Hackl-Blumstein
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 33: Fostering Independent MusiciansEpisode 33 features an interview with two outstanding educators who are no strangers to Pass the Baton - Amy Rever-Oberle and Lauren Staniszewski. Amy is the band director at Hart Middle School in Rochester Hills, Michigan where she teaches 6th through 8th grade band. Lauren is the band director at Stoney Creek High School, also in Rochester Hills, where she teaches three high school concert bands, marching band, jazz band, and collaborates with Amy to teach one section of 6th grade band. Both educators have found that empowering their music students begins with teaching them to become independent musicians.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 32: Creativity With a Student First Mindset, featuring Jodi BlackshawIn Episode 32, Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of speaking with Australian composer and educator Jodie Blackshaw. Jodie is a third-generation teacher. Her grandmother was one of the first people to practice Orff-Schulwerk in Australia, and her father taught in a one-room schoolhouse. Jodie’s work for concert band is nothing short of innovative. Her focus on student creativity is unmatched, which is such an amazing example of giving students ownership of their music making.
Learn more about Jodie and her work here:
Website: Jodie Blackshaw
Teaching Performance Through Composition
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers31: Creating a Culture for Student Empowerment, featuring Matthew ArauWelcome to season 2 of the Pass the Baton podcast! In Episode 31, Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Dr. Matthew Arau, a professor of music at Lawrence University Conservatory in Appleton, Wisconsin. Prior to teaching at Lawrence, Matthew taught middle school and high school band in Loveland, Colorado. Matthew is passionate about incorporating mindset and leadership strategies in his teaching, and spoke about how we can use these to create a culture for student empowerment. He is the author of the book, Upbeat: Mindfulness, Mindset, and Leadership in Music Education and Beyond, and is also the founder of Upbeat Global.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 30: Recap and HighlightsThis week, Kathryn and Theresa recap their school years and discuss some common themes from this season of the Pass the Baton podcast. Some of the highlights include:
The importance of building relationships. Dr. Scott Edgar talks about this in Episode 27: The Connection Between SEL and Student Empowerment
When making any shifts in instruction, it's important to start small. Scott Sheehan shares how to do this when looking at the national standards in Episode 23: Empowerment in the Standards
Our goal is to build independent, lifelong musicians. Krystal Williams discusses how she uses technology to do this in Episode 29: Usin...2022-06-2020 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 29: Using Technology to Promote Student OwnershipThis week we spoke with Krystal Williams, a public school music educator in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Krystal teaches music theory and composition at Northwestern High School and also teaches at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, as a woodwind adjunct. Krystal is the music technology chair for the Maryland Music Educators Association. She is passionate about incorporating technology into her music classes, and helping other music educators do the same.
Connect with Krystal and learn more about her work here:
Maryland Music Educators Association Technology Page
Diary of a Lady Band Director
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 28: The Connection Between Culturally Responsive Teaching and Student OwnershipThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Cuthbertson, an elementary general music teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia. Ashley has taught music in a variety of settings, teaching private lessons, school students of all ages, and even adults at a nearby university. Ashley loves working with kids and helping them connect their learning outside the classroom. One of her passions includes creating culturally responsive music classes.
Learn more about Ashley and her work here:
Website: www.ashleycuthbertson.com
Twitter: @ACuthbertson10
Instagram: @ACuthbertson10
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 27 - The Connection Between SEL and Student Empowerment, featuring Scott EdgarThis week’s interview was a real treat, as Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Dr. Scott Edgar about a very important topic: social emotional learning (SEL). Scott is an associate professor of music at Lake Forest College and also the department chair. He began his career teaching K-12 music in Dayton, Ohio before earning a PhD from the University of Michigan. It was there he developed an interest in SEL. Besides teaching at Lake Forest, Scott is also Director of Practice and Research for the Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 26: Student Ownership Through Active ThinkingThis week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Brian Weidner, an assistant professor of music education at Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brian spent twelve years teaching high school band prior to earning a PhD from Northwestern University. Much of his work now spawned from the various questions he asked during his time teaching public school music, such as, how do we build classrooms that emphasize musical independence?
Connect with Brian and learn more:
Brian N. Weidner, Music Educator
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers25: The Power of a Mission StatementThis week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Kevin Feher, a high school band director in Southeast Pennsylvania. After graduating from Duquesne University with a degree in music education, Kevin taught in a variety of settings before joining the music department at Penn Ridge High School, where he has taught for the last seven years. In this interview, Kevin talks about how he incorporates mission statements in his high school band program.
Connect with Kevin and learn more:
F-Flat Books - Kevin Feher
Musicast Podcast
Musicast Episode 2.14: Kevin Feher - Finding Balance Through Student Leadership
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#MusicEdLove PodcastPassing the Baton: Empowering ALL Students with Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch
You All! I just loved working on this podcast episode with my good friends Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover. On this episode, they chat a bit about intrinsic motivation, recorder pen pals (!!!!), sentence stems, empowering students, and SO much more!
Check out more by listening and check out Theresa’s FREE professional development HERE!
Full STEAM Ahead: Lessons to shift instruction, empower students, and transform your music classroom
Everyone Loves a Story: Bringing Books to Life Through Music
@Singingfinch1Pass the Baton Book
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2022-04-0638 min#MusicEdLove PodcastPassing the Baton: Empowering ALL Students with Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch
You All! I just loved working on this podcast episode with my good friends Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover. On this episode, they chat a bit about intrinsic motivation, recorder pen pals (!!!!), sentence stems, empowering students, and SO much more!
Check out more by listening and check out Theresa’s FREE professional development HERE!
Full STEAM Ahead: Lessons to shift instruction, empower students, and transform your music classroom
Everyone Loves a Story: Bringing Books to Life Through Music
@Singingfinch1Pass the Baton Book
Blog: Off the Beaten Path
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 24: Empowering English Language Learners in MusicThis week Kathryn and Theresa interviewed Angela Ammerman, an adjunct professor of music at George Mason University in Northern Virginia. Angela is a lifelong music educator, teaching her dolls to sing as a young child, teaching private lessons in her neighborhood as a middle school student, and working as a counselor at a strings camp in high school. This helped her realize early on the importance of music when building community and shaped her development as a music educator.
One of Angela’s passions involves working with English Language Learners (ELLs), which began when she was teaching at...2022-04-0440 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 23: Empowerment in the StandardsThis week Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of interviewing NAfME president-elect, Scott Sheehan! In addition to his NAfME responsibilities, Scott is the high school band director and K-12 music department chair in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He is involved with PMEA, working with their Leadership Academy and the Model Curriculum Framework project. Scott is also a Conn-Selmer educational clinician. Along with his varied roles and teaching experiences, Scott is very knowledgeable about the national music standards launched in 2014. He even worked on one of the revision teams, providing feedback on the performance track before the standards were officially released.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 22: The Value of Creativity in Young EnsembleThis week’s interview features Matt Clauhs, an associate professor of Music Education at Ithaca College. Matt’s background includes degrees at Penn State University (B.S.), the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (M.M.) and Temple University (Ph.D.), as well as experience teaching band students at both the elementary and high school levels. As a jazz saxophone player, Matt has always been interested in incorporating creativity and improvisation in all areas of music education, not just jazz studies. Not only is it a positive and rewarding experience for students, creativity and artistic literacy are part of our national musi...2022-03-0732 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 21: Making the Shift Toward EmpowermentThis week’s interview features Melissa Clark, a music teacher in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Currently, Melissa teaches 4th-6th grade strings and sixth grade general music. She also has experience teaching 7th and 8th grade strings. In this interview, Melissa talks to us about the small shifts she’s made in her music classes to empower students!
Connect With Melissa:
Twitter and Instagram: @ClarkLISmusic
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Recess DutyRecess Duty Episode 015 - Kathryn Finch & Theresa HooverThank you to our sponsor, Toddle, for sponsoring the premiere of Season 2 of Recess Duty! TIES is back for its third and largest edition yet. Designed to be a festival of learning like no other, TIES 2022 will feature 100+ phenomenal thinkers and doers across 10+ unique session formats.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 20: A Student-Centered Approach to Secondary General MusicWelcome back! This week, Kathryn and Theresa interviewed Rachael Sanguinetti, a middle school music teacher in Rochester, New York. Rachael’s teaching load includes middle school chorus and a variety of general music classes, such as 6th grade foundational music, audio production and modern band, ukulele, and more. Being at an independent school, Rachael has the flexibility to create courses the students are most interested in - which is perfect for student empowerment!
Connect with Rachael and learn more:
Website
Instagram: @mssangteachesmusic
Creating a Student-Centered Secondary General Music Classroom
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 19: A Performance Planned By StudentsThis week Kathryn and Theresa talked to Mandy Hollingshead, an international band teacher. Mandy has taught in the Middle East, Hong Kong, and Beijing. Prior to teaching internationally, Mandy taught band in Canada. One thing Mandy has tried to incorporate in all of her schools is having students help with concert planning.
Connect with Mandy:
Twitter: @MHollingshead
Email: msmandy@mhollingshead.com
Website: www.mhollingshead.com
Teaching Brewed Podcast
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 18: The Student-Centered Modern BandThis week, we were excited to interview Shemeka Nash, a band director in Chicago, Illinois. Shemeka currently teaches 7th-12th grade band at Morgan Park High School and is also the fine arts department chair. She has done a lot of great things for the band program at Morgan Park, including creating a student-centered modern band.
Connect with Shemeka and learn more:
Student-Centered Decision-Making in Modern Band
Morgan Park High School: Shemeka Nash
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 17: A Student-Centered Choral ProgramThis week’s interview features Brian Ackles, a vocal music teacher at Marcellus High School, in Marcellus, NY. Brian has taught in his current position for 20 years, and previously taught middle school and elementary school music. In this interview, Brian talks about his student-centered choral program.
Connect with Brian and learn more:
Email: brianoackles@gmail.com
Leading Voices: Purposeful Teaching Through Agile-Centered Instruction
By Teaching We Learn - Students Teaching Students
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 16: Using Learning Centers to Promote Student Ownership in MusicThis week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Levi Allison, a music teacher in South Korea. Levi has taught music in Kuwait and China, and currently teaches first through third grade general music at Chadwick International School. Levi’s school follows the IBPYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme) framework and inquiry-based learning is prevalent in his classroom. In this interview, Levi talked to us about he incorporates learning centers in his music classes.
Connect with Levi and learn more:
Twitter: @Levi_Allison42
Recess Duty Podcast
LinkedIn: Levi Allison
Website: www.leviallison.com
Blog post: Empowering Student Ownership Through Cho...2021-11-2934 min
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 15: Creativity Through Music Composition (Part 3)This week’s interview features one of our co-authors, Theresa Hoover. Theresa is a former middle school band director, currently working as a music education and technology integration specialist. In this episode, Theresa talks about how she incorporated creativity and music composition in her middle school band classes.
Connect with Theresa and learn more:
www.musicaltheresa.com
Twitter: @MusicalTheresa
Instagram: @MusicalTheresa
Creativity With Composing Pieces
13 Moons, by Jodie Blackshaw
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 14: Creativity Through Music Composition (Part 2 of 3)This week’s interview features Robby Burns, a middle school band and general music teacher in Howard County, Maryland. Robby talks about how he incorporates creativity and music composition in his middle school band classes.
Connect with Robby:
Twitter: @robbyburns
www.Robbyburns.com
Music Ed Tech Talk
Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers
Music Ed Tech Talk Podcast
Music Ed Tech Talk YouTube Channel
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 13: Creativity Through Music Composition (Part 1 of 3)This week’s interview features Sonya Knussen, a music educator, singer, and composer, currently living in Maryland. Sonya also runs Go Compose North America, an organization that provides music composition workshops for students. Sonya comes from a musical family, and always knew she was going to be a musician. As a result, she’s found a variety of ways to share her music both as a performer and an educator.
Connect with Sonya:
Instagram: @singsthings and @gocomposena
Sonya's website
Go Compose North America
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 12: Project Based Learning in Music ClassesThis week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dianne Nelson, a choral teacher at Talmadge Middle School in Independence, Oregon. Dianne has experience in a variety of settings, including degrees in biology and music education, teaching experience in early childhood and Waldorf settings, and a current position teaching music pedagogy at Western Oregon University. One of Dianne’s passions in education is project based learning, which she shared about in this interview.
Connect with Dianne:
Email: DianneKNelson@gmail.com
Facebook
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 11: Crafting Student-Centered Lessons (Part 2 of 2)In part two of this interview, Kathryn and Theresa continue the conversation with Jesse Rathgeber, a music education professor at Augustana College. Jesse discusses his views on planning and teaching student-centered music classes. Jesse’s wealth of knowledge and passion for music education are evident, creating an interview you don’t want to miss.
Connect with Jesse:
Twitter & Instagram: @Jesse_Rathgeber
Email: jesserathgeber@augustana.edu
Jesse's website
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 10: Crafting Student-Centered Lesson (Part 1 of 2)In this two-part interview, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Jesse Rathgeber, a music education professor at Augustana College, about his views on planning and teaching student-centered music classes. Jesse’s wealth of knowledge and passion for music education are evident, creating an interview you don’t want to miss.
Connect with Jesse:
Twitter & Instagram: @Jesse_Rathgeber
Email: jesserathgeber@augustana.edu
Jesse's website
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 09: Creativity and Improvisation in Ensembles (Part 3 of 3)Sarah Gulish is a high school music teacher outside of Philadelphia, PA. She teaches orchestra, guitar, and “Creativity and Collaboration,” which is a required course at her school. Sarah is a 2007 graduate of Temple University, where she later earned a PhD in Music Education. Sarah runs F-flat Books, a music education publishing company, and along with Marissa Guarriello and Matt Shaffer, co-wrote the book, The Creative String Orchestra.
Connect with Sarah:
Sarah@fflatbooks.com
F-flat Books on Twitter & Instagram: @fflatbooks
Musicast Podcast
The Creative String Orchestra
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 08: Creativity and Improvisation in Ensembles (Part 2 of 3)Matthew Shaffer is middle school orchestra director in State College, PA. While Matt is primarily an orchestral cellist, he also played in a band in high school. That band experience, jamming with friends, drove him towards incorporating creative activities with his students. Matt is also a co-author of the book, The Creative String Orchestra, which describes ways orchestra teachers can incorporate more creativity in their classes. In this interview, Matt talks about how he does this with his own students.
Connect with Matthew:
mas55@scasd.org
F-flat Books: Matthew Shaffer
The Creative String Orchestra
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 07: Creativity and Improvisation in Ensemble (Part 1 of 3)Marissa Guarriello is a 6th-12th grade orchestra teacher in the Penn Ridge School District, in Eastern Pennsylvania. Marissa is an advocate for creativity in the orchestra classroom, even though that’s not how she got her start in music! In this interview, Marissa talks about how she made this transition and why she feels it has been so beneficial to her students.
Connect with Marissa:
mguarriello47@gmail.com
F-flat Books: Marissa Guarriello
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 06: Empowering Students Through GamesAbigail Blair is pre-k through 5th-grade general music teacher in the Chicago suburbs. She has a bachelor's degree from Augustana College and a master’s degree from Boston University. Abigail has created several games that help empower her music students. Check out this episode to learn about "Jazz Idol," "World's Got Talent," "The Joey Awards" and more!
Connect with Abigail:
Twitter: @AbigailSBlair
Instagram: @MusicWestmoor
Building Musical Minds
Blair Finch Project: Gamification Freebies
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 05: Empowering Students With VideosSteve Selfridge has been teaching in Garnet Valley School district in southeast PA for 20 years, teaching elementary band, middle school jazz band, and now high school band. Steve has had outstanding success creating videos to empower his band students and band students around the world!
Connect with Steve:
https://www.drselfridgemusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/drselfridgemusic
https://www.instagram.com/drselfridge/
https://www.facebook.com/DrSelfridge
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 04: Checklists for Student OwnershipHolly Gage is an elementary and middle school band director in South Dakota. She has taught in a variety of settings in both South Dakota and Washington DC and during that time has worked to make her classrooms student centered. Holly likes to use checklists in her band room to give students ownership of their music making.
Connect with Holly on Facebook
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 03: Student-Selected RepertoireLaura Johnson is a band director at a Title I middle school in Chesapeake, Virginia. Laura is passionate about having students select repertoire in her ensembles. She was inspired by her own high school band experience, where she and her classmates were given the opportunity to do this. Laura feels that many times directors choose music they think the students will like. However, instead of making this assumption, she believes it’s more powerful to let the students have some choice. As a result, Laura has identified a six-step process for having students select repertoire in her ensembles.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 02: Inquiry in Music ClassesMichelle Baldwin is a music teacher and instructional coach at Anastasis Academy in Centennial, Colorado. She has been teaching music for 25+ years in a variety of settings and has been at Anastasis Academy since 2011. Michelle talked to us about how she incorporates inquiry into her music classes.
Connect with Michelle on Twitter: @michellek107
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersEpisode 01: Creating a Charity ConcertAllison Rakickas is a junior high school band director in Aptakisic-Tripp School District in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. She’s been in Aptakisic-Tripp School District for 20+ years, first teaching 5th and 6th grade band, and now 7th and 8th grade band. Allison joined us to talk about a charity concert her students planned and implemented.
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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music TeachersHappy Birthday, Pass the Baton!On November 1st, Pass the Baton turns 1-year-old! Learn more about how it all started, where we are now, and what's to come in the future!
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Music Ed Tech Talk#42 - Pass the Baton, with Theresa HooverTheresa returns to talk about career changing, COVID practices worth bringing into this school year, productivity apps, and empowering student creativity! 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, Blink Session Music. Show Notes: Blink Session Music 14 - Empowering Performing Ensembles at a Distance, With Theresa Hoover Ducassoux Using Jamboard in the Music Classroom Craft Obsidian Ligh...2021-09-301h 52
i want what SHE has#170 Mary Haddad and Ann Pierre-Louis "All Black Lives Matter"Mary Haddad is an artist and student who took an idea she had about how to respond to the repeated destruction of a Black Lives Matter sign and turned that idea into a transformational, collaborative, creative experience for students of both the Oakwood Friends School, where the sign had been destroyed, and Spackenkill community which she's a part of. The result of her efforts is a beautiful mural commemorating the lives of just a few who have been killed by police in the past several years.Also joining in our conversation is student clerk of the Oakwood...2021-05-031h 45
Music Ed Tech Talk#14 - Empowering Performing Ensembles at a Distance, with Theresa Hoover DucassouxTheresa Hoover Ducassoux joins the show to talk about technology for teaching band at a distance, productivity methodologies, Google apps for personal and school use, Flipgrid, empowering students, and more... Other topics: Personal productivity systems and apps The Getting Things Done Methodology Teaching band online Being creative with whatever teaching scenario and schedule your district is moving forward with this fall Engaging students with musical performance using the Flipgrid video service Google apps for personal productivity Google apps for classroom teaching Organizing files in Google Drive Automating band warm ups Chamber music breakout groups using Google Meet and...2020-08-081h 40
To a TAlexa, play "music that makes me feel damn good"Grab your hard hats and diving gear because we're deconstructing and deep diving (wow Theresa you are the pinnacle of humor) into a whole bunch of music that I love and "that makes me feel damn good." These are artists that I've been listening to for a while, some new artists that I've just recently found, and some in between. This is the longest episode of To a T yet, so strap in y'all and get ready to hear some tunes that will blow your mind and make you feel possibly a range of emotions, but mostly feel on...2020-02-251h 04
Swallow Your Pride Podcast095 – Kathryn “Kate” Williams M.S., CCC-SLP – Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and SolutionsKate Williams is getting a doctorate all about compassion fatigue and burnout, especially as they apply to SLPs.
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Discover Most Popular Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalDark Destroyer Audiobook by Kathryn Le VequeListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Dark Destroyer
Subtitle: De Wolfe Pack/Reign of the House of de Winter
Author: Kathryn Le Veque
Narrator: Gethyn Edwards
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-22-16
Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes
Genres: Romance, Historical
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AD 1380. The great-grandson of the legendary William de Wolfe is not as his family had hoped; although a man of legendary skill and strength like his great-grandfather, Gates de Wolfe is something of a legendary rake as well. A...2016-02-2210h 49
Discover Most Popular Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalWhile Angels Slept Audiobook by Kathryn Le VequeListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: While Angels Slept
Author: Kathryn Le Veque
Narrator: Kevin Archer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-22-15
Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes
Genres: Romance, Historical
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AD 1139 - When her husband perishes in a skirmish, the Lady Cantia du Bexley Penden is distraught. Her husband was assisting the mighty Viscount Winterton in the battle for the throne between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois, caught, like most men, in a vicious struggle for the rightful...2015-06-2212h 26
Discover Most Popular Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalThe Thunder Lord Audiobook by Kathryn Le VequeListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Thunder Lord
Subtitle: The de Shera Brotherhood, Book 1
Author: Kathryn Le Veque
Narrator: Gethyn Edwards
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-20-15
Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 144 votes
Genres: Romance, Historical
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AD 1258 - As Henry III spends most of his time in France, focused on his French favorites, powerful English barons, including Simon de Montfort, begin to form an alliance against him. Rising to power in this dark and uncertain time is the House...2015-05-208h 55