Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

Dec 02 2024 43 ep. 53 mins 1

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Listen as Christian, a young composer, and Kara, a young choir director, interview music teachers of all kinds in order to learn everything they can about music education. This is the perfect podcast for beginning and veteran music educators alike, as well as composers and music students. Whether you teach choir, band, orchestra, or something else, all are welcome! It's time to go beyond the measure.
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#43: The Beauty of Lessons and Carols Services | With Chris Rosborough

Dec 02 2024 54 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!This week, we have Dr. Chris Rosborough, Director of Choral Activities at Howard Payne University joins us on the show to discuss how Lessons and Carols services can fit into any church's holiday schedule. We also talk about the necessity to innovate in a variety of circumstances - including only having a small number of musicians in your en

#42: The Power of Traditions in an Ensemble | With Jay Lester (Part 2)

Nov 18 2024 41 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!In the second part of our interview with HSU Cowboy Band Director Jay Lester, we learn about the different traditions the he incorporates in his band - and how traditions in your own ensemble can bring a greater sense of community to the group.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part

#41: Through the Eyes of an Administrator | With Jay Lester (Part 1)

Nov 04 2024 46 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!This week, former Fine Arts Director of Abilene ISD Jay Lester joins us to discuss the many roles that an administrator plays in music education. He also shows the key things that admin looks for when hiring, as well what you should and should not do during a music teacher job interview!Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow ou

#40: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy | With Loyd Hawthorne

Oct 21 2024 43 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!We had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Loyd Hawthorne to learn how he impacted the lives of countless students over the course of his career. From conducting all-state choirs to traveling across the state of Texas to recruit for his program, Dr. Hawthorne tells us the secret to making a difference in the lives of students: Intentionality.

#39: Tone Sets the Tone for Success | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 2)

Oct 06 2024 47 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!In the second part of our interview with Mary Jane Phillips, we learn the story behind her ensembles' successes - and how great tone quality in her groups was the foundation of that success. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how her "SOS" and "Choir Hacks" materials came to be - as well as a glimpse of what's currently in the wor

#38: Middle School Music Hacks | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 1)

Sep 22 2024 50 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!We are excited to welcome Mary Jane Phillips onto the show, who is a well-known mentor for choir directors across the country and co-author of the SOS sight-reading books. She is also the creator of “Choir Hacks,” her TPT store materials. Mary Jane joins us to discuss how to manage the middle school classroom and handle the many obstacle

#37: Student Connection as the Foundation of Music-Making | With Mike Lunney

Sep 09 2024 53 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Measure - Season 2!Many of us get so caught up in creating music that we forget that we are actually creating leaders. Student leadership and connection is the foundation of everything else we do in the classroom, and our success as a group depends on it. The goal, therefore, is to make the group gr

#36: The Importance of Honesty to Students... And Yourself | With Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit

May 26 2024 61 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!Welcome to end of "Season 1" of Beyond the Measure! Our final guest is Tanatchaya (Tanya) Chanphanitpornkit, who is the orchestra director of many different ensembles, including the Crescendo Orchestra at the New York Youth Symphony. We discuss with Tanya the significance that honesty and vulnerability can hold in earning the trust of studen

#35: How To Grow Your Conducting Skills | With Andrew Kim

Feb 04 2024 62 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!We've all heard that there is much more beneath the "tip of the iceberg" when it comes to conducting, but what does that actually look like? And what best practices can we do as conductors to grow as music educators?This week, Dr. Andrew Kim of the New York Youth Symphony and Conducting Institute joins us to share his story of how he became

#34: Acknowledging What Skills Need to Improve | With Andrea Cruz

Jan 21 2024 45 mins

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!Being in a profession like music education comes with a lot of scrutiny. This can cause a lot of stress on us and make us afraid to be truly vulnerable - and not just with other people, but with ourselves. It’s important to take time to look in the mirror and ask ourselves “What am I struggling with in the classroom?” and “What steps