Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators
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.
Brought to you by Christian Fortner Music.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
#30: What Excellence Looks Like as a Music Teacher | With Frank Eychaner (Part 1)
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Enjoy the first part of our interview with Dr. Frank Eychaner, who is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Arkansas. In this episode…
#29: Big Schools vs. Small Schools - Is There A Difference? | With Jason Jones
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This week, we welcome Jason Jones to the podcast, who is the band director at Central High School in San Angelo, Texas. Jason has much experience in both larg…
#28: How Student Leaders Can Positively Contribute to Classroom Culture | With Sarah Gleason (Part 2)
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In the second part of our interview with the New Canaan High School Choir Director, Sarah Gleason provides simple ways that student leaders can help influence…
#27: Creating Community Through Student Leadership | With Sarah Gleason (Part 1)
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This is the first part of our two-part interview with Sarah Gleason, Choral Director of the New Canaan High School Choir. In this episode, Sarah stresses the …
#26: Evolving Concerts to Engage Audiences | With Jeff Goolsby
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Dr. Jeff Goolsby, Director of Choral Activities at Abilene Christian University, joins us to discuss how he came to be a choir director and how he takes many …
#25: Fostering a Culture of Success in an Ensemble | With Troy Robertson
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This week, we have Dr. Troy Robertson, head choral director at Tarleton State University, join us on the show! Troy has worked with many different choirs acro…
#24: The True Purpose and Practice of Conductors | With Miguel Harth-Bedoya
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In this week's episode, we have the privilege of talking to Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor of the Baylor University Symphony Orchestra and Director of Orchest…
#23: How Composers Can HELP Music Educators | With Luke McMillan
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This week, we sit down with composer Luke McMillan, who is very well-known for creating accessible marching shows for small school band programs. Luke tells u…
#22: Creating Enthusiasm Through Ensemble Innovation | With Darcy Radcliffe
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Darcy Radcliffe, former orchestra director at Abilene and Cooper High Schools, created a new type of string orchestra ensemble called Revolution Strings. Afte…
#21: How Band Directors Handle an Onslaught of Necessary Planning | With Jon Kraemer
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For music educators, the constant task of having to observe, evaluate, and improve is imperative for having a successful experience for students. However, thi…
#20: Uniting Different Ensembles and Experiences | With Allison King
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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…
#19: How to Keep Your Students Accountable in the Music Classroom
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It can be hard leading a rehearsal when your students don't have the motivation to try in your classroom. In this week's episode, we discuss different ways yo…
#18: How to Discipline Your Students and Earn Their Respect | With Reece Kingcade
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One of the hardest aspects of teaching for many people is disciplining students while keeping them engaged and enjoying the class as a whole. In this episode,…
#17: From Composer, to Teacher, to Administrator: A Variety of Leadership Positions | With Jeffrey Cottrell
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Dr. Jeffrey Cottrell is the Associate Dean of the School of Music at Hardin-Simmons University. He is also the director of the HSU Jazz Band, a private instru…
#16: The Makers of Music and the Dreamers of Dreams
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As the school year begins, we wanted to simply share with you all some words of encouragement. Please take them to heart as you begin and continue throughout …
#15: 12 Accessible Tools to Make Your Life Easier in the Music Classroom
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As the new school year begins, we wanted to share 12 tools that can help you in your everyday tasks in the music classroom. Most of these are either free or v…
#14: How to Work with Middle Schoolers in the Music Classroom | With Lyndsey Ransford
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Everybody knows it: Middle Schoolers are quite the adventure to work with in any classroom, but especially in a musical setting. Lyndsey Ransford, Head Choral…
#13: How Classroom Structure Sets the Stage for Success | With Wendy Weeks
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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, a…
#12: Patience and Authenticity as a Composer and Teacher | With Remel Derrick
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In this week's episode, choral composer and assistant choral director at Abilene High School, Remel Derrick joins us on the podcast to discuss his composition…
#11: How To Stay Grounded Through Physical, Mental, and Emotional Habits | With Serayah Peters
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Serayah Peters is a private vocal instructor, as well as the director of the a-cappella group BackBeat from Chorus Abilene. She joins us on this week's episod…