Music (ed) Matters
A burst of energy for your commute! For future educators, those currently making music in any setting, or those wanting to see what really matters in the minds of music education professionals. *Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell but adapted for this platform.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 139: Episode 139 - Spencer Burch: New Years Reflections + Culture & Leadership Transfers
Happy New Year from the Burches! Join host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch and her husband, Spencer Burch as they test out the new “warm-up” and “end-of-show” questions and talk about culture, leadership, …
00:25:11 |
Tue 03 Jan 2023
Episode 138: Episode 138 - "THE DR IS IN" talking about Advocacy & Collaboration + “The Business of Choir” AUDIOBOOK SAMPLE
Wrapping up the year with a mash-up of two of my favorite things in this "Dr is In" Episode: Advocacy & Collaboration and how it all connects to communicating what we do as music folks in impactful w…
00:21:58 |
Tue 27 Dec 2022
Episode 137: Episode 137 - Dr. Damion Womack: Singing in the Scope
Let’s talk choral tone - as in what is it, how do we develop it, and why - choral programming - especially related to text selection and singer/audience goals, - and inclusion in the classroom - all…
00:50:16 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
Episode 136: Episode 136 - Jim Gaven: Key of Awesome Music
In this conversation, we talk about positively impacting the lives of people who have developmental disabilities (children, teens, and adults), Alzheimer's/Dementia, and drug/alcohol addiction throug…
00:39:28 |
Tue 13 Dec 2022
Episode 135: Episode 135 - Kirsten Oberoi: No Audition Ever
Massachusetts native Kirsten Oberoi is the Founding Artistic Director of the South Shore Children’s Chorus, and also taught public school chorus at the secondary level for eight years in both Massach…
00:36:24 |
Tue 06 Dec 2022
Episode 134: Episode 134 - Kathryn Patricia Cobbler: The Role of the Arts in the Classroom
As you’re heading into the rush of concert season while also wrapping up this semester and starting to think about January, this episode is perfect! Meet loop pedal violist, composer, and educator Ka…
00:30:49 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
Episode 133: Episode 133 - Garrett Breeze: “Canon vs. the Career” - Music Industry & Commercial Music Education
In this episode, you’ll learn all about commercial music including a definition, where to find the music, why to program the music, and so much more! Meet composer, arranger, educator and presenter, …
00:44:05 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
Episode 132: Episode 132 - Chronicles of a First-Year Teacher (after the first concert) with Kyle Feather - PART TWO
You first met first-year teacher, Mr. Kyle Feather, back in Episode 120 when we got a chance to talk to him on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! In this episode, Mr. Feather is back as we chronicle the life o…
00:04:00 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
Episode 131: Episode 131 - Dr. Tucker Biddlecombe: Macro Ideas…the Art of Authentically Enveloping the Big Idea
Meet Dr. Tucker Biddlecombe, Director of Choral Activities at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, where he conducts the Vanderbilt Chorale and Glee Club, and serves as Coordinator of Music…
00:54:00 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
Episode 130: Episode 130 - Dr. Tim Westerhaus (an Advocacy & Collaboration Curated Episode)
In this month’s Advocacy & Collaboration Curated Episode, we speak to committee member, Dr. Tim Westerhaus as he talks us through ways to advocate for our profession and for music education. This qui…
00:28:43 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
Episode 129: Episode 129 - Dr. Francis Cathlina: 7 Essentials for Developing Voices in Choir
Vocal pedagogy - the study of the art (and science) of voice teaching - can sound a bit intimidating, but not in this episode! Get your note-taking tools ready - this episode is jammed full of tips, …
01:04:45 |
Tue 25 Oct 2022
Episode 128: Episode 128 - Dr. Alissa Rowe: Using choral music as a catalyst to bring humanity together.
How do we think "outside the box" with choral programming? How (and why) should we use this "outside of the box" thinking to bring singers and communities together? In this episode, you’ll hear from …
00:48:31 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Episode 127: Episode 127 - Dr. William Powell: The Human Element, Life’s Paths & Performance Practice
In this episode, we learn all about the musical journey of Dr. William Powell, a Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Auburn University. In this role, he teaches …
00:52:17 |
Tue 11 Oct 2022
Episode 126: Episode 126 - The Dr. Is In: B-day Episode “Lessons from a Triangle…”
Dr. Burch started a 501(c)(3) and in this episode, you get all the details AND her special curated speech presented at this year's inaugural RISE Outreach Fundraiser and Season Kick-off Party at Star…
00:26:45 |
Tue 04 Oct 2022
Episode 125: Episode 125 - Dr. Riikka Pietiläinen-Caffrey: Talk it Out (an Advocacy & Collaboration Curated Episode)
Meet one of the newest members of the ACDA National Standing Committee for Advocacy & Collaboration, Dr. Riikka Pietiläinen-Caffrey. In this episode you’ll hear her unique story into the choral world…
00:38:17 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
Episode 124: Episode 124 - Matt Walker and Choir Director Corner Cross-Over
We always love a little collaboration, so when Matt Walker, host of the “Choir Director Corner” Podcast reached out to do an interview and use it as a cross-over, we ran with it! Matt has tons of fan…
01:06:42 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Episode 123: Episode 123 - Dr. Marcela Molina: Courageous Community Engagement & Redefining Success
Let's talk about courage, curiosity, and... failing! Yes! In this episode, with Tucson Girls Chorus Artistic and Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Molina, we explore the steps to creative curiosity, me…
00:52:16 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
Episode 122: Episode 122 - Dr. Shane Lynch: Keep Your Chin Up! Storytelling, Stereotypes, and Problem Solving
Meet Dr. Shane Lynch, an award-winning conductor, composer, and music educator, who currently holds the position of Director of Choral Activities at Washington and Lee University. Newsflash - Dr. Lyn…
00:29:28 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Episode 121: Episode 121 - Dr. Kristen Donaldson: Teacher Spotlight (stories from the first days and week)
Let’s talk first days and weeks of choir! In this episode we walk through all the joys of preplanning through the first days in the classroom. We talk team building, learning names, establishing rout…
00:35:44 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Episode 120: Episode 120 - Chronicles of a First Year Teacher (beginning the year) with Kyle Feather - PART ONE
Do you remember your first day in the classroom? Your first ever rehearsal? Maybe you're a pre-service teacher interested in knowing what it's like to transition from student teaching or college life…
00:43:22 |
Tue 23 Aug 2022
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