Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and composer Travis J. Cross about making the case for having large performance ensembles in our schools. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/why-have-ensembles-in-schools-with-travis-j-cross-part-2/
Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and composer Travis J. Cross about making the case for having large performance ensembles in our schools. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/why-have-ensembles-in-schools-with-travis-j-cross-part-1/
Alan and Steve talk with general music teachers, and “Music Teacher Coffee Talk” podcast hosts Tanya LeJeune and Carrie Nicholas about classroom practices and survival tips. Show notes and more information can be found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/work-smarter-not-harder-with-tanya-lejeune-and-carrie-nicholas/
Alan and Steve talk with Iowa State University Director of Choral Activities James Rodde about ways any ensemble can set themselves apart. Episode notes and more information at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/keys-to-ensemble-success-with-james-rodde/
Alan and Steve talk with James Weaver (the Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School Associations) about what music teachers need to know about copyright law. More information and show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/copyright-dos-and-donts-with-james-weaver/
It's a new school year and a new season season of Music Ed Insights! Listen as Alan and Steve preview their plans and upcoming episodes.
Alan and Steve talk with award-winning Broken Arrow, Oklahoma band director Darrin Davis about the best practices used in one of the most decorated marching band programs in the nation. Show notes and more info can be found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/culture-and-practices-with-darrin-davis-part-2-rehearsal-techniques/.
Alan and Steve talk with award-winning Broken Arrow, Oklahoma band director Darrin Davis about the best practices used in one of the most decorated marching band programs in the nation. Find more information about this episode at: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/culture-and-practices-with-darrin-davis-part-1-student-leadership-and-parent-relationships/
Steve and Alan talk with University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Glenn Nierman about authentic assessment in the K-12 music classroom. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/getting-assessment-right-with-glenn-nierman/
Alan and Steve talk to counselor Nicole Cobb about how Covid and other sources of trauma impact their learning and engagement. Find links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/what-trauma-does-to-our-students-with-nicole-cobb/
Steve and Alan talk with Jennifer Williams about specific ways she has implemented Music Ed Insights into her high school instrumental music classroom, and how they’ve made a difference for students. Find links and more information at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/this-stuff-works-real-world-application-with-jennifer-williams/
Alan and Steve talk with Jason Max about learning more, growing in understanding, and staying optimistic about your students and the world. For episode notes and links, visit https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/staying-curious-empathetic-and-optimistic-with-dr-jason-max-ferdinand/
This week, we pose questions to our listeners. Write, send a sound clip, and engage in the conversation. We’ll use your responses and ideas for a future episode. You can take another closer look at the questions here: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/alan-and-steve-have-questions-for-you/
Alan and Steve reflect on the lessons and trends we’ve uncovered in our first ten episodes.
Steve and Alan visit with veteran educator Dina Else about the upsides and downsides of competitive show choir. Links and show notes can be found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/the-value-and-values-of-show-choir-with-dina-else/
Alan and Steve visit with professional musician Jennifer Wharton about mental health issues that confront music students and teachers. Show notes and links found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/mental-health-issues-with-jennifer-wharton/
Steve and Alan talk with Alice about how and why students with special needs can be included in music classes and ensembles. Find links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/meeting-special-needs-with-alice-hammel/
Steve and Alan talk with Annie Savage about practical and easy ways to make a big impact and real connections with our students. Find links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/connecting-music-with-your-students-with-annie-savage/
Steve and Alan talk with Dr. Karen Howard about composers, literature, and the value of putting those into context for our students. Links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/know-your-composers-selecting-literature-with-karen-howard/
