Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers

Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch, Music Educators•www.passthebatonbook.com

Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover are two music educators passionate about helping teachers transform their students from passive consumers to vibrant creatives. Each episode will amplify the voices of music teachers who are already passing the baton and empowering their own music students. Whether you teach band, orchestra, general music, chorus, or future music teachers - there’s an episode for you!

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Episode 02: Inquiry in Music Classes

Michelle 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 Get a free preview of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students For more info about Pass the Baton...

Nov 01, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 01: Creating a Charity Concert

Allison 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. Get a free preview of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students For more info about Pass the Baton...

Nov 01, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Happy 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! Get a free preview of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students ➡ https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/ For more info about Pass the Baton ➡ https://www.passthebatonbook.com

Oct 31, 2021•12 min

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