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Taking Over a New Music Program - Joe Nuñez - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 5:40


David talks to Joe Nuñez from Tomball High School about taking over a new music program. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Books for Development - Preston Hazzard - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 4:36


Pete Hazzard talks about personal and professional development through reading. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Transitioning into Administration - Philip Flynn - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 4:31


David talks to Philip Flynn about his experiences while transitioning into an administrative role. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Job Interviews - Joe Nuñez - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 4:03


Joe Nuñez from Tomball High School talks about job interviews. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Google Productivity - Marianne White - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 4:59


Join David as he talks to Marianne White about classroom productivity using Google products. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Travel & Choir with Dr. Kent Hatteberg

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 12:34


Episode 69 - Dr. Kent Hatteberg talks about traveling with his choirs. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Teacher Burnout - Preston Hazzard - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 5:55


Pete Hazzard talks about avoiding music teacher burnout. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Westminster Choir College with Dr. Joe Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 8:20


Episode 68 - Dr. Joe Miller talks about the Westminster Choir College and traveling to perform throughout the world. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Mentorships - Joe Nuñez - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 4:07


David talks to Joe Nuñez from Tomball High School about the importance of mentorships. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Creating an Atmosphere of Learning in Your Band Hall with Jim Shaw

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 28:16


Episode 67 - Jim Shaw from Willow Wood Jr High talks to David about creating an atmosphere of learning in his band hall. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Google Classroom - Marianne White - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 5:30


Marianne White talks about using Google Classroom. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Google Keep for Educators - Quick Tip Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 0:36


Marianne White gives you a quick tip on using Google Keep in your classroom. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Conducting Orchestra with Jeff Grogan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 17:33


Episode 66 - Jeff Grogran tells us about conducting youth orchestras and his move from the band world to orchestra. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Midnight Music - Katie Wardrobe - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 6:11


Join David as he talks to Katie Wardrobe from Midnight Music. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Adding Technology into the Classroom - Quick Tip Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 1:30


Katie Wardrobe from Midnight Music talks about how to slowly add new technologies into your classroom. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Expectations from Administrators - Preston Hazzard - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 5:21


David talks with Pete Hazzard from Frisco ISD about what administrators expect from teachers. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Harmony Helper - 5 Minute Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 3:07


Join David as he talks to Andrew Goren about Harmony Helper, a choir music app. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Teaching Orchestra with Positivity, Part II - with Bryanna Porter

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 10:48


Episode 65 - Part II to Teaching Orchestra with Positivity, Bryanna Porter talks about teaching junior high orchestra. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Richard Crain - What's Next for the Midwest Clinic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 21:43


Episode 64 - The Midwest Clinic President, Richard Crain talks about what's next for this prestigious music conference. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Randy Vaughn on Teaching the Correct Sound

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 22:35


Episode 63 - Randy Vaughn, retired director from Klein High School, talks about teaching students correct sound. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Mike Ware on Choral Conducting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 15:49


Episode 62 - Mike Ware, past TMEA president, and choral director, talks about conducting. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Robert Stovall - Mentoring Choir Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 20:35


Episode 61 - Robert Stovall discusses mentoring choir teachers. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Teaching Orchestra with Positivity - Matt Porter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 25:22


Episode 60 - Matt Porter, the Director of Orchestras at Tompkins High School, talks about teaching orchestra with positivity. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Bryan Christian - A Winning Marching Band Program

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 30:15


Episode 59 - Bryan Christian, Director of Bands from Vista Ridge High School, discusses what it takes to have a winning marching band program. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Kennan Wylie with His Take on Percussion Education

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 35:21


Episode 58 - Kennan Wylie discusses his take on teaching percussion and his new book. Director's Choice 2020 Percussion Festival: http://info.directorschoice.travel/percussion-festival Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Teaching Rhythm with Darcy Vogt Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 33:01


Episode 57 - Darcy Vogt Williams, Director of Bands at Stiles Middle School, shares her experiences hosting the After Sectionals podcast, teaching rhythm, and more. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Kristen Boulet Talks About Clarinet Pedagogy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 34:34


Episode 56 - Kristen Boulet discusses clarinet pedagogy. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Mark Ford on Teaching Percussion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 20:40


Episode 55 - Mark Ford from the University of North Texas talks about teaching percussion. Director's Choice 2020 Percussion Festival: http://info.directorschoice.travel/percussion-festival Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Rob Myers Talks Tuning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 19:16


Episode 54 - Rob Myers, from Red Oak ISD, talks tuning and the Yamaha Harmony Director. Yamaha Harmony Director instructional video: https://youtu.be/IbGWX-5kyQk Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Patrick Leaverton Talks Changing from Winds to Strings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 24:41


Episode 53 - Patrick Leaverton talks to David about changing from teaching wind to teaching strings. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Create a Special Community Culture with Your Band Program with Stan Mauldin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 14:59


Episode 52 - Stan Mauldin from Seguin High School talks about creating a special community culture centered on your band program. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Teaching with Your Hair on Fire with David Puckett

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 10:37


Episode 51 - We talk to David Puckett from Indian Springs Middle School about staying positive in the classroom and teaching like your hair's on fire. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Good Times with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 24:14


Episode 50 - Join us for this very special 50th episode of Beyond the Clef where David tries to interview Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, but has the tables turned. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Paul Sikes Discusses His Teaching Strings Workshop

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 19:01


Episode 49 - Paul Sikes from Texas Wesleyan University discusses a workshop designed to teach music educators the finer points string instrument instruction. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Interviewing for Jobs with Brett Farr

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 13:43


Episode 48 - Brett Farr, Director of Fine Arts at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, talks to David about the best way to interview for your next teaching position. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Talking Music Student Retention with Josh Duermeyer and Hannah Morrison

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 36:14


Episode 47 - Josh Duermeyer and Hannah Morrison from Lamar Middle School Band talk to David about music student recruitment and retention strategies. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Elisa Janson Jones talks to us about the International Music Education Summit

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 7:46


Episode 46 - Elisa Janson Jones, educator, director, and author talks to us about the International Music Education Summit and her podcast, the Music Ed Mentor Podcast. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Dr. Ryan Garrison talks about the Children's Chorus of San Antonio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 29:58


Episode 45 - Join us as we talk to Dr. Ryan Garrison from the Children's Chorus of San Antonio. He tells about the program and partnering with Director's Choice to bring Festival Musicalé to the Tobin Center in June 2020. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Thoughts on Training Music Educators and Presidential Memories with Col. Thomas Palmatier (Ret.)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 51:16


Episode 44 - We get a perspective on training future music educators, as well as memories from his time at the White House from Col. Thomas Palmatier (US Army - Retired).

Avoiding Teacher Burn Out and Retaining Music Students with Dinah Menger

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 19:12


Episode 43 - We talk to Dinah Menger, Director of Choral and Elementary Music at Fort Worth ISD, about tackling teacher burnout and music student retention. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Legacy Series - Bryce Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 30:44


Welcome to the premier episode of our Legacy Series where we talk to legends in the music education fields. Join us as we sit with legendary band director and music educator, Bryce Taylor at his home in Alice, Texas. We also get an insightful look at the life and the times that shaped this award-winning director from his sons, Scott and Kerry Taylor.

Gabe Musella - UIL, PML and More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 24:56


Episode 41 - Join David with guest Gabe Musella as they discuss Gabe's new role at UIL, the Preferred Music List, No Pass No Play and more. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Dena Laurel - A different approach to staff collaboration and structure

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 22:56


Episode 40 - Join David as he sits down with Dena Laurel, Director of Bands at Roma ISD to discuss staff collaboration and structure. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Teaching Flute to Middle Schoolers with Kim Cooley

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 15:24


Episode 39 - Kim Cooley, Director of Bands at Creek Valley Middle School, tells us how she teaches flute. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Make Changes to Your Music Program with Joshua Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 16:51


Episode 38 - Joshua Brown, Conducting DMA at the University of North Texas College of Music, talks about making changes in your music program. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Youtube or subscribe for new content notifications at www.beyondtheclef.com

Amanda Vereen-Blackstone of the Young Band Directors of Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 5:33


Episode 37 - Amanda Vereen-Blackstone form the Young Band Directors of Texas talk to us about the organization and how to get involved. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Kenneth Capshaw - 2018 Texas Bandmaster of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 15:53


Episode 36 - Kenneth Capshaw, the 2018 Texas Bandmaster of the Year recipient, discusses his award and teaching ethics in the classroom. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Michelle Hank Talks About Preparing for Success in a New School Year

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 15:21


Episode 35 - Michelle Hank, Choir Director at Willow Wood Junior High School, talks about preparing for success in a new school year. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Bobby Floyd Shares the Process and Legislative Hurdles Advocating for Music Education in Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 35:12


Episode 34 - Robert "Bobby" Floyd, Executive Director of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), shares his struggles and triumphs advocating for music education at the Texas legislature. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Dr. T. André Feagin Discusses U.S. Army All American Marching Band

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 4:47


Episode 33 - Dr. T. André Feagin discusses all the rewards and challenges that comes from performing with the United States Army All American Marching Band. ______________________ See us at SMSE 2018 Enjoy our line up of live interviews from the Director's Choice Booth. See You There! http://info.directorschoice.travel/beyond-the-clef-smse-schedule _____________________ Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

Dick Clardy on Improving Music Education in Urban Districts at TMEA 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 15:05


Episode 32 - Dick Clardy, Director of Instrumental Music at Ft. Worth ISD, shares his thoughts and techniques on improving music education in large urban districts. Be sure to subscribe for more great shows on music education, and to find a full archive of past podcast episodes, go to http://www.beyondtheclef.com. Also, join the music education and student travel conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheclef

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