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We sat down with the founder and the team behind the Stony Brook Film Festival to ask them about what it takes to run a film festival, how they fell in love with movies and what celebrating 30 years of film exhibition means to them.  Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Enter to win a FREE pass to the Stony Brook Film Festival Kent Marks grew up in the nomadic life of an Army Brat. Arriving in the Southwest as a teenager, he threw himself into the arts, pursuing a dubious future in music. He entered the Music Department at Stony Brook University and refused to leave until they gave him a PhD and a job. Now he works at the Staller Center where he ‘watches films for a living' while residing minutes away with his more-talented wife and children. Paul Newland has been working in the entertainment industry for close to 40 years with the last 26 at Staller Center for the Arts.  Paul is the only member of the team with an IMDB credit for his groundbreaking work as "Mailman" in the 1997 indie feature "Playing with Mr. Greely" which screened at the Stony Brook Film Festival. Paul's IMDB page Alan Inkles is the longtime director of the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, a role he has held since 1995. His journey to this position began after a knee injury performing Romeo in Romeo & Juliet off Broadway led him to Stony Brook University, where he took a part-time job at the Fine Arts Center, which eventually led to a full-time position and, later, the directorship. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in theater arts from Stony Brook University. Under Inkles' leadership, the Staller Center has become a cornerstone of Long Island's cultural scene. He founded the Stony Brook Film Festival 30 years ago, showcasing independent films on the university's large 40-foot screen. The festival has become a significant event, attracting filmmakers and audiences alike. Inkles is known for his hands-on approach and personal touch. He is involved in all aspects of the center's operations, from booking performances to engaging with artists and audiences. His dedication to the arts and the Stony Brook community has earned him recognition and respect from colleagues and artists. Throughout his tenure, Inkles has remained dedicated to providing high-quality performances and films and fostering a vibrant arts community at Stony Brook University. Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

Voice, Acting teacher, and Operatic Contralto, Professor Megan Gillespie, is a Los Angeles native and earned her master's degree in Opera Performance from the Manhattan School of Music Conservatory. She has been teaching students the art of performance for over 15 years. And recently transitioned her opera career into ConversationalEnglishPro.com where she coaches students and professionals who speak English as a Second language in fluency and confidence through pronunciation and soft skills.​Megan is currently the Outreach Advisor for the Music Center Spotlight Program where she trains their public speakers. She conducts and stage directs operas and concerts in the US and is Adjunct Faculty with the Music Department at Santa Monica College. Megan's Website: ConversationalEnglishPro.com and MeganGillespiesStudio.com

This week's guest in the Flamingo Lounge, Anthony Casuccio, is not only the President of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, but he was recently inducted as a member of the Class of 2024. Anthony visited the Lounge on March 10, 2025 for a great conversation on his music and the ins and outs of getting your music noticed.  Anthony Casuccio was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Williamsville East High School in 1987 and went on to pursue his passion for music. Anthony holds a degree in Sound Recording Technology, which he obtained in 1991 from the prestigious Tonmeister program at SUNY Fredonia. He holds a Master of Science degree from Buffalo State College. This solid foundation laid the groundwork for his illustrious career in the music industry. Professor Casuccio began working at Villa Maria College in 2005 and is currently Chairperson of the Music Department.  Anthony Casuccio's solo career is a testament to his passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to music. As he continues to create, his melodies resonate across continents, leaving an indelible mark on the indie music landscape. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.

Recorded March 11th, 2025. A lecture by Fergus Sheil (Founding Artistic Director of Irish National Opera) for the Music Composition Centre Talks. Fergus is the founding artistic director of Irish National Opera. He has conducted a wide-ranging repertoire of over 50 different operas in performance, recordings and on film. Highlights include Strauss' Salome, Der Rosenkavalier and Elektra, Rossini's William Tell and La Cenerentola, Brian Irvine and Netia Jones's Least Like The Other, Verdi's Aida, La traviata and Rigoletto as well as Wagner's Tristan und Isolde. Before founding Irish National Opera in 2018, Fergus was Artistic Director of Wide Open Opera, which he founded in 2012 and Opera Theatre Company. He has produced opera in over 30 venues throughout Ireland as well as bringing productions to the UK (Edinburgh International Festival, Royal Opera House and The Barbican), USA, Holland, Luxembourg and Italy. As conductor, Fergus has worked with major orchestras and opera companies in Ireland as well as fulfilling engagements in the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, UK, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Malta and Estonia. Fergus Sheil studied music at Trinity College, graduating in 1992. While at TCD he founded the Trinity Orchestra. He currently delivers a module in career development at TCD's Music Department and in 2023 he was awarded an honorary Doctor in Letters from TCD. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the lost history of composer Joseph Bologne with Professor Charles Pettaway, Chair of the Music Department at Lincoln University. A concert pianist himself, Charles offers helpful insight for understanding the popularity of the Chevalier de Saint George's music at the time and discusses the advantages and disadvantages his race and talent afforded him. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview discussion with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and see if the verdict holds up. Make a one time Donation while we recover from the Eaton Canyon Fires.Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yorkton Regional Music Department presents Big Band Swing Dance March 6th. Larry Pearen & Katia Georgeson joined GX94's Danny Ismond on the GX94 Morning Show to discuss.

This morning on The Greg & Dan Show, Dr. Todd Kelly, Chair of the Music Department at Bradley University, and Mary Jo Papich, Co-Founder of the Jazz Education Network. Today Mary Jo and Doc came in to tell us about the new and exciting guest artist that they are hosting in Peoria, the Swedish Jazz sensation herself Gunhild Carling. In this interview, they tell us all about Gunhild, when she'll be in town, and where to see her two upcoming performances at Bradley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join us Right Now,  February 03, 2025  at 11:00AM PST as  Actor, Comedian Karen Bankhead and Composer, Music Department Dr. Marcus Norris, PhD  joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

In a harp and flute duo, April Clayton and Kristi Shade will preview romantic style songs they plan to record for an album.

The Concordia University, Nebraska, (CUNE) University Chamber Choir may be coming to a tour stop near you! Dr. Kurt Von Kampen (Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, and Director of the Acapella Choir, Concordia University, Nebraska) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the role of music at CUNE, the variety of music opportunities at CUNE, who makes up the University Chamber Choir, and the upcoming tour to the St. Louis area. Find more information at cune.edu/arts/music/music-ensembles and on Facebook at facebook.com/CUNEACAP and facebook.com/concordiamusic 2025 Chamber Choir Tour Concerts: Thursday, Feb. 20 7:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 803 Swifts Hwy Jefferson City, MO 65109 Friday, Feb. 21 7:00 PM Immanuel Lutheran Church 453 N. West St. Perryville, MO 63775 Saturday, Feb. 22 1:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 600 Water Street Edwardsville, IL. 62025 6:30 PM Zion Lutheran Church 3866 Old Highway 94 South St. Charles, MO 63304 Sunday, Feb. 23 8:00 & 10:45 (Worship Services) Immanuel Lutheran Church 115 S. 6th St. St. Charles, MO. 63301 7:00 PM Redeemer Lutheran Church 920 S. Alta Ln Olathe, KS 66061 Members of the University Chamber Choir: Soprano Naomi Faile, Rome Ga. Michaela Gibbs, Virginia Beach, Va. Kirsten Horne, Seward, Neb. Alto Lydia Edmonds, Gretna, Neb. Ellie Lehr, Omaha, Neb. Melissa Oblinger, Tomball, Texas Morgan Rohde, Fort Wayne, Ind. Tenor David Eatherton, St. Louis, Mo. Logan Walgate, St. Charles, Mo. Micah Zeckzer, New Haven, Ind. Bass Joshua Jurchen, Seward, Neb. Evan Moloney, Fort Wayne, Ind. Grant Rohde, Reed City, Mich. Joel Smith, Earlham, Iowa Director Dr. Kurt E. von Kampen Piano Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Music Department faculty members Elizabeth Crawford and Dr. Nadine Luke are performing various music styles on the bassoon and flute in their upcoming performance.

You're listening to WFHB Rewind, where we pause to reflect and rediscover the voices and stories that make WFHB what it is. From the fresh perspectives of Youth Radio to in-depth journalism from the News Department and interviews with artists from our Music Department, we bring you highlights from the week—and sometimes hidden gems you …

Craig takes a look back at the most amusing and unusual Florida news stories from 2024.Fred Rogers studied in the Music Department at Rollins College in Winter Park before going on to host "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" on PBS. Fred Rogers' nephew, Daniel Crozier, teaches in the Music Department at Rollins and shares stories of his uncle and how the famous TV personality got to Winter Park.Our Florida conservation newsletter is a concise, weekly look at the top environmental stories from around the state. It's available exclusively to our patrons at www.patreon.com/welcometoflorida for just $5 per month.

RAISE A SUCCESSFUL CHILD by W. Frank McArthur, Jr. PhDRaise a Successful Child by W. Frank McArthur, Jr. PhD is about common problems that children have and suggestions for parents to help their children deal with these problems.The professional life of W. Frank McArthur, Jr. PhD was in education. His last 30 years were in university teaching and administration. He served as a Professor, Chairman of a Music Department, Dean of a School of Arts and Sciences, and a university Vice president of Academic Affairs.For forty-two years, W. Frank McArthur, Jr. PhD served as a church choir director. He has been married for sixty-four years and has two children who are doctors. He is also a proud grandparent of eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/raise-a-successful-childhttp://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12524kpp11.mp3    

In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview John Sands! John worked in the Music Department at 4Kids and rave Music as a Music Producer on shows like Pokémon, WMAC Masters, Shaman King, Kirby, Sonic X and F Zero. 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to English speaking audiences. Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/  Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content! For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products  Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback  Find our Autographs for Charity at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids  Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent and/or it's hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join us Right Now,  July 22, 2024  at 11:00AM PST as Music Department, Composer Lisa Liu , Actor, Director, Writer, Producer Marcus Folmar, Actor, Charles Reese and Musician John R. Carey   join host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

Jorge Gregorio García Moncada, an electroacoustic composer and full time faculty member of the Music Department at the Universidad de Los Andes Colombia, explains why the university runs the only undergraduate university program offering Electroacoustic music as a major in composition, why he founded BLAST – a multichannel immersive audio sound system for electroacoustic and mixed media work – and why Genelec monitors were the only option for BLAST.

•Ron Bell a singer, songwriter & musician born October 1965 was a native of Stamford, Connecticut. At an early age growing up, Ron was introduced to Church, which guided his faith and belief in the things of God. One very important teaching aspect of his childhood development he learned was about servitude. It all began with singing in the choir. Ron loved singing, being able to express himself in song. He enjoyed the feeling of being able to move and touch the lives of others with a positive uplifting word by way of song. This passion grew into who he is and where he is today. In August of 1994 he relocated to Texas. Ron presently resides in Mansfield, TX. and is a licensed ordained Elder/Minister, a Song Writer, Business Owner, and CEO of a Non-Profit Organization. •In 2012 he established Ron Bell and CM3, (Christian Ministry Music Movement) and he currently serves in the Music Department at the West Irving Church of God In Christ where Superintendent Andrew Jackson Jr., serves as local Pastor. Ron Bell and CM3 (Christian Ministry Music Movement) entered the 2024 calendar year preparing for Outreach Ministry beyond the four walls of the Church. While filling 2024 with dates focused on Evangelizing Men and Women Prisons, Rehabilitation Centers, Correctional Facilities, sowing essential necessities to the Homeless, as well as actively supporting Community events and Church services...there is still something more to come. •June 7, 2024, Ron Bell & CM3 Releases “He'll Be With You Always” •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to ⁠letstalk2gmg@gmail.com⁠ •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. •LET'S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History •Available for purchase on Amazon.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message

In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Russ Velazquez! Russ worked in the Music Department at 4Kids and wrote and sang a ton of your favorite theme songs and music including the TMNT and Sonic themes, Pokémon World and 2.B.A. Master. Find Russ at https://www.youtube.com/@rv919 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to English speaking audiences. Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content! For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback and find our Autographs for Charity at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Hangai (@jthangai) is one of three graduating West Valley College Cilker School of Art and Design @wvccilkersoad students featured in issue 16.3, “Perform.” A student and tutor in West Valley College's Music Department, Joel Hangai hopes to one day become a music professor. No matter what, he will always find a way to keep music a part of his life. Join us on May 17 at West Valley College 2024 Grad EXPO and celebrate the release of Content Magazine Issue 16.3 alongside the @westvalleycollege STEAMD Fest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/content-magazine/support

Episode 121 Crosscurrents in Early Electronic Music of Canada, Part 2   Playlist   Track Time Start Time Introduction –Thom Holmes 04:32 00:00 1.             John Mills-Cockell, “On The Heath” from A Third Testament (1974 True North). John Mills-Cockell is a Canadian composer from Toronto who was a very early adopter of the original Moog Synthesizer. He was part of the multi-faceted and ground-breaking work with the avant garde/poetry group Intersystems in the late 1960s and then the group Syrinx. I became acquainted with John more recently and he told me that his original Moog modules, used for Intersystems, burned up in a fire and so he turned to the use of ARP instruments around 1971. I am featuring his synthesizer work from a couple of solo albums as a representative of the independent stream of electronic music artists from Canada. John has continued to produce works for and for his numerous works for radio, television, film, ballet, and stage, and he is still active. 02:30 04:32 2.             John Mills-Cockell, “North African Gladiator” from A Third Testament (1974 True North). Produced, played, engineered, organ and synthesizer, John Mills Cockell. 04:08 07:00 3.             John Mills-Cockell, “Collision” from Gateway (1977 Anubis Records ). Produced, played, engineered, organ and synthesizer, John Mills Cockell. 03:32 11:03 4.             Alcides Lanza, “Eidesis IV For Wind Ensemble And Electronic Sounds” (1977) from McGill Wind Ensemble (1980 McGill University Records). This collection of contemporary Canadian works was released by McGill University's own label. This track is the only work with electronic sounds on the album, by Argentinean-born composer Lanza. Lanza studied music in Buena Aires, moved to Canada in 1971, and became Director of the Electronic Music Studio of McGill University in 1976. 11:20 14:34 5.             Dennis Patrick, “Phantasy III (Excerpt)” (1977-78) from Dennis Patrick--Musical Portrait (1982 CAPAC). Another one of the 7” vinyl Musical Portrait series of Canadian artists, released by the Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of Canada, Limited (CAPAC). Completed in the Electronic Music Studio of the University of Toronto, where he was Director of the studio beginning around 1976. 04:53 25:48 6.             Barry Truax, “Arras” (1980) from Anthologie De La Musique Canadienne / Anthology Of Canadian Music - Musique Électroacoustique; Electroacoustic Music (1990 Radio Canada International). Truax represented the left coast of Canada, and worked with R. Murray Schafer beginning in 1973 on the World Soundscape Project. Several of the composers in this episode came from that same environment, mixing natural acoustic sounds with electroacoustic treatments. This work was made using four computer synthesized tracks. Truax became known for his computer compositions as well as soundscapes. 10:08 30:38 7.             Canadian Electronic Ensemble, “Chaconne À Son Goût” from Canadian Electronic Ensemble (1981 Centrediscs). Performers, David Grimes, David Jaeger, James Montgomery, Larry Lake. Composed by David Grimes. The ensemble was founded in Toronto in 1971 by David Grimes, David Jaeger, Jim Montgomery and Larry Lake, "to promote the live performance of electronic music and thereby the composition of new repertoire for this medium." This is another nice example of music by independent artists working in Canada. 17:21 40:34 8.             Dennis Patrick, “Metasuite” (1982) from Dennis Patrick--Musical Portrait (1982 CAPAC). Another one of the 7” vinyl Musical Portrait series of Canadian artists, released by the Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of Canada, Limited (CAPAC). Completed in the Electronic Music Studio of the University of Toronto, where he was Director of the studio beginning around 1976. 07:55 57:54 9.             David Keane, “Aurora” (1985) from Aurora (1985 Cambridge Street Records). A work from a fellow author, David Keane who wrote a book called Tape Music Composition in 1981 (Oxford University Press). He was born in America but became a Canadian citizen in 1974. At the time of “Aurora” Keane was a professor of music theory and director of the electronic music studio at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, which I think he founded in 1970. The music was created to be played during a dance performance in which movement was seen through colored images projected on the dancers. The work was realized in the Queen's University Electroacoustic Music Facility. 10:17 1:05:48 10.         Claude Schryer, “A Kindred Spirit” (1985) from Group Of The Electronic Music Studio - McGill University (1986 McGill University Records). Bass Clarinet, Yves Adam; Cello, Andras Weber; Composed and conducted by, Claude Schryer; Flute, Jill Rothberg; Guitar Daniel Desjardins; Percussion, Helen Barclay; Piano, Laurie Radford. Recorded at McGill University Recording Studios. This work is notable for its use of the Synclavier, a high-end digital synthesizer/sampler/workstation from the mid-1980s. 16:02 1:16:04 11.         Bruno Degazio, “Heatnoise” (1987) from Anthologie De La Musique Canadienne / Anthology Of Canadian Music - Musique Électroacoustique; Electroacoustic Music (1990 Radio Canada International). Degazio is a composer, researcher and film sound designer based in Ontario, Canada. “Heatnoise is one of a series of algorithmic compositions applying principles of fractal geometry to music.” It uses digital synthesis. 11:24 1:32:04 12.         Hildegard Westerkamp, “Cricket Voice” (1987) from from Anthologie De La Musique Canadienne / Anthology Of Canadian Music - Musique Électroacoustique; Electroacoustic Music (1990 Radio Canada International). A super accomplished sound ecologist, Westerhamp is best known today as the creator of many works of sound art that use natural acoustic environments. She also composed many tape works. This work is a “musical exploration of the cricket,” with a cricket sound recorded in Mexico. If you know crickets, you will note that this one is not Canadian. But the composer is and this work was produced at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver where Westerkamp was teaching at the time. 11:09 1:43:18 13.         Ann Southam, “Fluke Sound” (1989) from Anthologie De La Musique Canadienne / Anthology Of Canadian Music - Musique Électroacoustique; Electroacoustic Music (1990 Radio Canada International). Southam is another female Canadian composer of note. Much of her career has been spent composing works for dance. She is from the Toronto area. This work is from a period when she was immersed in electroacoustic music. 10:22 1:54:13 14.         Norma Beecroft, “Evocations: Images Of Canada (1992) (2003 Ovation Volume 3). In contrast to the earlier tape works of Beecroft featured in part 1 of this series, this is a purely digital composition. She used an Apple Macintosh, the program/sequencer Performer and a Roland D-70 synthesizer. Commissioned by the Music Department in Toronto of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. with the purpose of utilizing their then new digital mixing facilities. The materials for this composition represent the many aspects of Canadian culture and was a statement around her concern for the “future of Canada as a unfied country.” 16:01 2:04:22 Opening background music: David Keane, “Lumina” (1988) from Anthologie De La Musique Canadienne / Anthology Of Canadian Music - Musique Électroacoustique; Electroacoustic Music (1990 Radio Canada International). For tenor voice and “digital tape recorder” to sample and manipulate the sound. Created in Keane's studio in Scarborough, Ontario. Voice, Richard Margison. 11:46 Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.  

Ronald A. Matthews joined Eastern University in 1992 and was appointed the 10th President of Eastern University effective March 1, 2018. Prior to this call, Dr. Matthews served as Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, and since 2010, Executive Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Division. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dr. Matthews graduated from Central High School. Having received a Philadelphia Board of Education music scholarship, he did his undergraduate work in Church Music and Organ at Westminster Choir College where he graduated magna cum laude and received both the Senior Class Conducting Award and the Christian Leadership Award. Dr. Matthews received the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Temple University, during which time he was invited to conduct the Jerusalem Chamber Orchestra for a recording project in Tel Aviv. At the age of 23, Dr. Matthews was invited to join the faculty of Nyack College as the Director of Choral Activities. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Combs College of Music in Composition with an emphasis in Orchestral Conducting. From 1982-1992, Dr. Matthews was the Chair of the Department of Music at what is now Cairn University. For several years, he was a Thomas F. Staley Foundation lecturer/artist and served on professional and denominational boards and task forces. From 2005 until 2018, he was the Pastor of Worship Arts at Church of the Saviour in Wayne, PA. Dr. Matthews has conducted, recorded, and performed in France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Switzerland and the Vatican. He is a commissioned and published composer. He has performed and recorded regularly with his younger brother, Rev. Dr. Gary Matthews, in concerts and workshops throughout the United States and internationally. His older brother, Dr. John T. Matthews, is Professor of English at Boston University. Dr. Matthews' most recent release is a jazz piano Christmas recording, Holly and Ivory. Dr. Matthews is married to Pamela R. Matthews, who was raised in Oreland, PA and graduated from Springfield High School. She graduated from Chestnut Hill Hospital's School of Radiologic Technology. Mrs. Matthews is a registered Ultrasonographer and received her training in Ultrasonography from Jefferson University and Chestnut Hill Hospital. For over thirty years she worked in Obstetrics and Gynecology with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health until 2017. She served as the President of the Home and School Association for the Upper Moreland Round Meadow Elementary School during which she raised funds for new playground equipment. For the Middle School, she organized a campaign resulting in the purchase of a new grand piano for the music program. Mrs. Matthews is an avid tennis player and is also interested in charitable and mission work. She has organized fundraising projects for Haiti and the Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, NC, and she has traveled to Cartagena, Colombia on a sports mission trip. Dr. and Mrs. Matthews have two adult sons.  

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Back in the day of publishers William Randolph Hearst  and Joseph Pulitzer, newsboys were essential players in the circulation pipeline, cheap labor that made the highly competitive industry profitable. The newsboy became an America cultural trope or archetype, a focus of rags-to-riches fiction, the target of pity and social welfare activism, a smiling stereotype, an exemplar of hard work, and an incarnation of urban poverty. "Please Buy My Last Paper, I Want to Go Home”: Portrayal of Newsboys and Newsgirls in 19th and 20th Century Music" is a talk given last Fall by Joshua Duchan from Wayne State University's Music Department and Eric Freedman from the Michigan State University School of Journalism. The talk was part of MSU's Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives brown bag series, organized by John Beck. Today's show features highlights from that talk, and adds in a number of the songs they reference. On this week's Labor History in Two: renowned Illinois poet Carl Sandburg wrote about workers in Gary, Indiana and farmers around Omaha, Nebraska; he wrote about railroad workers and steel workers. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. @michiganstateu #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

Happy New Year! It's a whole new year and you could say much of the excitement and buzz of this turning of the calendar is concentrated right now in Pasadena, California, for the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade—America's New Year Celebration. For millions of people around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year's Day tradition as floral-decorated floats, equestrian units, bands and other Tournament Entries travel some 5-and-a-half miles down Colorado Blvd. This year, 2024, marks the 135th Rose Parade and for more than a century, The Salvation Army has taken to the streets on New Year's Day to march in the Rose Parade. In fact, it is the longest continual band to participate in the parade, having marched consecutively since 1920. It's made up of some 180 Salvation Army musicians and timbrelists from around Southern California and across the country and this year includes a special guest Salvation Army band ensemble from Bromley, England. And those involved know it's one day The Salvation Army reaches millions on TV with song titles like "Amazing Grace" or "Stand up for Jesus" displayed right there on everyone's screen. Leading the charge again this year as Bandmaster and here to share more about the experience with us is Kevin Larsson, Creative Development Director for the Music Department in The Salvation Army Western Territory. Alongside him, Jim Sparks is a Salvationist from Pasadena and is believed to be the longest-running marcher this year as he joins in his 29th Rose Parade. They're giving us the behind the scenes today, what you don't necessarily see on TV and why they love being part of this longstanding tradition. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. STUDY SCRIPTURE. Get inside the collection. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. FIGHT FOR GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

These are your Evening Headlines... The man accused of killing his wife, their unborn baby, and his 10-month-old boy has been arrested. Plus, BYU-Idaho's Music Department is set to present the Symphony Band's concert tomorrow night. Then, certain homes in Idaho Falls will experience a planned power outage on Thursday.

1. Call to order 2. Approve November 1, 2023 Agenda 3. Citizen Speak (Policy BEDH-15 minutes) 4. Superintendent's Report a. Glover Elementary School Site Council (Attachment) b. Preliminary Field Trip Approval, Music Department trip to Philadelphia, PA, April 5-7, 2024 (Attachment) 5. Chair's Report a. MASC Resolutions (Attachment) (Vote) b. Calendar Approval Procedure (Discussion) c. FY25 Capital Requests, Technology and Facilities (Attachment) (Vote) 6. Committee Reports a. Finance Subcommittee Report i. Approval of Vendor Warrants (Vote) b. Policy Subcommittee Report c. Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee Report d. School Committee Representative Report i. School Building Committee 7. Approval of Minutes (Attachment) (Vote) 8. Next Meeting Agenda Items 9. Adjourn

Michael Hix, UNM Department of Music In this episode we dive into the world of music and community with our special guest, Dr. Michael Hix, the Chair of the Music Department at the University of New Mexico. With a career that has taken him from prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall to international stages, Michael Hix's expressive voice and commanding stage presence have enchanted audiences worldwide. In this conversation, we explore Michael's musical journey, from his roots in Alabama to his deep love for New Mexico as a transplant. We'll discover how he became a sought-after performer of concert and orchestral works, boasting an impressive repertoire of over 80 oratorio, cantata, and concert roles. His performances range from Mendelssohn's Elijah to Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, showcasing the diversity and richness of his talents. Michael's dedication to music doesn't stop at the stage; he's also a distinguished musicologist, receiving accolades like the American Musicological Society Thomas Hampson Award for his research on Paul Dessau's Lieder. His contributions to music scholarship, including the Grove Dictionary of American Music, demonstrate his profound impact on the field. Tune in to explore the importance of music in building vibrant communities, as we discuss the events UNM music will host and delve into the power of music to bring people together. Michael Hix's journey is a testament to the cultural richness of Albuquerque, and his passion for music shines through in every note. Episode links: Department of Music website: The University of New Mexico Department of Music - College of Fine Arts (unm.edu) Our calendar of events can be found here: Events Calendar | Department of Music - The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts (unm.edu) There are monthly performances by UNM students and outside artists performing at Keller Hall and Popejoy Hall.  https://unmtickets.production.carbonhouse.com/events/calendar Any ticketing questions can be directed to Rebecca RJ Smit at keller@unm.edu.  UNM Programs within the community:  UNM Music prep school.   A community music school housed in the UNM Department of Music.  "Opening Doors to a Lifetime of Music" for over 30 years! https://music.unm.edu/community/music-prep-school/ UNM Lab School The UNM String Lab School provides students with the chance to receive instruction from both professional Suzuki educators and college interns. It serves as the practical teaching component of graduate and undergraduate String Pedagogy degree programs. The students at the String Lab School are taught by string pedagogy students (interns) who are overseen by professional music educators (coordinators). https://music.unm.edu/community/lab-school/ APS Fine Arts If your child attends an APS school and you would like more information about what programs are offered at your school, you can visit https://www.aps.edu/fine-arts for more information.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-up-abq/support

“We wanted it to be thoroughly Free Will Baptist in its theme, in its presentation, in its theology, and in its doctrine.” Dr. Vernon Whaley describes the process of how “Rejoice: The Free Will Baptist Hymn Book” came to its existence, including all those who contributed to the project. Dr. Whaley is the Dean of the School of Music at Trevecca University and served as chair of the Music Department for Free Will Baptist Bible College (now Welch College). #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Worship #Hymnal

Paul Kirz is a classically-trained pianist and musician from Souther California who went to APU. Thankfully, his rigorous training, practicing, and performing in the Music Department kept him so busy that he didn't get the full brunt of all the usual racism, bigotry, and conservative fundamentalism of the school. And as the concept of the divine has come up in the past few episodes, Paul learned to find the divine in music and art as he deconstructed his faith. This episode features Paul's original music throughout, so be prepared to get your groove on. Paul is part of the AAPI arts and activist community in Los Angeles and has been known to attend and perform at the Tuesday Night Cafe, Scott's beloved home community. Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Join the Dauntless Media Discord for more conversation with all the podcast communities. Scott's book, Asian-American-Apostate- Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University is available now! Music by Paul the Fictitious Prof Join the Chapel Probation Patreon  to support Scott and for bonus content.  Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter and Substack You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-okamoto/support

While there is little doubt that women were active participants in medieval musical culture, their role has nevertheless been variously obfuscated, undermined, and overlooked, in large part because of the relative absence of named women composers. Work from recent decades has sought to re-insert women into our music-historical narratives, often by broadening their scopes and shifting away from strictly author-focused surveys.  Female-Voice Song and Women's Musical Agency in the Middle Ages (Brill, 2022) brings together seventeen essays, each of which newly identifies contributions to musical culture made by women before 1500 across Europe. Encompassing not only medieval French, English, and Italian culture, but also stretching to Iceland and the Islamicite courts, this volume speaks to the various ways in which we can hear women's voices through history. Prof. Lisa Colton and Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau jointly edited this collection, in addition to contributing chapters to it. In this episode, they speak with Áine Palmer about the study of women's participation in medieval musical culture, the process of putting together an edited volume such as this, and share insights on their own analyses of 13th-century French motets. Further Reading and Listening: For those interested, you can here performer's renditions of some of the songs and motets mentioned in Anna's chapter here, here, and here, and a rendition of the motet Lisa's chapter focuses on can be found here. Those interested in Bahktinian approaches to early music should also read Helen Dell, Desire by Gender and Genre in Trouvère Song (Woodbridge: Suffolk, 2008), particularly chapters 5 and 6, and Anna Kathryn Grau ‘Hearing Voices: Heteroglossia, Homoglossia, and the Old French Motet' in Musica Disciplina 58 (2013), pp. 73-100. Prof. Lisa Colton can be found on Twitter at @elsie33, and you can find Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau at @AnnaKathrynGrau. Aine Palmer is a PhD candidate in the Music Department at Yale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

While there is little doubt that women were active participants in medieval musical culture, their role has nevertheless been variously obfuscated, undermined, and overlooked, in large part because of the relative absence of named women composers. Work from recent decades has sought to re-insert women into our music-historical narratives, often by broadening their scopes and shifting away from strictly author-focused surveys.  Female-Voice Song and Women's Musical Agency in the Middle Ages (Brill, 2022) brings together seventeen essays, each of which newly identifies contributions to musical culture made by women before 1500 across Europe. Encompassing not only medieval French, English, and Italian culture, but also stretching to Iceland and the Islamicite courts, this volume speaks to the various ways in which we can hear women's voices through history. Prof. Lisa Colton and Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau jointly edited this collection, in addition to contributing chapters to it. In this episode, they speak with Áine Palmer about the study of women's participation in medieval musical culture, the process of putting together an edited volume such as this, and share insights on their own analyses of 13th-century French motets. Further Reading and Listening: For those interested, you can here performer's renditions of some of the songs and motets mentioned in Anna's chapter here, here, and here, and a rendition of the motet Lisa's chapter focuses on can be found here. Those interested in Bahktinian approaches to early music should also read Helen Dell, Desire by Gender and Genre in Trouvère Song (Woodbridge: Suffolk, 2008), particularly chapters 5 and 6, and Anna Kathryn Grau ‘Hearing Voices: Heteroglossia, Homoglossia, and the Old French Motet' in Musica Disciplina 58 (2013), pp. 73-100. Prof. Lisa Colton can be found on Twitter at @elsie33, and you can find Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau at @AnnaKathrynGrau. Aine Palmer is a PhD candidate in the Music Department at Yale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

While there is little doubt that women were active participants in medieval musical culture, their role has nevertheless been variously obfuscated, undermined, and overlooked, in large part because of the relative absence of named women composers. Work from recent decades has sought to re-insert women into our music-historical narratives, often by broadening their scopes and shifting away from strictly author-focused surveys.  Female-Voice Song and Women's Musical Agency in the Middle Ages (Brill, 2022) brings together seventeen essays, each of which newly identifies contributions to musical culture made by women before 1500 across Europe. Encompassing not only medieval French, English, and Italian culture, but also stretching to Iceland and the Islamicite courts, this volume speaks to the various ways in which we can hear women's voices through history. Prof. Lisa Colton and Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau jointly edited this collection, in addition to contributing chapters to it. In this episode, they speak with Áine Palmer about the study of women's participation in medieval musical culture, the process of putting together an edited volume such as this, and share insights on their own analyses of 13th-century French motets. Further Reading and Listening: For those interested, you can here performer's renditions of some of the songs and motets mentioned in Anna's chapter here, here, and here, and a rendition of the motet Lisa's chapter focuses on can be found here. Those interested in Bahktinian approaches to early music should also read Helen Dell, Desire by Gender and Genre in Trouvère Song (Woodbridge: Suffolk, 2008), particularly chapters 5 and 6, and Anna Kathryn Grau ‘Hearing Voices: Heteroglossia, Homoglossia, and the Old French Motet' in Musica Disciplina 58 (2013), pp. 73-100. Prof. Lisa Colton can be found on Twitter at @elsie33, and you can find Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau at @AnnaKathrynGrau. Aine Palmer is a PhD candidate in the Music Department at Yale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

While there is little doubt that women were active participants in medieval musical culture, their role has nevertheless been variously obfuscated, undermined, and overlooked, in large part because of the relative absence of named women composers. Work from recent decades has sought to re-insert women into our music-historical narratives, often by broadening their scopes and shifting away from strictly author-focused surveys.  Female-Voice Song and Women's Musical Agency in the Middle Ages (Brill, 2022) brings together seventeen essays, each of which newly identifies contributions to musical culture made by women before 1500 across Europe. Encompassing not only medieval French, English, and Italian culture, but also stretching to Iceland and the Islamicite courts, this volume speaks to the various ways in which we can hear women's voices through history. Prof. Lisa Colton and Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau jointly edited this collection, in addition to contributing chapters to it. In this episode, they speak with Áine Palmer about the study of women's participation in medieval musical culture, the process of putting together an edited volume such as this, and share insights on their own analyses of 13th-century French motets. Further Reading and Listening: For those interested, you can here performer's renditions of some of the songs and motets mentioned in Anna's chapter here, here, and here, and a rendition of the motet Lisa's chapter focuses on can be found here. Those interested in Bahktinian approaches to early music should also read Helen Dell, Desire by Gender and Genre in Trouvère Song (Woodbridge: Suffolk, 2008), particularly chapters 5 and 6, and Anna Kathryn Grau ‘Hearing Voices: Heteroglossia, Homoglossia, and the Old French Motet' in Musica Disciplina 58 (2013), pp. 73-100. Prof. Lisa Colton can be found on Twitter at @elsie33, and you can find Dr. Anna Kathryn Grau at @AnnaKathrynGrau. Aine Palmer is a PhD candidate in the Music Department at Yale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

"My entire philosophy of choral music is that of all forms of music it is the one that has the capacity to produce a state of transcendence, and as a composer that is my primary function. Bear in mind, I don't write music for choirs; I write music for people. If you perform the music correctly, it can open a gateway, a higher state of consciousness."Born in 1964 in Dublin, Ireland, Michael is a composer of music and lyrics, film maker and runs the three connected vocal ensembles that he founded ANÚNA, M'ANAM and Systir. Michael's music combines elements of modality and contemporary compositional practices. He specializes in the composition of music for voices.His extensive output includes a number of pieces that have entered the standard repertoire of choirs all over the world. His settings of Irish language texts in particular fuse modality, alternating time signatures and medieval tonal colours in a unique fashion that is instantly recognisable as his work. While he is deeply passionate about creating music in the Irish language his music is expansive, spanning genres, languages and exploring the links between film making and musical creativity. Michael's music spans a huge range of textures, encompassing larger scale occasional pieces such as “Agnus Dei” (2005) commissioned by Chanticleer, and “Maalaulu” (2021), commissioned by Tampere Vocal Festival. Many of his compositions have entered the standard choral repertoire for choirs across the world including “Incantations”, “Dúlamán”, “One Last Song” and “Hinbarra”. In 2017 Michael was the recipient of the University College Dublin Alumni Award in Arts/Humanities and was visiting Eminent Scholar at the Music Department of Florida Atlantic University (2011-2013). In 2019 he became part of the UCD Creative Fellows. He was Artistic Director of the Tampere Vocal Festival (2021) and in 2022 was invited to give a presentation on the genesis of his compositions at the Nordic Choral Directors Conference in Reykjavík. His film “Mutability and Transcendence” was premiered at the World Symposium on Choral Music 2023 in Istanbul. Michael has produced and recorded nineteen albums for ANÚNA and M'ANAM. ANÚNA (1993), Celtic Origins (2007) and Christmas Memories (2008) have featured in the US Billboard Charts. Deep Dead Blue (1999) was nominated for a Classical Brit Award and went top five in the UK Classical Charts. To get in touch with Michael, you can visit his website: https://www.michaelmcglynn.com/Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

The Orchestra Teacher Podcast with Michael Boitz (Ep. 59)Michael Boitz is Director of Orchestra and Band at Saratoga High School, Saratoga, CA, where he is serving in his 24th year, 20 years of which he served as Visual and Performing Arts Chair. After starting out as the single Instrumental Music Director at Saratoga HS in 1998 with a small number of students participating in just two ensembles, the Saratoga High School Instrumental Music Ensembles have developed a reputation for excellence at the state, national, and international level under his leadership, and include nearly 40% of the school's student body. While the Saratoga HS program now has multiple Directors, Michael continues to work with both Orchestra's and Bands as he committed to doing so upon his arrival in 1998 to help in keeping all aspects of Saratoga's Music Department vibrant. Jason Shiuan, the schools current Department Chair, is an alum of the Saratoga HS Music Department, as are both of the feeder middle school Directors, Jonathan Jow and Isabel McPherson.  Michael has led Saratoga HS on concert tours to Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Australia. International festivals have included the WASBE (World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles) Conference in Utrecht, NL, the World Music Contest in Kerkrade, NL, the Mid-Europe Music Festival in Schladming, AT, the Jungfrau Music Festival in Interlachen, CH, and twice at the former Vienna Youth in Music Festival in Vienna, AT. The advanced orchestra at Saratoga High School, Saratoga Strings, has performed twice at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago (2014, 2018), as well as state and regional conferences on multiple occasions. The Saratoga High School Marching Band has performed at both the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2012), and the Tournament of Roses Parade (2016), along with multiple Bands of America Regional Championships.  Michael has been awarded both the CMEA (California Music Educators Association) Band Educator of the year and the Richard R. Levin Orchestra Educator of the Year. He has been named Teacher-of-the-Year by the Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District, the CMEA Bay Section Gilbert T. Freitas Award for Excellence in Music Education, and has been inducted into the John Phillip Sousa Legion of Honor. Michael has also personally been awarded Honorary Commendations from the City of Saratoga, as well as the Band Program and Orchestra Program have both been awarded Honorary Commendations from the City of Saratoga on multiple occasions. Michael completed undergraduate and graduate studies at Concordia College (BA) in Moorhead Minnesota and Northwestern University (MA) in Evanston, IL, respectively. His teachers and mentors of greatest influence have included Mallory Thompson, Russell Pesola, J. Robert Hanson, Frank Bencriscutto, Lawrence Sutherland, Ed Huttlin, John Lace, Mike Hiatt, Gordon Nilsen, and Peter Dahlstrom. Michael Boitz was born and raised in Anoka, MN, and is a proud graduate of Anoka High School. Email: mboitz@lgsuhsd.org -- Subscribe to The Orchestra Teacher Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast! Website: http://www.orchestrateacher.net YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/theorchestrateacher Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pvAWs3uftZ5FJ2KyZYU0z Podcast on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mNjU1ZWEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orchestra-teacher-podcast/id1489358262 ——— --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support

Harpist Ashley Jackson seeks to shatter the traditionally narrow definition of "classical music," highlight Black history and pay homage to Black composers. Jackson, an Assistant Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Music Department at Hunter College, views the harp as a vehicle for storytelling. In a recent performance at New York City's Lincoln Center called "Take Me To The Water," Jackson explored the role and symbolism of water in Black stories.  Her upcoming album, "Ennanga," explores the intersections between West African folk music, Black American spirituals and contemporary jazz, featuring the works of composers like William Grant Still and Alice Coltrane. It will be released on June 16 by Bright Shiny Things.  

WELCOME TO THE BEST OF 2022! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through December, we'll be reposting some of our favorite episodes from this year to give you inspiration and motivating to both end this year strong, and kickstart 2023 on a positive note! Below are the original post's notes. _____________________________________________________ ABOUT: Nada Lena is the founder and CEO of “Rise Up For You,” a company dedicated to empowering and educating individuals and companies across the globe. She is a Post-Secondary Educator, Motivational Speaker, and Advocate for Youth and Women's Empowerment. In addition to being a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, Nada is an accomplished woman with a diverse background. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 women and young adults worldwide on self-empowerment and leadership. Through her art performances, motivational speeches, college classes, and interactive workshops, Nada has helped individuals recognize and foster their inner potential across a number of fields. In 2004, Nada began traveling the world, empowering people in countries such as Russia, Japan, Gibraltar, and Spain. In 2011, Nada Lena became a top executive for an education corporation in Southern California, where she mentored professional men and women in leadership and discussed best practices in teaching methods for students K-12. Furthermore, Nada has many years of experience working with the Orange County Department of Education, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in the juvenile detention center and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Nada has been featured on a number of media outlets, such as Women Who Reign, the podcast Your Working Life, The Bold Life Movement, The Conscious Hustler, Write Now, and OC Talk Radio. She has been a motivational keynote speaker at numerous events, like the Women's Health Expo in Pasadena, The Young Professional Networking Event in Canada, The Lead the Way Educators Conference in Michigan, P.U.S.H Empowerment Conference in the Inland Empire, and many more! Among being at the forefront of Rise Up For You, Nada is currently a Professor at The Young Americans College of The Performing Arts where she teaches in both the Breadth of Knowledge and Music Department. In addition, Nada recently sat on the board for the Women's Impact Council at the Costa Mesa Center Club as well as the non-profit organization, Hope Seekers. Nada's mission is to change the world one woman at a time. Fun Facts: Among many adventures, Nada has climbed Mt. Fuji in a typhoon. STAY CONNECTED: Nadalena.com @NADALENA_RISE riseupforyou.com _____________________________________________________ Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don't forget to show your support for the Rise Up For You Podcast by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better! Check out www.riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, events, and more to help you get to the next level in your personal and professional life! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube @riseupforyou Looking for more support? Grab your free coaching call with our team completely FREE! Bring your questions about Confidence, Leadership or Business and we will assign you the best coach to provide customizable support. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CALL HERE riseupforyou.com/coaching