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This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter Emile Martinez, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.    Visit Bob Reeves Brass at TMEA 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 13-15! We'll have over 350 trumpet mouthpieces, mutes, cases, Shires trumpets, and valve alignments. For more information and to sign up for a valve alignment go to https://bobreeves.com/blog/tmea2025/.   About Emile:   Emile Martinez, a Los Angeles native and two-time Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, and educator, embodies a multifaceted musical journey that transcends genre boundaries. Graduating with a Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts and recognized as a presidential scholar at Berklee College of Music, Martinez's passion for the trumpet ignited at the tender age of ten. Under the tutelage of esteemed mentors such as Oscar Brashear, Clay Jenkins, Ed Carroll, Josef Leimberg, Van Hunt, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Rasheed Ali, Sal Cracchiolo, PhD. James Ford, PhD. Derrick Finch, Lee Secard, and Wadada Leo Smith, Martinez's artistic evolution was profoundly shaped, fueling not only his musical prowess but also his commitment to mentorship and education, fostering creative pathways for future generations. While often associated with jazz, Martinez's artistic palette is expansive, drawing inspiration from an eclectic array of genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo Soul, Classical, and Soul Electronica. His collaborations with luminaries such as Anderson Paak, S.I.R., Iman Omari, Shafiq Husayn, Big Sean, Rasheed Ali and Ed Sheeran underscore his versatility and musical adaptability. Having graced prestigious stages from the Lincoln Center to the Playboy Jazz Festival during his early years as a trumpeter, Martinez's performances captivate audiences with their dynamic fusion of styles and infectious energy. His recent venture into production showcases a deep reverence for cultural icons such as, J-Dilla, Quincy Jones, Shafiq Husayn, Josef Leimberg, Rasheed Ali, 9th Wonder, and Madlib. As he prepares to unveil his debut album, "Lamad," Martinez showcases his work not only as a trumpeter and improviser but as a composer, producer, and arranger. Martinez embarks on a new chapter with his ensemble, "The Education," comprising a collective of exceptionally talented young artists from across Los Angeles. Through "Lamad," Martinez invites listeners on a sonic odyssey, where each track intricately weaves a narrative that transcends musical boundaries, reflecting his unwavering commitment to artistic exploration and innovation.  

Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!Our first guest of 2025 is Mr. Bryce Gage, choir director at Marble Falls High School! Having worked at a 4A program for many years now, Bryce gives us all the examples of what he did to grow what was a tiny choral program into a group that is performing at TMEA this year! He also emphasizes the importance of developing strong musical tone in ANY ensemble, and how it contributed to the strength of his group.Download the show notes for this episode HERE.Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!Browse Kara's TPT Store!Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list!https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings

Today, we are looking back at all the fun we had at TMEA 2024. Welcome to the Band Hall!

Sean Michael Casey has just released A Progressive Guide to Orchestral Excerpts for the Double Bass, which is a step-by-step method for teaching the fundamentals of good orchestral double bass playing. Sean is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the American Federation of Musicians, and the International Society of Bassists.  Sean currently operates a teaching studio in Allen, TX, with students making All-Region and chosen for TMEA's All-State orchestras. His students have attended prestigious music schools like Baylor and Julliard. Learn more about Sean on his website, and pick up a copy of his book in our DBHQ sheet music store! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music   Thank you to our sponsor!   Dorico - This podcast episode is sponsored by Dorico: the next-generation music notation software from Steinberg, that's packed with smart, time-saving features to help you spend less time in front of your computer and more time doing what you love: making music.   The latest version of Dorico 5, includes Iconica Sketch, a new orchestral sound library, bringing more expressive playback, and making it easy to produce more life-like performances with a dynamic stereo soundstage. Try Dorico Now For 60 Days For Free: visit dorico.com     theme music by Eric Hochberg

In today's episode we'll talk post TMEA, lessons learned, concerts galore...and possible concussions.

Today, we are talking through our TMEA plans. Welcome to the Band Hall!

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring jazz trumpeter/cornetist Marc Caparone, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.  Marc has been listening to classic jazz his entire life and is dedicated to keeping the traditions of the great early jazz trumpet players alive. His specialties are the jazz trumpet styles of the 1920's and ‘30s, and he also has a deep interest in jazz history that started when he began collecting records as a teenager.  Marc has performed and recorded with many groups around the world including the High Sierra Jazz Band, Hal Smith's Rhythmakers with Rebecca Kilgore, Narvin Kimball's All Stars, Carl Sonny Leyland, Dave Stuckey's Hot House Gang, Dave Stuckey's Hoot Owls, Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band, the Reynolds Brothers, The Western Swing All Stars and Barbara Dane, and with bands led by his wife, vocalist Dawn Lambeth.  For several years Marc performed at Disney California Adventure as a member of the Ellis Island Boys.   In addition to leading his own groups he has also put together groups to back up blues legends Little Charlie Baty and Duke Robillard.  Marc is a regular member of the Holland-Coots Quintet, and Carl Sonny Leyland's Boogie Woogie Boys and leads the Sierra Stompers and the Back O Town All Stars.   In 2022 he was inducted into the Western Swing Society Hall of Fame.    To grab an appointment or find out more about Bob Reeves Brass at TMEA, use this link.

In today's episode we'll talk Midwinter Concert prep, and the upcoming Texas Music Educators Clinic and Convention.

Today, we're joined once again by Amanda Blackstone to look back at TMEA 2023. Welcome to the Band Hall!

We started February by celebrating National School Counseling Week last week and this week starts with the 100th Day of School! Along with our All-State band scholars, we had educators at the TMEA conference presenting on the inclusion of our special education scholars into our fine arts programs!

Congratulations to East Central High School junior and varsity choir member Marisa Mejia on being selected for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Mixed Choir — in her second year as a member of this top-performing ensemble. She placed second chair after a series of intense auditions. The All- State Choir will perform at the TMEA convention at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio in early February.Article Link

December is often one of the most hectic months of teaching.  Programs.  Holidays.  Excitement.  Parties.  Events.  It's joyful and stressful.  Beth Duhon is here to share seven ideas for surviving teaching in December.  Want more teacher health and wellness ideas?  Check out our conversation in episodes 147 and 148. About Beth:  Beth Duhon has presented on music teacher self-care for the OAKE national conference, IAMEA, Musicplayonline.com, TMEA, TCDA and Houston Arts Partners conferences. She has been a podcast guest on Mrs. Stouffer's VIP Music Room Podcast, Afternoon Ti, Musicast, The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast and The Music Room with Aileen Miracle.  She is currently writing “Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and School” for F-flat books.  It is scheduled to be released January 2023.  Ms. Duhon's Facebook group is “Self-Care for the Music Educator.”  Look for her podcast "Happier Music Teacher with Beth Duhon" soon!  You may reach her at bethduhon@me.com. Afternoon Ti: Website:  www.jessicagrant.org Instagram:  @highafternoonti

Want to know more about the TMEA Honor Band process? This is the show for you! Crowning the TMEA Honor Band is one of the most prestigious titles a Texas concert program can hold. Follow along as I explain the process, the rules, and highlight some programs who have advanced to the TMEA Honor Band State Prelims!!! https://www.tmea.org/band/honor-band/

Joseph Fuller is described as full of passion & artistry. With 6 albums, over 26 million streams, features on playlists on Amazon Music, Pandora Radio, Spotify, and his recordings having reached over 110 countries, he continues to be a widely sought-after pianist for concert engagements. His unique style continues to captivate audiences with his technical precision and emotional connection to his music. He holds a Masters degree in piano from Baylor University and has worked with some of the world's finest opera houses, children's choruses, and universities in the United States. He has performed with conductors from the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Indianapolis Opera, former Berkshire Opera, and the world renowned Indianapolis Children's Chorus. Joseph can be heard on Grammy Award winning recordings in conjunction with the Grammy Foundation's, Grammy In The Schools, has performed on network television several times, performed with the Fort Bend Symphony, been the featured artist at TMEA, ACDA, and given solo concerts at Steinway Piano Gallery Houston, Steinway Hall Dallas, Steinway Piano Gallery San Antonio and Steinway Piano Gallery Austin. Joseph has been a guest artist with the world renowned Indianapolis Children's Choir and has future engagements with multiple Steinway Galleries across the United States. His latest release “Reflections of Tomorrow” features 10 brand new compositions written exclusively by Joseph and produced by Grammy Award winning producer Brad Sayles. This new chapter of his recording career branches into fully realized compositions that invoke feelings of joy, love, and loss and takes the listener on a journey that tells his deeply personal story. From his live concert album “Christmas In The City” to his first album “Release…”, Joseph continues to pave his own way as a concert pianist and artist. He maintains an exciting schedule of solo and accompanying engagements and is a recording artist with Symphonic Distribution, a member of ASCAP, and a voting member of The Recording Academy.

This week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Alexis Yatuzis-Derryberry, General Music Teacher at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna, Tennessee. Before moving to Stewarts Creek in 2021, Alexis spent nearly 20 years teaching general music and choir at the elementary and middle school levels. She is also President of the TMEA, The Tennessee Music Education Association, and an adjunct Music Education Instructor at Middle Tennessee State University.In this episode, Alexis shares ideas that will help to keep students interested in music throughout Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, and how Tennessee's strong musical traditions create unique opportunities for students during their school years, and beyond. She'll also talk about the challenges for women in leadership positions in music education.Our conversation was recorded February 9, 2022, and is broken up in to two episodes, and this is part two.

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appVirtual Equipment Consultationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDOyZXRiXwDr. Joseph Cooper joined the dynamic and accomplished brass studios at Oklahoma State University as the Assistant Professor of Trumpet in Fall 2019.  He teaches applied trumpet lessons to music performance and music education majors, directs trumpet ensembles, and teaches courses in high brass methods, among other resposibilities.  Prior to OSU, he taught applied trumpet at The University of Texas at San Antonio from 2015-2019 and at Texas Lutheran University from 2011-2018.Dr. Cooper is a member of RotoЯ Brass.  A new brass duo created to promote new commissions and elevate the trumpet and horn chamber music setting.  The RotoЯ Brass inaugural performance will be in March 2020 at the International Duo Symposium where they will be featured guest artists.  The other member of RotoЯ Brass is Dr. Zachary Cooper, Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Horn at the University of Montana, Dr. Joseph Cooper's identical twin brother. Cooper is an active performer having appeared frequently with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Symphony Brass Quintet and Austin Opera in recent years.  Additional performances include the Colorado Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and the Breckenridge Music Festival orchestras, among others. Trumpet students of Dr. Cooper succeed at all levels.  College students under his direction have been admitted to top graduate music programs in trumpet performance, have performed at summer festivals nationally and internationally, hold positions in regional ensembles, have won TMEA teaching scholarships, and have become successful band directors.  His private lessons students have auditioned into the National Youth Orchestra and NYO2, have been accepted into music conservatories as performance majors, regularly achieve positions in All-State ensembles, and have been invited to perform at the National Trumpet Competition.  He holds degrees from powerhouse trumpet programs including Indiana University- Bloomington (BM), Rice University (MM) and The University of Texas at Austin (DMA).  His former teachers include John Almeida, John Rommel, Marie Speziale, and Ray Sasaki.  He is a member of the International Trumpet Guild and served on the Conference Artist Committee for the 2018 ITG Convention held in San Antonio, Texas.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Attending this year's TMEA convention was a life-changing experience for Randy. He wants to use the special episode of CUEcast to tell us about what he experienced and the effects it has had on him since. We hope you, too, will find hope, courage, and new energy in what you hear today.

In this week's episode, we share a recording of our session at TMEA 2022. Eric had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation amongst three outstanding panelists. Each brought a wealth of knowledge to the table regarding their personal experience as products of public school music education and how they each take on the task to include their Latino/a/x/ students into their music programs.Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

JJ just spoke at the New Orleans Pelicans Career Fair and is now in San Antonio for TMEA. Her "didn't get my pizza adventure" last night turned into today's “Pizza Flyer Rant.” Today's episode is a warning for business owners to evaluate how you're spending your marketing dollars. Make sure you're getting a good return on investment, and not throwing your money down the toilet like this pizza company did.

Today we are joined by Garrett Wallace, Assistant Regional Team Lead for YBDT and band director at Running Brushy Middle School in Cedar Park, Texas. We are discussing TMEA conventions of past, present, and future. Welcome to the Band Hall!

The Real Me follows the stories of young songwriters and performers with cancer who found hope, healing and connection through music.Presented by Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, “The Real Me” highlights the moving experiences of cancer patients in TCA's Play It Back program, which matches them with music professionals to write, perform and record fully produced studio versions of their original songs.Our Guest this week is Audrey Rene, a singer/songwriter from College Station TX.Audrey grew up in a musical family, and as a singer herself, has grown up singing in her school choirs throughout her junior high, high school and college years. She auditioned for the state choir in Texas, and got to perform with her varsity women's ensemble at TMEA. After being diagnosed with cancer, music became even more important to her.Spending some time speaking with Audrey, I can tell you she has such a great sense of humor and tells it like it is. Cancer was not going to slow her down. She has a driving force and passion for writing and recording music especially now that she's been a part of the Play it Back Program. Her song "Not the End" says it all. Take a listen!Part of Pantheon Podcasts

The Real Me follows the stories of young songwriters and performers with cancer who found hope, healing and connection through music. Presented by Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, “The Real Me” highlights the moving experiences of cancer patients in TCA's Play It Back program, which matches them with music professionals to write, perform and record fully produced studio versions of their original songs. Our Guest this week is Audrey Rene, a singer/songwriter from College Station TX. Audrey grew up in a musical family, and as a singer herself, has grown up singing in her school choirs throughout her junior high, high school and college years. She auditioned for the state choir in Texas, and got to perform with her varsity women's ensemble at TMEA. After being diagnosed with cancer, music became even more important to her. Spending some time speaking with Audrey, I can tell you she has such a great sense of humor and tells it like it is. Cancer was not going to slow her down. She has a driving force and passion for writing and recording music especially now that she's been a part of the Play it Back Program. Her song "Not the End" says it all. Take a listen! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Me follows the stories of young songwriters and performers with cancer who found hope, healing and connection through music. Presented by Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, “The Real Me” highlights the moving experiences of cancer patients in TCA's Play It Back program, which matches them with music professionals to write, perform and record fully produced studio versions of their original songs. Our Guest this week is Audrey Rene, a singer/songwriter from College Station TX. Audrey grew up in a musical family, and as a singer herself, has grown up singing in her school choirs throughout her junior high, high school and college years. She auditioned for the state choir in Texas, and got to perform with her varsity women's ensemble at TMEA. After being diagnosed with cancer, music became even more important to her. Spending some time speaking with Audrey, I can tell you she has such a great sense of humor and tells it like it is. Cancer was not going to slow her down. She has a driving force and passion for writing and recording music especially now that she's been a part of the Play it Back Program. Her song "Not the End" says it all. Take a listen! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method app (Use code GOLD21 when subscribing for your first month free!)www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appOriginally from Brazil, Dr. Nairam Simoes enjoys a multifaceted international career as a performer, music educator, and clinician with a wealth of knowledge particularly in chamber and Brazilian music. He is the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Arkansas State University, Department of Music. Prior to his appointment at A-State, he served as trumpet faculty at Lamar University and Texas A&M-Kingsville. In addition to his teaching duties, he serves as the editor of the Orchestra Section Profile column for the International Trumpet Guild Journal, editorial council for the Brazilian Brass Music and Brazilian Trombone Association. Dr. Simoes is on the board of directors of the Brazilian Trumpet Guild, an ITG affiliate chapter. ​As an active performer, he has played with the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Dayton Philharmonic, Lexington Philharmonic, Springfield Symphony, Kentucky Symphony among others. He has been a featured soloist with the Lamar University Symphonic Band, the Joao Pessoa City Band, and in multiple occasions with the Symphony of Paraiba and Youth Symphony of Paraiba. ​Dr. Simoes has presented masterclasses all across the United States and in South America including the University of North Texas, Colorado State University, Utah University, Texas A&M Commerce, Stephen F. Austin State University, University of New Mexico, Harding University, University of Campinas in São Paulo (Brazil), University of Southern Mississippi and many others. He was a featured artist for the 2022 and 2021 International Trumpet Guild Conferences, faculty for the 2019 Brazilian Trumpet Conference, 35th Winter International Music Festival of Santa Maria, the 2021 and 2016 Campina Grande International Music Festivals in Paraíba (Brazil), and presented a recital with ConcerTrio (chamber music) at the 2021 International Horn Symposium. He has also adjudicated for the National Trumpet Competition, TMEA and KMEA. Through his career, he has commissioned and premiered several new works for trumpet. In the summer of 2021, he plans on recording an album that will be showcasing works for an unusual chamber music formation: trumpet, French horn and piano. This album will feature brand new commissions from acclaimed Brazilian composers and will be released by Fundamental Sounds. He has also commissioned pieces by many American composers, such as Eric Ewazen.  Dr. Simoes holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, a Master of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Memphis. His primary teachers included Alan Siebert, Phil Collins, Eric Berlin, David Spencer, Kyle Millsap, Scott Moore, Marie Speziale, Jim Pandolfi, and Charles Schlueter.  Dr. Nairam Simoes is an artist and plays exclusively on S.E. Shires Trumpets. He is also and endorsing artist for Torpedo Bags and Monster Oil.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King's phrase, the K-5 "ambassador of joy" at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD. Longer bio: Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King's phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD. She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences. In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword” for TMEA and the LCISD elementary music teacher cohort. Previously, Ms. Duhon was a successful horn private lesson teacher, clinician, and freelance performer in the West Houston area for over a decade. She also taught elementary music in Williamsburg, VA and middle school general music in Falls Church, VA before moving to Texas. She was an honors recitalist, principal horn in the wind ensemble and orchestra, cum laude and an inductee of Pi Kappa Lambda from Illinois Wesleyan University where she received a B.M.E. At the University of Houston, Ms. Duhon was a teaching assistant in the music history department, summa cum laude and a student of Roger Kaza (St. Louis Symphony) and Nancy Goodearl (Houston Symphony). She received an M.M. in horn performance. Ms. Duhon met her husband, Jimmy, when they were both performing as instrumentalists at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. They have a ten-year-old son, Mark. You can watch Ms. Duhon's TMEA presentation "Self Care for the Music Educator: More Than a Buzzword" by clicking HERE! You can access the "Self Care for the Music Educator: More Than a Buzzword" supplementary materials by clicking HERE! You can access the F-flat Books THAW replay by downloading the session pack on the website! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Self care is more than a buzzword. So many times, we hear phrases like "just take care of yourself" or "find the one thing that works for you" or even "pencil in time to get that pedicure." But, self care isn't the same as self soothing. In fact, it's about the daily, mundane, and boring stuff that will help you to feel better every single day that matters. In this episode, Beth Duhon does a great job of explaining what self care REALLY is and has an easy to remember acronym called "MAP" that will give you amazing tips to implement what you're hearing today. Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King's phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX. This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD. She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences. In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword” for TMEA and the LCISD elementary music teacher cohort. Previously, Ms. Duhon was a successful horn private lesson teacher, clinician, and freelance performer in the West Houston area for over a decade. She also taught elementary music in Williamsburg, VA and middle school general music in Falls Church, VA before moving to Texas. She was an honors recitalist, principal horn in the wind ensemble and orchestra, cum laude and an inductee of Pi Kappa Lambda from Illinois Wesleyan University where she received a B.M.E. At the University of Houston, Ms. Duhon was a teaching assistant in the music history department, summa cum laude and a student of Roger Kaza (St. Louis Symphony) and Nancy Goodearl (Houston Symphony). She received an M.M. in horn performance. Ms. Duhon met her husband, Jimmy, when they were both performing as instrumentalists at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. They have a ten-year-old son, Mark. You can connect with Beth here: On her Facebook account here See her YouTube presentation (as long as it's available) right here Join her "Self Care for the Music Educator" Facebook group here. Find out more about and sign up for the HARMONY membership waitlist here. Head to my website to grab your free music teaching resource. Join the Elementary Music Teacher Community Facebook group to continue the conversation. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Today we are here with Robert Floyd, executive director of TMEA to talk about the importance of fine arts advocacy and our roles in preserving the future of music in our schools. Be sure to check out the newest campaign from TMEA to keep supporting the arts in Texas at www.txartsed.org.

Show Notes: Self-Care PDF  Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King’s phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX.  This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD.  She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences.  In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword” for TMEA and the LCISD elementary music teacher cohort.  Previously, Ms. Duhon was a successful horn private lesson teacher, clinician, and freelance performer in the West Houston area for over a decade.  She also taught elementary music in Williamsburg, VA and middle school general music in Falls Church, VA before moving to Texas.  She was an honors recitalist, principal horn in the wind ensemble and orchestra, cum laude and an inductee of Pi Kappa Lambda from Illinois Wesleyan University where she received a B.M.E.  At the University of Houston, Ms. Duhon was a teaching assistant in the music history department, summa cum laude and a student of Roger Kaza (St. Louis Symphony) and Nancy Goodearl (Houston Symphony).  She received an M.M. in horn performance.  Ms. Duhon met her husband, Jimmy, when they were both performing as instrumentalists at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.  They have a ten-year-old son, Mark.   Afternoon Ti: The Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal are here! F-Flat e-books:  Book and Journal Amazon: Book and Journal Blog Instagram - @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Show Notes: Self-Care PDF  Beth Duhon is, to borrow Tracy King’s phrase, the K-5 “ambassador of joy” at Travis Elementary in Rosenberg, TX.  This is her fifth year teaching in Lamar Consolidated ISD.  She has received over $14,000 in classroom grants for a keyboard lab, iPads, and music manipulatives in addition to regularly receiving travel grants for music education conferences.  In 2021, she presented “Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword” for TMEA and the LCISD elementary music teacher cohort.  Previously, Ms. Duhon was a successful horn private lesson teacher, clinician, and freelance performer in the West Houston area for over a decade.  She also taught elementary music in Williamsburg, VA and middle school general music in Falls Church, VA before moving to Texas.  She was an honors recitalist, principal horn in the wind ensemble and orchestra, cum laude and an inductee of Pi Kappa Lambda from Illinois Wesleyan University where she received a B.M.E.  At the University of Houston, Ms. Duhon was a teaching assistant in the music history department, summa cum laude and a student of Roger Kaza (St. Louis Symphony) and Nancy Goodearl (Houston Symphony).  She received an M.M. in horn performance.  Ms. Duhon met her husband, Jimmy, when they were both performing as instrumentalists at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.  They have a ten-year-old son, Mark.   Afternoon Ti: The Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal are here! F-Flat e-books:  Book and Journal Amazon: Book and Journal Blog Instagram - @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

★ Support the show by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/atpercussion​​ ★ Follow us on:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atperc​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atpercussion/​​ PodBean: https://atpercussion.podbean.com/​​ Hosts: Casey Cangelosi, Ben Charles, and Ksenija Komljenović, Karli Viña Intro music by Reese Maultsby - reesemaultsby.com   Watch here   Listen below  0:12 introduction 1:23 today in history: jazz guitarist Mary Osborne, Ligeti Poème Symphonique For 100 Metronomes, Janis Joplin fined for obscene language, Vivaldi born, Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet (Tchaikovsky) premiered, Bad Religion album certified gold 6:14 welcome Jillian Baxter! 7:02 teaching during the pandemic 11:35 What is the role of HBCUs in a modern educational landscape? 17:05 Jillian's GMEA presentation “Level Up: A game plan for improving skills of percussionists with limited time and resources” 25:31 TMEA controversy about systemic racism, NYT Black Artists on How to Change Classical Music 30:51 Jillian's thoughts on TMEA presentation and NYT article 35:30 the importance of representation 37:40 more thoughts on TMEA presentation from Karli 43:06 Jillian's work with the PAS Board of Advisors 45:02 Jillian's work with the PAS Diversity Alliance 49:55 facing discrimination 57:22 Jillian's hope for what students should learn about diversity: “difference is beautiful” 1:01:30 the weight of advocacy 1:02:37 Executive Director of PAS Joshua Simonds 1:04:44 Jillian's upcoming projects 1:09:58 Jillian's hobbies  

In this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk about the gates and walls put up to keep and push our students away from the great opportunity of music ed. Eric and Justin review a post/clinic from this past TMEA convention and what it sparked in the minds of music educators across all streams. What does it really mean to knock down doors and liberate students with including and excluding for different exterior circumstances? Please listen in and glean what could be helpful to where you are and what could be hindering you or your students. Tune in and enjoy!!!In Rotation:Pimp C- "Knockin' Doors Down" - EricJudas and The Black Messiah Soundtrack- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

In 2019, the Ronald Reagan High School Marching Band from San Antonio, TX won the Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional for the third time with a record score of 97.30 winning outstanding visual performance and outstanding general effect with their show, ‘Secret World.’ After bursting onto the scene in 2000, the Reagan Rattler Band has won countless contests & Bands of America Regionals and placed in finals 5 times at the BOA Grand Nationals Championships in Indianapolis, IN., including two second-place finishes and one class AAA championship. The Reagan marching band has also been a consistent UIL State Marching Band finalist since 2004 and was selected to march in the 2018 rose parade in Pasadena, CA, and the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In 2005 the Reagan Band was the recipient of the prestigious International Sudler Shield. The wind ensemble has also been a consistent TMEA state honor band finalist and was invited to perform at the 2018 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. In 1999 Ronald Reagan High School opened, splitting from the nationally-known Winston Churchill High School in the North East Independent School District, and the Ronald Reagan marching band began competing in the year 2000. Their 2000 production featured Smetana Fanfare by Karel Husa, Molto Ritmico & Lento for Brass, from Dance Movements by Philip Sparke, & original music by Mark Higginbotham. On October 7th in San Antonio’s Alamodome, the band placed 3rd in prelims and 3rd in finals at their very first BOA regional. And on November 4th at Alief Stadium in Houston, TX, the Reagan band placed 2nd in prelims winning their first caption in school history, outstanding general effect, and finished in 5th place in finals. Joining me today is Mark Chambers who was the director of bands for Ronald Reagan HS from 1999-2006, where he and his team became arguably the single largest driving force in spearheading a change in sound, visual, aesthetic, flow, design, and theatrics within TX marching band. On this episode of Storybook, we discuss The Ronald Reagan High School's 2000 production, “Perpetual Motion.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

Michelle Flowers is an avid trombonist who has performed nationally and internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany with a wide variety of ensembles ranging from opera and musical theater orchestras to jazz ensembles to a circus band. Dr. Flowers’ ground-breaking research on self-handicapping among the musician population has led her to be a stand-out in the field of music and medicine. She has presented her findings on several platforms, including the Performing Arts and Medicine Association International Symposium in Aspen, CO (2017), the International Brass Women’s Conference in Phoenix, AZ (2019), the International Trombone Festival in Muncie, IN (2019), and is a regular presenter at the Texas Music Educators’ Association in San Antonio, TX, the largest music education conference in the United States. In addition to her work on musicians’ mental health, she also is the author of a regular column discussing Golden Age film scores in Film Score Monthly Online Journal. Michelle is currently the trombone professor at Texas Woman’s University where she has a flourishing studio. She founded and conducts the TWU Trombone Choir which recently was invited to perform at the TMEA convention. Flowers holds a Master’s and Doctorate of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance from the University of North Texas and received a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. In addition to music, she enjoys hiking in the mountains with her golden retrievers and binge-watching Doctor Who. https://www.tromboneflowers.com/

The potential benefits of the AfCFTA are endless and many have called it a 'game changer', 'revolutionary and 'Africa's next biggest break'. Join in on a conversation between The Brenthurst Foundation's Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and CEO of TradeMark East Africa, Frank Matsaert, on the lessons from years of regional trade facilitation procedures, the necessity of intra-continental trade, and what the priorities need to be for policy makers, private sector and civil society in the current rounds of trade negotiation and facilitation. Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation

"The stars at night are big and bright..." Welcome to TEXAS this show choir Saturday! Mason Barlow is the head director at Arlington High School in Arlington, TX and has leads one of the original competitive ensembles in the Lone Star State. Mason and Jen discuss Texas choral music (TMEA, TCDA, All-State) as well as the Texas show choir scene and how it's grown in the last decade. This is a GREAT episode to listen to if you're thinking of starting a competitive group, but are on the fence. Mason will talk you into it for sure! Shows discussed in this episode: Wheaton Warrenville South “OZ” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TExYYeegywk (2012), Arlington High Choraliers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=990dWSGP1XI (start at 1:07) (2016)

In 2019, the Vandegrift High School Marching Band from Austin, TX won the Bands of America Grand National Class 4A Championship sweeping all captions and was named Grand National Champion with a score of 97.18 winning the award for Outstanding General Effect with their show, ‘Aria: Queen of the Night.’ After bursting onto the scene in 2010, the Vandegrift Viper Band has won countless contests & Bands of America Regionals and has also been a consistent UIL State Marching Band finalist winning bronze in 2018, silver in 2015, and gold in 2013. In 2019 the Vandegrift Band was the recipient of the prestigious International Sudler Shield. The wind ensemble has also been a consistent TMEA state honor band finalist culminating in being named the 2018 TMEA 6A Honor Band. The Vandegrift wind ensemble was also invited to perform at the 2020 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. In 2009 Vandegrift High School opened, splitting from the nationally-known Cedar Park High School in the Leander Independent School District, and the Vandegrift marching band began competing in their first year as a school. Their 2009 production featured "Finale, The Promise of Living from The Tender Land," and "Third Symphony" by Aaron Copland. On October 24th at Hays High School, the band placed 5th in prelims and 5th in finals, earning State Alternate, at their very first Area D Marching Contest. Joining me today is Jeremy Spicer who was the director of bands for Vandegrift HS from 2009-2014 and prior to his appointment at Vandegrift, he spent eight years as a member of the staff at Cedar Park High School. On this episode of Storybook, we discuss the Vandegrift High School's 2009 production, “Remembered.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

One of the most challenging aspects of being a choir director is working with middle school voices.  It's challenging for a variety of reasons: not only do you have such a wide variety of voices to work with, those voices are constantly changing.  You then have to help all of your individual singers, and then try to bring them into one cohesive ensemble.Because of all of the different challenges involved with working with middle school voices, I enlisted the help of a fantastic middle school director, Maurice Burgess.  I first got to know Maurice online, and then more so after he became a member of the Choir Director Corner Community Membership.  In our conversation we discuss a variety of topics, including how he places voices, how he utilizes the Cambiata concept in his teaching, how he helps singers through their voice change, how he selects repertoire, and more!If you are someone that works with middle school voices, then this episode will bring you TONS of incredible strategies and tips!  Definitely one you do not want to miss!If you've got ideas for a topic or someone who I should interview for the podcast, I would love to hear about it!  Send me an email at:  Matt@ChoirDirectorCorner.com and let me know!If you are looking to dive deeper into resources designed to tackle all of the challenges of being a choir director, then you should check out the Choir Director Corner Community Membership.  The Membership includes online courses and trainings, a PDF Resource Library, opportunities for 1-to-1 coaching, a private Facebook group, and more!  If you'd like to find out more about the CDC Community Membership, you can go to: choirdirectorcorner.com/communityLooking for an activity that you can do with your choir virtually as well as in-person?  Check out the solfege game, "The Choir Room is LAVA!"www.ChoirDirectorCorner.com/thechoirroomislavaIf you are looking for some new choir warm-ups that will reinforce vocal technique AND engage your singers, check out my free PDF, the 50 Awesome Warm-Ups for your Choir Cheat Sheet!http://bit.ly/50AwesomeWarmUpsCheatSheetFor more great resources, hop on over to our website:www.ChoirDirectorCorner.comMake sure you check us out over on Facebook!  You can find our private group at:www.ChoirDirectorCornerGroup.comResources mentioned in this episode:Cambiata Institute:     http://cambiatainstitute.comCambiata Press:           http://cambiatapress.comTexas UIL Performance List:     https://www.uiltexas.org/pmlPractical Vocal Acoustics:   Amazon LinkFinding Ophelia's Voice:     Amazon LinkDrakensburg Boys Choir (YouTube)Apple Music:   search for TMEA, ACDA, etc.

Susan L. Smith has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at the elementary through collegiate level in Florida, Virginia and Alabama and has served as an author, clinician, conductor, and adjudicator across the United States Topics: Susan’s early career and education, including the lessons she learned from her mother, who was a high school band director in Virginia. The importance of teaching the students who are in front of you, especially now when everything is so uncertain from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Servant leadership and putting others before yourself as a teacher. Setting goals, exercise challenges, and the importance of staying healthy so that you can be there for others. Susan’s work at Troy University with the music education program and the importance of moving past just checking the boxes and focusing on excellence. The importance of connecting with kids and finding ways to bring more kids under your influence by offering technology or guitar classes. Marketing your program. Links: Susan Smith Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy Biography: Susan L. Smith, B.M.Ed, M.A.Ed., has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at the elementary through collegiate level in Florida, Virginia and Alabama and has served as an author, clinician, conductor, and adjudicator across the United States. She is currently Director of Bands at the Saint James School in Montgomery AL. Mrs. Smith is responsible for teaching the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Bands as well as Guitar, Jazz Band, and Music Technology. The Saint James Band consistently receives Superior ratings in Concert, Jazz and Marching band events including the Alabama Music Performance Assessment, Smokey Mountain Music Festival and Bands of America Super Regionals and Grand National Championships. She is currently the President of the Alabama Music Educators Association. She was a Coordinating Author for Warner Bros. Publications’ Expressions Music Curriculum, a vision for a vertical, conceptual approach to teaching music. She consulted on the Elementary Music Curriculum Music Expressions and served as an author for Band Expressions, a secondary component of the curriculum. Smith has presented clinics at many state conventions including AMEA, TMEA, FMEA, IMEA, VMEA, GMEA and National and Regional NAfME conferences. She is on the Middle School Clinician team for the Music for All Summer Symposium, presenting clinics each summer to directors and pre-service college students. In addition, Mrs. Smith serves as an educational consultant for Music for All. She is responsible for the Chamber Music portion of the Music for All National Concert Band Festival.

Evan and Katie VanDoren are two very talented and accomplished educators within the music and marching arts world! In this episode, they're going to let us in on some ways they work together as a team both in music and in their marriage to bring out the best in each other!Katie is a Band Director at Vandegrift HS in Austin, TX and Evan is a former band director who now runs his own music arranging and consulting company, VanDoren Music. They're both currently on Staff at the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps - Evan as the Brass Arranger and Katie as the Assistant Brass Caption Manager.They're a great example of what it's like to fully support and believe in your spouse and their abilities. They lead busy lives, but have learned how to divide tasks and maximize their time in order to keep up with work and home responsibilities, all while still making sure they invest in their marriage by spending quality time together.They give some great tips and advice in many areas, and we hope you enjoy spending some time with them as much as we did!Evan's has written a bunch of great arrangements and compositions for marching and concert band! You can check them out at https://www.vandoren-music.com Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanvandorenFollow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katievandorenDon't forget to Subscribe, Follow, Like and Review the Mind Body & Pockets Podcast! Your support makes all the difference!YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpocketsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-and-pockets/id1522239250Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sk2TlaFDtz0MNhGBEY7dkWebsite: https://www.mindbodyandpockets.comThank you for listening and as always, Keep taking steps to Level up Your Life!

Arts education enthusiast April Harris speaks with Georgia State University's Dr. Deanna Joseph and the University of North Texas' Dr. Kristina Caswell MacMullen, on what makes a successful choral clinic and the current intricacies of adapting choral music education for an ever-evolving school year. *Fun Facts: Dr. Joseph will be a guest clinician at the 2020-21 TMEA conference next year; Dr. MacMullen was the guest clinician at Houston Chamber Choir's Hear the Future Choral Clinic in January 2020.

Flute 360 | Episode 123: “Tech Equipment Setup for Flute Recordings, Part 2” (27:28) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Eric Jay Begay about the proper microphone and video camcorder set-up for your next recording project. Yes, it is important to purchase quality equipment, but it’s even more important that you set-up your equipment properly. Experiment with your recording space and microphone placement for the optimal sound! Make sure you give yourself ample time to record to avoid unnecessary pressure. Finally, allow yourself the freedom to have fun and play with musical expression; the search committee and the panel are rooting for you! Episode 123  – Main Points: 0:28 – Need a flute teacher, creative consultant, or audio/video engineer? Let’s work together! 2:37 – Flute 360 Newsletter! Sign-up through Heidi’s website! 3:05 – Welcome & Introduction 4:01 – Series 26: “Navigating Your Virtual Flute World” (E120 – 124) 4:51 – Topic: Tech Setup for Your Flute Recording 5:02 – Consider your recording environment. 6:20 – Try a church’s sanctuary or a school’s music hall as options for your next recording session. 6:30 – Record at home if the other options are not available to you. 6:26 – “You can experiment with recording at home! It’s here that you probably feel the most comfortable playing your instrument, and you have the freedom to record in your own space!” – Eric 8:28 – Some home recording tips – listen here! 12:07 – Reference to E122 12:16 – Question: What should our microphone placement be? 12:27 – Eric’s Answer 14:18 – Placing the microphone towards the body versus the head joint. 15:32 – Dr. Brian Luce, flutist & educator 16:07 – “Think about the recording space that you are in!” – Eric 17:16 – Summary of Microphone Placement 17:26 – Topic: Video Recording Setup 17:37 – TMEA 17:44 – SHURE MV88 19:34 – Topic: Camcorder + External Microphone Setup 20:34 – Thessaloniki, Greece 21:17 – Experiment with enough time before the submission’s deadline! 21:44 – “There is an art to practicing, performing, AND recording!” – Heidi 23:04 – Organize your time wisely before the submission deadline. 23:14 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania 24:06 – Heidi’s & Eric’s Final Tips! 24:45 – References to E19, E63, E122 26:15 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions PICKS! Eric: Audio Hijack Heidi: Essential Oils: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender & Rosemary (Episode 3) Episode 123 – Resources Mentioned: Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website J&K Media Productions – Contact! Follow Eric via Instagram! Follow Eric via LinkedIn! Follow Heidi via Instagram! Follow the Flute 360’s FB Page! Episode 19 Episode 63 Episode 120 Episode 121 Episode 122 Episode 003 Episode 123 – Sponsors: Gold & Bronze Level: J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 122 “Tech Equipment for Flute Recordings, Part 1” (29:32) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Eric Jay Begay who is a professional audio and video engineer. He is the owner of the J&K Media Productions Company and he offers his advice on how to record solo flute for your next recording project! Check out today’s content and if you like it, please subscribe, rate, and review in your favorite podcast app! Thank you in advance! Episode 122 – Main Points: 0:28 – Need a flute teacher or a creative consultant? Let’s work together! 2:00 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:10 – Subscribe to the Flute 360 Podcast here! 2:28 – Overview of Series 26 (E120-124): Navigating Your Virtual Flute World! 2:56 – Shout-outs to other musician podcasters! Jason Heath with Contrabass Conversations Podcast, Garrett Hope with The Portfolio Composer Podcast, and Adam Wolf with Pathways Podcast! 3:25 – September’s Series 27 (Episodes 125-128) 4:04 – Welcome Eric Jay Begay! 4:20 – Please share with the audience who you are and your musical background! 4:28 – Eric’s Answer 4:39 – Fred Fox School of Music at The University of Arizona 4:52 – Shout-out to Gloria Mou our past Music Theory Teaching Assistant at The University of Arizona! 5:04 – Dr. Edward Murphy, Retired Music Theory Professor (UofA) 5:30 – Eric’s experience with recording the flute! 5:45 – Wiley Ross, Recording Studio Director (UofA) 5:53 – Pro Tools Software 6:18 – We accept burritos as payment from Chipotle! 6:43 – Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, flutist and educator 8:20 – KISS: Keep it Simple Smarty! 8:34 – Tech information for your next flute solo recording project – listen here! 8:55 – Recording projects for NFA, TMEA, TFS, and others! 9:10 – Question: What is a stereo microphone? 9:15 – Eric’s Answer 10:13 – AM Radio (mono) vs. FM Radio (stereo) 11:00 – Eric’s top two picks for stereo microphones that are budget-friendly! 11:09 – Handy Stereo Microphones: Zoom H1N ($120.00) & Zoom H4N ($250.00) 12:17 – These microphones record in MP3 and WAV files. 12:42 – Zoom H4N microphone details – listen here! 13:54 – Altieri Flute Gig Bags 14:29 – If you already own a microphone and have questions – message us! 15:10 – Question: What is included in the accessory pack? 15:20 – Eric’s Answer 16:43 – Question: If there is more wiggle room to the listener’s budget, what other microphones do you recommend? 16:55 – Eric’s Answer 17:00 – Rode M5MP Microphone ($200.00 for the pair) 17:53 – Rode NT5 Microphone ($440.00 for the pair) 18:37 – Audio-Technica’s Stereo Microphone, AT2022 ($250.00) 19:09 – These three microphones (M5MP, NT5, and AT2022) will need an interface, such as Focusrite and Roland! 19:35 – Do you need audio/video recording help? Contact Eric! 19:55 – Microphone Stand & Boom Arm 20:29 – Episode 123 will air Saturday, 08/22/2020! 20:58 – Video Recording Information – listen here! 21:22 – Shure MV88 Video Kit Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone ($250.00) 22:22 – Depending on the phone model, the video quality on your smartphone can record in 720p, 1080p, or 4K! 22:55 – Question: How am I setting up my smartphone and the Shure MV88? 23:01 – Eric’s Answer 23:05 – Accessory Kit 23:31 – Do you have a Cannon or a Sony camcorder already? Go ahead and use it, but do not use the internal microphone! Make sure you are recording to an external microphone! 25:02 – Need Audio/Video Services? Contact Eric! 25:23 – References to Flute 360’s Episodes 120 and 121! 25:40 – E123: Tech Equipment SETUP for Flute Recordings, Part 2 (airs 8/22/20) 26:05 – The art of practicing, performing, and recording can be time-consuming! Let us help you! 27:05 – PICKS! 28:19 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions PICKS! Eric: Virgil’s Sugar-Free Root Beer Heidi: Raaka’s Dark Chocolate, Pink Sea Salt Tennis Ball Therapy Apple Cider Vinegar Episode 122 – Resources Mentioned: Follow Eric via Instagram! Follow Heidi via Instagram! Follow Eric via LinkedIN! Follow Heidi via Facebook – Flute 360’s Page! Music Audio/Video Services with Eric Jay Begay! Flute Lessons & Coaching Packages with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay! Subscribe to the Flute 360 Podcast Here! Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Episode 122 – Sponsors: Gold & Bronze Levels: J&K Productions

Cheryl Floyd has taught middle school band in Austin, TX for over 30 years and is one of the most highly regarded middle school band directors in the country. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and has commissioned or been part of the consortium for 14 works for band. Topics: Cheryl's background growing up in Texas, going to Baylor University and starting her career as a teacher. The importance of encouraging students and giving them the type of positive feedback that keeps them playing. The background stories of a few of the 14 works that she has been a part of commissioning. Peer leadership in the middle school band. Teaching in Texas and the power of sound to sight teaching. A general discussion about teaching beginners and middle school band. An anecdote about George Steinbrenner. Links: Cheryl Floyd at Music for All 204 Progressive Sight Reading Tunes Bernstein: Suite from "Candide" Mozart: Serenade for 13 Winds in B-flat major, K. 361 "Gran Partita" Biography: Cheryl Floyd completed her twenty-fifth year as Director of Bands at Hill Country Middle School in Austin, Texas in May 2017.  The Hill Country Middle School Band is recognized as one if the exemplary middle school programs in the nation. Prior to her tenure at Hill Country, she served as Director of Bands at Murchison Middle School, also in Austin, for eight years.  Musical organizations under her leadership have consistently been sited for musical excellence at both local contests and national invitational festivals.  Mrs. Floyd is recognized nationally for her educational and musical vision and commitment at the middle school level.  In 1990 her Murchison program was the recipient of the coveted Sudler Cup Award presented to exceptional middle school band programs by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The Hill Country Middle School Band has performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in 1998 and again in 2006, Music For All’s National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis (March 2012),and most recently at the Western International Band Clinic (November 2014) under Mrs. Floyd’s direction. Mrs. Floyd routinely serves as a conductor on the University of Texas at Austin band camp faculty and has been a member of summer music faculties at Music For All's Summer Symposium, Arkansas Tech University, Baylor University, Texas Lutheran University Stephen F. Austin University, University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  She enjoys an active schedule as an adjudicator, clinician, author and guest conductor throughout the United States, having served as one of the first women guest conductors of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. in September, 1998. Cheryl Floyd was the recipient of the Texas Bandmasters Association Exemplary Middle School Band Program Citation and she appeared on the cover of the May 2005 Instrumentalist magazine which contained a featured article on the Hill Country Middle School band program. In 2003, Mrs. Floyd was elected to the American Bandmasters’ Association. She is the fifth female member of this 225 member organization and was the first middle school band director to be chosen for ABA membership. She serves on that organization’s selection committee for the prestigious Sousa/ABA/Ostwald Composition Competition. For nearly three decades, she has maintained a keen interest in commissioning new works for concert band and has collaborated with such internationally recognized composers as Frank Ticheli, Cajun Folk Songs, Shenandoah, Bob Margolis, Renaissance Fair, Dana Wilson, Sang!, Ron Nelson, Courtly Airs and Dances, Steven Barton, Hill Country Flourishes, Chris Tucker, Twilight in the Wilderness. Catherine McMichael, Cape Breton Postcard, Undertow, by John Mackey Spangled Heavens by Donald Grantham, a consortium commission for TMEA's MS Region 18 by Viet Cuong entitled Diamond Tide, and most recently, Sparkle by Scott McAllister.. The works generated by these ongoing projects have been widely acclaimed as being among the most significant works for young band. A 1980 graduate of Baylor University, Mrs. Floyd has also done graduate work at the University of Texas with Paula Crider, Robert Duke and Karl Kraber.  Since 1985 she has served as co-principal flute with the Austin Symphonic Band and in this capacity has performed at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 1989, 1997 and 2007, the American Bandmasters Association in 1993 and 2006 and before the Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association on numerous occasions. She is a member of ABA, TMEA, TBA, and Phi Beta Mu. In 2016 she was named a Yamaha Master Educator, one of only 18 in the nation. As such she is positioned to appear throughout the United States as a conductor, clinician and educator representing Yamaha. She annually serves as an evaluator for the Music For All National Concert Band Festival and was recently appointed to the Middle School Educational team for the Music For All Summer Symposium. Looming on the horizon is a book to be published by GIA Publications entitled “Middle School My Way.” ​ Paramount in her life is her musical family including her husband, Richard Floyd, State Director of Music Emeritus at the University of Texas and their son, Richard Weston, who holds a trombone performance degree from the University of Texas and is pursuing his musical career in Los Angeles.

RYAN GEORGE currently resides in Austin, Texas where he is active as an arranger and composer. His work, ranging from music for the concert stage to music for marching ensembles is performed regularly throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Ryan completed his first work for concert band in 2007 and since then his works have received performances at the American Bandmasters Association Convention, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, W.A.S.B.E., the Music For All (Bands of America) Concert Band Festival, PASIC, Carnegie Hall, the National CBDNA Conference, the CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference, and the MidEurope Festival in Schladming Austria. Many of his works, which are aimed at developing performers, have frequented the repertoires of All-State, Region, Inter-Collegiate, and Honor's ensembles throughout the U.S. and Canada. Recent notable performances of Ryan's music have included The "Presidents Own" United States Marine Band (National Tour), the Hiroshima Wind Orchestra (Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic), The Texas Christian University Percussion Orchestra (PASIC National Convention), The United States Air Force Band (A.B.A. Convention), The Lone Star Wind Orchestra (WASBE), and the Finnish Navy Band. He has received commissions for various ensembles including works for the T.C.U. Percussion Orchestra, The Consortium for the Advancement of Wind Band Literature, The Lone Star Wind Orchestra, and the Wan Quan School in Beijing China. As a specialist in music design for marching ensembles, Ryan's work has been performed by some of the nation's elite programs at the state, region, and national venues. His roster of clients includes perennial Bands of America (Music for All) regional champions, regional finalist, and Grand National finalist. Some of his clients include Leander HS (Leander TX), Cedar Ridge HS (Round Rock TX), and the 2018 UIL 6A State Champion Vista Ridge HS (Cedar Park TX). Within the realm of drum corps, Ryan is returning for his 8th year as the brass arranger/composer of the Boston Crusaders from Boston MA. He also was for the Academy Drum & Bugle Corps from Tempe AZ. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He is an ASCAP artist, a member of TMEA, and the American Composer's Forum. His wife Sarah is a producer and talent buyer for internationally recognized music festivals and they are the proud parents of Sophia, Nyla, and Teller. (b. 1978) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

Tonight, we welcome Claire Dillahunty to Deep Light. Claire received her undergraduate degree in music education from Dallas Baptist University and just completed her masters in vocal performance at SMU. Claire has sung in the Greater Dallas Youth Chorus and the DBU chorale which performed at TMEA and toured in Europe. Roles include Guinevere in Camelot, Angelica in Suor Angelica, Eliza in My Fair Lady (all at DBU), Despina in Così fan tutte (NYC Lyric Opera Summer Program), and Eva in An Embarrassing Position (Miami Music Festival). Claire also performed Manuelita in Pépito with the Dallas Opera Education Outreach program. And last but not least, Claire grew up at PCPC and has lead songs in our services many times including this past Sunday, June 7. Be sure to watch the end where she plays and sings for us!

In this episode, I turn over the hosting reins to my friend John Mlynczak live from the exhibit hall at the Texas Music Educators Association annual conference. I'll be honest, I much prefer being the host and instigator, asking the tough questions, and it was a big change to be in the spotlight. I hope you all enjoy this inside look into the Music Ed Mentor Podcast.

Back in the saddle again after a week off!  Let's go over TMEA happenings, my appearance on the Sketchbook Podcast, and all the contests going on at winter guard circuits all across the State of Texas!

In this weeks episode Eric and Justin had the great privilege of recording The Score live at TMEA 2020. Eric and a Justin along with an established panel of guest further discussed the importance of identity in music education. The experiences in our individual  lives and how we are intentional with those concepts in our respective fields as college professor, band , choral and elementary music teachers. Tune in and enjoy this episode at the granddaddy of them all TMEA 2020. Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd

More salsita recapping WGI "San Antonio", previewing WGI Dallas AND Houston, TMEA talk/teasing, and slight commentary on the BOA Application Postmark!

Dr. Blair Williams (PhD, The Ohio State University, MM, Kansas State University, BME, Baylor University) is an Assistant Professor of String Music Education in the School of Music at Texas Tech University. Her duties at Texas Tech include supervising string student teachers, teaching courses in string music education, instruction in instrumental/orchestral conducting, and directing the Texas Tech University String Project. During the summers, Dr. Williams is active with the TTU Summer Master of Music Education program, the TTU Band and Orchestra Camp Academy for beginning students, and the TTU Band and Orchestra Camp. Additionally, she serves on the editorial board for American String Teacher, on the National String Project Consortium Board, on the ASTA Collegiate Committee, as a Member-at-Large for NAfME-Texas, as the TMEA Region 16 College Chair, and as an advisor to the Epsilon Pi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon and the TTU Student Chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Dr. Williams has presented clinics regionally and nationally including invited sessions at the National Association for Music Education National In-Service Conference, the annual American String Teachers Association conference, the Ohio State String Teacher Workshop, Texas Music Educators Association, and Colorado Music Educators Association. Her research interests include: rural string music education, music teacher education, secondary music teaching, and viola. She has been published in The American String Teacher and SmartMusic. Additional conducting engagements have included: youth, regional, and all-city ensembles in Kansas, Texas, Ohio, and Oregon; Graduate Conductor/Section Coach-Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras, Chamber Strings; Graduate Conductor-Kansas State Orchestra; Assistant Director/Administrator of the Gold Orchestra (Manhattan, KS) including an invited performance at The Midwest Clinic in 2010; and Associate Director/String Coordinator of the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra. After earning her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baylor, Dr. Williams served as Director of Orchestras and the Associate Director of Orchestras in Midway ISD, Waco, TX teaching grades 5-12. While teaching in Texas, Dr. Williams' ensembles (string and full) consistently received superior ratings and sweepstakes awards at UIL Solo and Ensemble, UIL Large Group Contest, and other festivals. In 2009, she founded the Midway High School chapter of Texas Future Music Educators with 20 students. Dr. Williams also continues to enjoy working with public school students as a guest adjudicator, clinician, and conductor. She is a member of ASTA, NAfME, TMEA, Pi Kappa Lambda, CMS, and Mu Phi Epsilon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/orchestrateacher/support