The Orchestra Teacher Podcast – Episode #101 with Dr. Rick Webb
In this episode of The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, we welcome Dr. Richard S. Webb, a distinguished educator, conductor, and scholar in the field of string music education. Dr. Webb shares insights from his journey, from earning degrees in viola performance and music education at Bowling Green State University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, to his decade of impactful school orchestra teaching and his advanced studies culminating in a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
Currently an Associate Professor at SUNY Fredonia’s School of Music, Dr. Webb discusses his work as a published scholar, composer, and arranger — including his celebrated arrangements spotlighting the music of Black American composers from the early “pre-jazz” era. He also reflects on his experiences conducting festivals and all-state orchestras nationwide, directing the SUNY-Fredonia Summer Music Festival String Camp, and leading within ASTA as a past-president of the New York chapter.
Join us for a rich conversation about the evolving landscape of string education, historical repertoire for orchestras, and Dr. Webb’s passion for empowering young musicians through innovative teaching and community building.
To learn more about Dr. Webb, visit rickwebbmusic.com. Contact him at [email protected]
Arrangements by Rick Webb, published by Keiser-Southern Music Co.
James Reese Europe & Ford Dabney, arr. Rick Webb
The Castle Walk Rag (grade 3)
William C. Handy, arr. Rick Webb
The Memphis Blues (grade 4)
In Press (for Spring 2025), published by Keiser-Southern Music Co.
Traditional Cajun Melody, arr. Rick Webb
The Mamou Two-Step (grade 3.5)
Ferdinand J. “Jelly Roll” Morton, arr. Rick Webb
The New Orleans Blues (grade 3)
James Reese Europe, arr. Rick Webb
The Clef Club March (grade 2.5-3)
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The Orchestra Teacher Podcast – Episode #101 with Dr. Rick Webb
In this episode of The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, we welcome Dr. Richard S. Webb, a distinguished educator, conductor, and scholar in the field of string music education. Dr. Webb shares insights from his journey, from earning degrees in viola performance and music education at Bowling Green State University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, to his decade of impactful school orchestra teaching and his advanced studies culminating in a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
Currently an Associate Professor at SUNY Fredonia’s School of Music, Dr. Webb discusses his work as a published scholar, composer, and arranger — including his celebrated arrangements spotlighting the music of Black American composers from the early “pre-jazz” era. He also reflects on his experiences conducting festivals and all-state orchestras nationwide, directing the SUNY-Fredonia Summer Music Festival String Camp, and leading within ASTA as a past-president of the New York chapter.
Join us for a rich conversation about the evolving landscape of string education, historical repertoire for orchestras, and Dr. Webb’s passion for empowering young musicians through innovative teaching and community building.
To learn more about Dr. Webb, visit rickwebbmusic.com. Contact him at [email protected]
Arrangements by Rick Webb, published by Keiser-Southern Music Co.
James Reese Europe & Ford Dabney, arr. Rick Webb
The Castle Walk Rag (grade 3)
William C. Handy, arr. Rick Webb
The Memphis Blues (grade 4)
In Press (for Spring 2025), published by Keiser-Southern Music Co.
Traditional Cajun Melody, arr. Rick Webb
The Mamou Two-Step (grade 3.5)
Ferdinand J. “Jelly Roll” Morton, arr. Rick Webb
The New Orleans Blues (grade 3)
James Reese Europe, arr. Rick Webb
The Clef Club March (grade 2.5-3)
— REFERRAL LINKS —
Ready to shake up your next orchestra trip? Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning performance travel beyond expectations for more than 30 years.
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-orchestra-teacher-podcast/
Looking for things on Amazon? Use my referral link:
https://amzn.to/3RkfRLk
Do you keep a monthly budget? If not, try You Need a Budget! It’s a great app/website that helps keep your finances on track.
https://tinyurl.com/TheOrchestraTeacherYNAB
Do you have cable? Cut the cord and check out YouTube TV! It works on mobile, Smart TVs, the web and more!
https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r22irzcuy7jshi
Resources and more information at www.orchestrateacher.net
#TheOrchestraTeacherPodcast #MusicEducation #PodcastForTeachers #OrchestraPodcast #MusicTeacherLife #PodcastForEducators #StringTeacherPodcast #MusicEdPodcast #TeacherPodcast
#OrchestraTeacher #StringEducation #OrchestraLife #StringPlayers #StringTeacherLife #OrchestraClass #TeachingStrings #MusicEd #TeachingMusic #StringsMatter
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