🎻 Episode #92 – Inspiring Excellence in Music Education with Stephen Lawrence-Carroll 🎶

In this episode of The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Stephen Lawrence-Carroll, an esteemed music educator and Director of Orchestral and Music Theory Activities at North Atlanta High School in Atlanta, GA. As the Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, Stephen has been a driving force in shaping the future of music education, earning accolades such as Atlanta Public Schools High School Teacher of the Year, Educator of the Year by ASTA Georgia, and the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award.

Stephen shares his journey, from his early influences to his passion for orchestral instruction, curriculum development, and advocacy for the arts. We discuss his experiences presenting at major conferences, his role as State Orchestra Chair for GMEA (2021-2023), and how he continues to inspire students and fellow educators alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned orchestra director or just starting your teaching career, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice from one of the best in the field!

🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation!

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Stephen Lawrence-Carroll serves as the Director of Orchestral and Music Theory Activities at North Atlanta High School in Atlanta, GA, where his dedication to the arts extends to his role as the Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair. His remarkable contributions to education have garnered numerous accolades, including the distinguished title of Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 academic year and High School Teacher of the Year within the Atlanta Public School System. Stephen's passion and expertise have not only been recognized locally but also at the state and national level, with distinctions such as the Educator of the Year by the American String Teacher’s Association Georgia Chapter, the Atlanta Public Schools Fine Arts Teacher Excellence Award, and the prestigious Country Music Awards Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. In addition to his honors, Stephen has been a prominent figure in music education conferences, sharing his insights at events like the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference, the Texas Music Educators Association Conference, and the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference. His dedication extended to serving as the State Orchestra Chair for the Georgia Music Educator's Association from 2021-2023. Stephen Lawrence-Carroll holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Loyola University New Orleans and a Master of Music Education from the University of Georgia.

Contact: [email protected]

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