Community, travel, relationship and purpose - all major aspects of this conversation with not one, but two dynamite guests. This show features ACDA International Initiatives Chair Dr. TJ Harper and Dr. Ashely Conway, who participated in the ICEP (International Conducting Exchange Program) Mentorship Program. We define the purpose of ICEP, why the mentorship program developed, how to participate and why. The conversation mirrors the beautiful hearts of the guests and one of the biggest missions of the “Music (ed) Matters” Podcast - to make each listener know how important and wonderful they are - you’re going to love this one - it is encouraging and fun - and part of a mini-series about traveling.

Join the ICEP Mentorship Facebook Group Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484183608489602/?ref=share (click on “mentorship” to get started)

Connect with Dr. TJ Harper at [email protected]

Keep up with Dr. Ashley Conway at [email protected] or her Brenau Facebook profile https://www.facebook.com/ashley.conway.7923030

Connect with your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch via Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters or EmilyBurch.org/contact

**Check out our show sponsor, Kinnison Choral Company at www.kinnisonchoralco.com! Use “MUSICMATTERS” for a 20% discount.

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell

**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff