Alan and Steve talk with composer, arranger, and University of North Texas director of Jazz Studies, Alan Baylock, about teaching and listening to jazz. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/everything-jazz-with-alan-baylock/.

Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and composer Travis J. Cross about making the case for having large performance ensembles in our schools. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/why-have-ensembles-in-schools-with-travis-j-cross-part-2/

Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and composer Travis J. Cross about making the case for having large performance ensembles in our schools. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/why-have-ensembles-in-schools-with-travis-j-cross-part-1/

Alan and Steve talk with general music teachers, and “Music Teacher Coffee Talk” podcast hosts Tanya LeJeune and Carrie Nicholas about classroom

Alan and Steve talk with Iowa State University Director of Choral Activities James Rodde about ways any ensemble can set themselves apart. Episode notes and more information at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/keys-to-ensemble-success-with-james-rodde/

Alan and Steve talk with James Weaver (the Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School Associations) about what music teachers need to know about copyright law. More information and show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/copyright-dos-and-donts-with-james-weaver/

It's a new school year and a new season season of Music Ed Insights! Listen as Alan and Steve preview their plans and upcoming episodes.

Alan and Steve talk with award-winning Broken Arrow, Oklahoma band director Darrin Davis about the best practices used in one of the most decorated marching band programs in the nation. Show notes and more info can be found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/culture-and-practices-with-darrin-davis-part-2-rehearsal-techniques/.

Alan and Steve talk with award-winning Broken Arrow, Oklahoma band director Darrin Davis about the best practices used in one of the most decorated marching band programs in the nation. Find more information about this episode at: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/culture-and-practices-with-darrin-davis-part-1-student-leadership-and-parent-relationships/

Steve and Alan talk with University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Glenn Nierman about authentic assessment in the K-12 music classroom. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/getting-assessment-right-with-glenn-nierman/