With your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, serving as chair of the national American Choral Directors’ Association Standing Committee for Advocacy and Collaboration - we (the committee) want to use the podcast platform to illuminate resources and opportunities for listeners to advocate or even collaborate in new ways. If you look back through the episodes, A&C has been a big part of many of the conversations, but now we are making it official. To kick off the series officially, we talk to past committee chairs, Robyn Lana and Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer as they share institutional history on where the committee came from, why it exists, and how members can find what they need to advocate and collaborate in their programs. Find more at www.acda.org/advocacyWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3UN7SpnYJyI **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Practicing connection has the power to provide a structure of stability and support and inspire creativity and growth - it creates a space to belong. In this episode, Amanda Hanzlik explores the power of connection and offers suggestions for how to create a space where all students belong and connect - to themselves, the group, and the world. Learn more about Amanda Hanzlik: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xPLTV3SP3hHKI3k-nklAWrWt7-BedXAtxVmsKwaVV10/edit?usp=sharing Connect with state, regional or national ACDA: www.ctacda.netwww.ACDA.org Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B7JTz4e-5AI **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

We are writing a book, y’all! We being Alex Gartner and your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch. This episode, recorded in the middle of our second writing retreat, answers all the questions! What’s the book called? Who is it for? Why are we writing it? What’s in it? When will you see it? We can’t WAIT to share this writing journey with you! Read more about Alex Gartner: https://www.alexgartner.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-kJX7j5oyD8. Join us over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters for monthly meet-ups, monthly bonus episodes, special pre-release book content, and more!**Our show is sponsored by the Kinnison Choral Company - check out their quality resources - or get your tracks made today - at KinnisonChoralCo.com. **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

When it’s the hosts’ birthday everyone gets a present! To celebrate my birthday, I’m releasing one of my favorite sessions from the “Music (ed) Matters” PD Weekend 2021. Warm-ups! YES! Join the live PD folks as Morgan Luttig leads them through a full body warm-up before singing at a local church service - you're going to love these warm-ups and Ms Luttig's objectives.  Gain access to the Zoom links and join us live or catch the sessions on replay over at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Join Dr. Khyle Wooten, a native of Philadelphia, PA, who is the Assistant Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Choral Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He authentically brings his lived experiences and unique life in music as an educator, conductor, researcher, and composer to the table as a researcher and educator. In this episode, Dr. Wooten takes us on a journey exploring his incredible research areas, including his latest project, And Still They Rise: Exploring and Advocating for Choral Music of Black Women Composers. You’ll walk away from this one knowing:  What is Afrofuturism and Womanist Ethic in Music Education? How can exploring Black Women Composers elevate our classrooms and Choir rooms? What are Dr. Wooten's hopes for the profession in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion?Learn more about TCA: https://www.truechangealliance.org/ Let us know what you think! Connect with your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch at EmilyBurch.org/contact or join the conversation on Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

This episode is packed full of ideas you can implement immediately. Meet middle/high school choir teacher, Michelle Ross, as she strategically unpacks her first five years of teaching, which she began 15 years post-graduation. We talk classroom management, structure, behavior modification, singer motivation, attention grabbers, warm-ups, scaffolding, and more! Grad a pencil, this teacher spotlight is packed full of tips and tricks! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qy7ZuuDVplcFind the episode handout here: EmilyBurch.org/Podcast - click the google drive imageWant to join the “Music (ed) Matters” community at monthly meet-ups, bonus content, and summer PD events? Join the conversation on Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Our show sponsor, Kinnison Choral Company is the best! Head to EmilyBurch.org/Sponsors and click the KCC logo to scope out their library and resources!  **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

In this episode, we sit down with Episode 70's Guest, Dr. Matt Hill, to dive into his repertoire selection process. We look at how he gets started, what he does before selecting music, and specifically, what he has planned for this fall and why.Learn more about Dr. Hill or Sing Omaha: www.MattHillConductor.com,  www.singomahachoirs.org  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pDLCT2keoyAWant to join the “Music (ed) Matters” community at monthly meet-ups, bonus content, and summer PD events? Join the conversation on Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Our show sponsor, Kinnison Choral Company wants to help you get the most out of your rehearsal time! They’ve created the tools you need to make your rehearsal space productive, fun, and inspiring! Head to EmilyBurch.org/Sponsors and click the KCC logo to grab the free calculator today!  **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Learning from the history and story of "Sing Omaha" - this episode specifically highlights takeaways listeners can immediately implement as they start, develop, grow, or reengage their community organizations.Learn more about Dr. Hill or Sing Omaha: www.MattHillConductor.com,  www.singomahachoirs.org  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KFoJzFI1KTYWant to join the “Music (ed) Matters” community at monthly meet-ups, bonus content, and summer PD events? Join the conversation on Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Our show sponsor, Kinnison Choral Company wants to help you get the most out of your rehearsal time! They’ve created the tools you need to make your rehearsal space productive, fun, and inspiring! Head to EmilyBurch.org/Sponsors and click the KCC logo to grab the free calculator today!  **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

According to vocal coach and veteran voice teacher, Tiffany VanBoxtel, this episode covers the topic “The Problem Is Not The Cause: Simplifying Solutions So That Your Music Students Feel Great About Their Progress.”  In this episode, Tiffany shares some tips to help us identify solutions for our singers. Tiffany claims to get singers singing like paid professionals in 1 year without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups. She's been running a part-time 1:1 voice studio for over 12 years making full-time income - and is on a mission to help other voice teachers doing the same - while being the best voice teachers that they can be. This one covers all things VOICE! https://www.starsinger.co/apply (The application for Tiffany’s certification for voice teachers. Applications are open between August 24th - September 15th, 2021).Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UsfgQNQA7Ew Want to join the “Music (ed) Matters” community at monthly meet-ups, bonus content, and summer PD events? Join the conversation on Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. **Our show sponsor, Kinnison Choral Company wants to help you get the most out of your rehearsal time! They’ve created the tools you need to make your rehearsal space productive, fun, and inspiring! Head to EmilyBurch.org/Sponsors and click the KCC logo to grab the free calculator today!  **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

With leadership comes much responsibility and we are all leaders as choir directors and music teachers. Your singers and students look up to you! This episode offers valuable insight into the importance of leading by example, especially through authenticity, finding the positive spin, and creating opportunities to sincerely build and foster community in your choir or classroom. Dr. Phillip Shoultz shares directly from his experiences and plans with VocalEssence - and his fabulous “Take 5 with GPS” program that started right as we all dove into quarantine - and ideas that are growing out of this pandemic. This episode is positive and radiates choir love - you’re going to love it and get so much out of it! Read more about Dr. Shoultz: https://www.vocalessence.org/who-we-are/staff/Check out “Take 5” with GPS on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NUKog1OBhmgCatch the full episode or other episodes from PD Week 2020 at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters**Our show sponsor, Kinnison Choral Company wants to help you build community! Head to EmilyBurch.org/Sponsors and click the KCC logo to explore the KCC resources today!  **Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff