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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers
By Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch, Music EducatorsEducation
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers episodes
- Episode 44: Empowering Students With Empathy Projects
This week, instead of interviewing a guest, Theresa interviewed Kathryn about empathy projects she has done with her elementary music students. Kathryn currently teaches K-5th grade general music in Northbrook, Illinois. In addition to being a co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, Kathryn also writes with Abigail Blair as part of the Blair Finch Project. In this interview, Kathryn shares how a STEAM project involving adaptive instruments helped students incorporate empathy in the creative process.
Connect with Kathryn and learn more about her work:
- Full STEAM Ahead: https://lorenz.com/shop/elementary-classroom/fundamentals/full-steam-ahead
- Everyone Loves a Story: https://lorenz.com/shop/elementary-classroom/teaching-aids/everyone-loves-a-story
- The Blair Finch Project: https://blairfinchproject.wixsite.com/samr
- Full STEAM Ahead YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOwxixywGX5qh_4PSG6a8mIumuoP-ccec
- The Adaptive Recorder in Action: https://youtu.be/OBEgAlPx6DA
- Setting up a Makey-Makey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMF2VqfsXp0
Get a free book preview here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/
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Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
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- Join the Coffee Club
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- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
29 min - Episode 43: Why Everyone Should Take Time to Reflect
This week Kathryn and Theresa had the opportunity to talk to Lori Schwartz Reichl about an invaluable topic - reflection! Lori taught middle school band in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Currently, she provides professional development for music educators, does guest conducting and adjudication work, and writes for music educators and administrators. Lori also recently completed a doctoral degree in music education. One of Lori’s passions is reflection, and in this interview she shares why and how everyone - music educators and music students - should include reflection as part of their practice.
Connect with Lori to learn more about her work:
- https://makingkeychanges.com
- https://nafme.org/the-heartbreaking-truth-about-education-why-and-how-will-we-survive/
- https://nafme.org/5-things-teachers-can-do-to-recharge-over-the-summer/
Get a free book preview here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/
Support Pass the Baton - Resources, Books, Coaching, and more! ➡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton
For more info: https://www.passthebatonbook.com/
Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
35 min - Episode 42: Scaffolding Peer Feedback for Student Ownership
This week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Michelle Rose. Michelle teaches middle and high school general music at a virtual school in North Carolina. She’s been teaching music online since before the pandemic! Michelle is also a PhD student at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Michelle is no stranger to Pass the Baton! She was actually featured as the encore story in Chapter 8 of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students. In this interview, Michelle talks to us about the value of peer feedback and how we can scaffold this process to meet the needs of our students.
Connect with Michelle to learn more about her work:
- Instagram - @the_musical_rose
- Email - [email protected]
- Book - Teaching Music Online: A Comprehensive Guide for K-12 Music Educators https://bit.ly/teachingmusiconline
Get a free book preview here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/
Support Pass the Baton - Resources, Books, Coaching, and more! ➡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton
For more info: https://www.passthebatonbook.com/
Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
46 min - Episode 41: Empower Students to Practice With Purpose
In episode 41, Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing music educators from Fairfax, Virginia - Katie LaBrie and Tracy Magwire! Katie LaBrie taught orchestra in Fairfax County Public Schools for over 16 years and is currently the new Orchestra Division Editor for Randall Standridge Music Publications. Tracy Magwire is in her 19th year teaching band also in Fairfax County. In this interview, Katie and Tracy shared their “Big IDEA” method, to help students practice with purpose and become more independent musicians.
Connect with Katie and Tracy to learn more about their work:
- practicewithpurpose.net
- katieoharalabrie.com
Get a free book preview here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/
Support Pass the Baton - Resources, Books, Coaching, and more! ➡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton
For more info: https://www.passthebatonbook.com/
Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
40 min - Episode 40: Season 2 Mid-year Highlights
In this episode, Kathryn and Theresa look back at the highlights from the first half of season two.
Get a free book preview here: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students
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- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
40 min - Episode 39: Student-Created Games for Student-Centered Learning
In Episode 39, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Tina Huynh, an assistant professor of music education at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington. Currently, Tina teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education. Previously, Tina taught elementary general music in Southern California. In this interview, Tina shares how she used student-created games to create learner-centered experiences in her music classes.
Check out Tina's website, http://tinaahuynh.com, to learn more about her work.
Get a free book preview here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/
For more info: www.passthebatonbook.com
Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
34 min - Episode 38: Amateurism in Music Education
In episode 38, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Tom FitzStephens, a high school music teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. Tom’s teaching assignment includes chorus, AP music theory, and guitar classes. He has a master’s degree in choral conducting and a PhD in music education. Tom considered himself a relatively traditional choral teacher until he started working towards his PhD. Learning about different styles and philosophies of music education expanded his view of what the music classroom could be. Teaching for amateurism helps students see how music will benefit their lives beyond participating in the school ensemble.
You can learn more about Tom’s work here:
- "Amateurism in Music Education (1967-2019)" by Tom FitzStephens
- "Why do Adults Sing? The Impact of the High School Experience" by Thomas Ryan FitzStephens
Get a free book preview here: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students
For more info: Pass the Baton
Free Download: 6 Questions to Pass the Baton and Empower Your Music Students
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
35 min - Episode 37: Creative Thinking in Music
In episode 37, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Roger Coss, a music educator in California. After getting his bachelors and masters degrees in jazz studies, Roger was teaching second grade at a charter school in San Jose, California while working on a doctoral degree. It was then he discovered how much he enjoyed teaching and made the switch to teach music. Currently, Roger teaches at Hickman Charter School near Modesto, California. He is an avid rock climber and often compares exploration in climbing to the importance of exploration in music. In this interview, Roger talks to us about the importance of creative thinking in music classes.
Connect with Roger and learn more:
- www.rogercoss.com
- Creative Thinking in Music: Student-Centered Strategies for Implementing Exploration Into the Music Classroom, by Roger Coss
- Maud Hickey: Lessons from Visual Art Education
- Music Outside the Lines: Ideas for Composing in K-12 Music Classrooms, by Maud Hickey
Get a free book preview here: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students
For more info: Pass the Baton
Free Download: 6 Questions to Pass the Baton and Empower Your Music Students
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
35 min - Episode 36: How Student Agency Can Transform an Ensemble
In Episode 36, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Heather Fortune, a music educator in Philadelphia, PA. Heather is a professional flutist, with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in flute performance from Boston University. She was a freelance musician for 10-years in the Philadelphia area before becoming a flute teacher at a Quaker school in the city. After 4 years of teaching private lessons at the school, Heather was hired as the full time instrumental music teacher. Since that time, Heather has worked with the students to create a program that is musically satisfying and empowering for everyone involved.
Connect with Heather and learn more:
- Notes By Heather
- Instagram: @NotesByHeather
- Breaking Band: Legacy Ensembles Transformed
- Musescore Arrangements
Get a free book preview here: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students
For more info: Pass the Baton
Free Download: 6 Questions to Pass the Baton and Empower Your Music Students
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
52 min - Episode 35: Empowered Educators Will Empower Their Students
In Episode 35, Theresa and Kathryn talked to music educator, Zach Rush. Zach began his teaching career in international schools, teaching music in both Dubai and Pakistan. He returned to the US to get a master’s degree and then began teaching elementary general music in Arlington, Virginia. This school year, he has moved closer to home to teach music in Iowa City. In addition to teaching music, Zach is also interested in research, and how educators can use that to inform their practice.
You can connect with Zach and learn more about his work here:
- Twitter: @MrZsMusicTweets
- LinkedIn Zachary D Rush
Get a free book preview here: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students
For more info: Pass the Baton
Free Download: 6 Questions to Pass the Baton and Empower Your Music Students
Support the show
Learn more about Pass the Baton
- Pass the Baton website
- Join the Coffee Club
- Support Pass the Baton
- Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection
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About Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers
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Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover are two music educators passionate about helping teachers transform their students from passive…
consumers to vibrant creatives. Each episode will amplify the voices of music teachers who are already passing the baton and empowering their own music students. Whether you teach band, orchestra, general music, chorus, or pre-service music teachers - there’s an episode for you!