The Score

By Eric Jimenez & Justin McLeanEducation Arts Music Performing Arts

The Score episodes

January 13, 2020 Ep. 21- Don't Count Me Out- Interview: Brandon Hopkins
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Brandon Hopkins, Associate Director of Bands of the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm, sits down with Eric and Justin to share why music educators should not count out the students with discipline issues. He shares his personal story while providing suggestions to current and future music educators.

In Rotation:
Earth, Wind and Fire "Live Concert Japan '94"- Eric
Zapp and Roger- Justin
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "E. 1999" & Kanye West "Graduation"- Brandon

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
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46 min
January 06, 2020 Ep. 20-Making Something Out of Nothing
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Is it difficult to see what could be of your music program when you are missing so much? Do you lack instruments or parental support? Eric and Justin provide a few strategies on how to create “something out of nothing”.

In Rotation:
Mana - "Rayando El Sol"- Eric
The Gap Band- Justin

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
46 min
December 30, 2019 Ep. 19- Setting the Stage: Building an Appreciation for Concert Band
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The daunting yet exciting season of UIL Concert and Sightreading is upon and on this episode we tackle the elephant in the room. Eric and Justin discuss the tools, practices and ideas that help not only shape strong band but create student desire and buy to concert band culture.

In Rotation:
Moonchild- NPR: Tiny Desk Concert- Eric
Morris Day and The Time- Justin

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
47 min
December 23, 2019 Ep. 18- When the Music Stops: Dealing with Student Issues
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Do you feel like you are at a loss when dealing with student issues? Are your students aware they can reach out to you for help? Eric and Justin share some practical strategies on how to create an environment that will allow students to feel invited and safe in your music classroom.

In Rotation:
Charlie Puth "Attention"- Eric
Isley Brothers- Justin

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
48 min
December 16, 2019 Ep. 17- Systems and Procedures
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Are you spending too much time redirecting your students and not enough on teaching music? Eric and Justin dive into some systems and procedures that might help you implement to allow more time to teach our actual content.

In Rotation:
Dan & Shay Feat. Justin Bieber "1000 Hours"- Eric
Bill Evans- Justin

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
48 min
December 09, 2019 Ep. 16- Show Style Marching or Conform to Corp Style
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On this week's episode we tackle the elephant in the room regarding show style vs corp style. Eric and Justin discuss the aspect of the culture, style, dispel theories and misconceptions to fully layout why it shouldn’t be looked at as wrong but be respected and handle with the same care as the rest.

In Rotation:
Jacob Collier ft. Daniel Ceaser- Time Alone With You- Eric
PJ Morton- Christmas with PJ Morton- Justin

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
50 min
November 11, 2019 Ep. 15- Our Corner of The World- Interview: Casey Watson
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This weeks episode features Casey Watson, Director of Bands at Galena Park HS, digging deeper into the heart of developing students in the heart of title one communities. Mr. Watson is a great director and has some great information on how to impact students, families and ultimately the community.

In Rotation:
Omar Thomas "Come Sunday"- Eric
Eric Bellinger "Save by the Bellinger" - Justin
Opath "The Damn Nation"- Casey

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
52 min
November 04, 2019 Ep. 14- Making the Grade: Promoting Excellence in Academics Outside of Music
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This week Eric and Justin tackle grades and how helping students with their academics is bigger than passing for performances. We deal specifically with promoting learning and achieving academic goals that helps them build towards a successful future.
In Rotation:
Funky Knuckles- Delicious- Eric
Kanye West "Jesus Is King"- Justin

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
Support the show
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore
Email: [email protected] | The Score Podcast Website

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
46 min
October 28, 2019 Ep. 13- Article: Recruiting, Retaining & Motivating Your Title 1 Students
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In this short episode, Eric reads his article titled "Recruiting, Retaining & Motivating Your Title 1 Students" published in the Bandmasters Review magazine by the Texas Bandmasters Association.

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
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Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore
Email: [email protected] | The Score Podcast Website

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
10 min
October 21, 2019 Ep. 12- Bandtober- How to Make it!
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In this episode we deal with the craziness that is October also known as Bandtober. Eric and Justin talk specifically about how to make it and still be mentally and physically well. This is a very big subject in the world of band directing and we hope that this weeks episode gives you some help for the craziness that is Bandtober.

In Rotation:
Eric Benet "Spend My Life:- Eric
Herbie Hancock "Thrust" & Gucci Mane "Woptober"- Justin
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[email protected];
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd
Support the show
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore
Email: [email protected] | The Score Podcast Website

Support The Score on Patreon or Paypal

Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music
49 min

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An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to…