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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin bring in their brother from another mother, Dr. Andrew Hunter, Director of Bands at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Hunter brings his convictions in this conversation about the concept of innovation in a world that can sometimes be caught up in tradition. This dialogue is filled with healthy, thought-provoking concepts to help the students we teach push to a greater destination as music makers. Listen and take notes on how this passionate and helpful episode can help you wherever you are in your journey.

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Eric- Marc Anthony & Pepe Aguilar "Ojala Te Duela"
Justin- Jackson 5
Andrew- Luke Comb's "Growing Up/Gettin' Old" & Dolly Parton's "Rockstar"

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Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Well, it's finally here, episode 100, a momentous occasion and still slightly unbelievable. In this episode, Eric and Justin look forward by looking backward and reflecting on the work, the journey, and all the possibilities that lay ahead. Listen in as Eric and Justin envision what's next in the life of The Score podcast. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!

In Rotation:
Eric- Carin Leon "Love Like This"
Justin- Rain- "Sunday Service Choir"

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin continue their conversation about Latino music education. Think of this week's episode as a part two of sorts as the light shines on Eric and his Latino experience as a student and music educator. Justin digs into Eric’s experience as an HBCU student and how his love and loyalty to his cultural background was a part of his journey as an educator. This episode gives great dialogue to an experience that helped shape his career and the students who were beneficiaries of a proud and intentional educator. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!

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Eric- Carin Leon
Justin- August Greene "Optimistic"

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin discuss how you, as a music educator, can celebrate the culture and music of the Latino community in your program. This is a deep dive from the perspective of Justin’s point as a black educator. This vulnerable and honest conversation is his approach. Justin and Eric take an intricate look back towards his effort, authenticity, and intentionality to not check off a list but to make those students be seen and a real part of the music community they are a part of. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! 

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Eric- Frank Ray
Justin- Diddy- "Off the Grid"

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin discuss the world of Title I schools. Eric and Justin have cut their teeth as educators in the Title I context, which can easily be typecasted as monolithic. Listen in as both hosts pull back the layers and the multi-faceted aspects that create the world of Title I. Let this episode be your guide toward helpful conversations and understanding what it requires to be intentional and effective in all Title 1 environments. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!

In Rotation:
Eric- Palmasur- Mexican Lo fi
Justin- "Banjo Beat Part 6"- Ricky Desktop

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Eric and Justin are back to kick off another season of The Score. We could not start this season without letting our listeners know about the new seasons of life we are in and how, even though they look different, the outcome is all the same. We may have left our places of origin, but IMPACT is still the name of the game. Please check out this week's episode and make sure you are locked in as we start another impactful season of The Score. Enjoy and share!!

In Rotation:
Eric- Grupo Vadenagi "TQG"
Justin- Chip & Dale's Theme Song & Derrick Minor "Vibrations"

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin discuss some major changes that have taken place in their respective lives. Both Eric and Justin are excited about the new life changes and want to share them with our listeners. Don't miss out on these exciting times in the life of The Score Podcast. Tune in and check out this week's episode. Enjoy and share!!!

In Rotation:
Eric- "Le Va Doler" Grupo Frontera
Justin- "Victims & Villains" Musiq Soulchild

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin passionately discuss knocking down doors of opportunities to create something new. This discussion is powered by the concept that we all have to do something to contribute to the world of music education. Whether it's a pedagogical approach, student relationship cultivation, or a nuanced way of retaining students in a dying program, this episode is to inspire and convict our listeners to do it, write it, record it, or perform it so that others in this journey can be aided toward success and growth. Tune in and check out this week's episode. Enjoy and share!!!

In Rotation:
Eric- "Forgot Your Name" BJ The Chicago Kid, Cory Henry
Justin- "Make It Funky" James Brown
Cody- Vulfpeck, Scary Pockets, and Lofi

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great honor of talking with educator extraordinaire Jasmine Fripp. Jasmine Fripp is the Director of Choral Activities and General Music at Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School. Mrs. Fripp is an innovator and world-class music educator. Yet, in this episode, she is speaking about something that evades every music educator—the concept of finding balance and why it’s important to the music classroom and students.

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In Rotation:
Eric- Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny- "Un x100to"
Justin- Brandy "Full Moon"
Jasmine- Oddiscee

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In this week's episode, Eric narrates an article, "My Pretend Music School," from composer and percussionist Ivan Trevino. Ivan, an active educator, currently serves as a Lecturer in Percussion at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also co-director of the Eastman Percussion Festival, a biennial summer festival hosted by the Eastman School of Music. He is an artist and clinician for Innovative Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Pearl / Adams, Meinl, and Beetle Percussion.

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