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Shane Colquhoun & Modern Band

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Episode 10
In this episode we are interviewing Dr. Shane Colquhoun expanding our mind to all the possibilities and advantages in incorporating modern band and popul...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Shane Colquhoun & Modern Band

Grab your free download "5 Popular Music Resources Music Educators Need To Know" here Episode 10 In this episode we are interviewing Dr. Shane Colquhoun expanding our mind to all the possibilities and advantages in incorporating modern band and popul...

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June 3, 2023

Jammie Phillips: How To Be Culturally Relevant

Episode 9 Today's guest is the phenomenal Jammie Phillips, Band Director at McKee Middle School in Montgomery, AL. In this episode we discuss on the importance of being a culturally relevant music educator and how doing so will support your …

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April 22, 2023

Julietta Curenton & Niiji Memories

Episode 8 Today's guest is the wonderful Julietta Curenton, who serves as the Assistant Flute Professor at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. We discuss her upbringing, experience at Julliard, and the beautiful piece Niiji Memories by ...

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March 30, 2023

Erika Gates: Building Community And Rapport With Your Students

Episode 7. A continuation of the Music In Our Schools Month Series. Episode 7 is a discussion of how I have built a good rapport with my band students, thus establishing a safe and inclusive community in my band program. …

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March 14, 2023

Erika Gates: Everything Leading Up To Concert Week

Episode 6 is a continuation of the Music In Our Schools Month (MOISM) series and this episode I am talking about prepping for concert week. From logistics, communication, personal care, and rehearsal techniques. Thank you so much for listening, don't...

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March 6, 2023

Erika Gates: It Was A Rainy Day

Episode 5! This is my first solo episode and I discuss how I decided to join Band, play the clarinet, and how my first honor band audition went. This was a very nostalgic episode for me so I hope you …

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March: The Month That Everyday Feels Like Wednesday

Today is April 1st and I am glad that March is over. It may be the busiest month for any teacher, but this is so true for music teachers. There are so many performances, events, and lets be honest the school days feel like forever!  There were…