Choralosophy

• Episode 270: Balancing Tradition with Innovation with Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach

  The Choral Music Art form, AND the economics of the art form are changing. That makes some people uncomfortable. But, others, like Jocelyn and Tim are driving their fair share of that innovation. Jocelyn Hagan and Tim Takach, co-owners of Graphite Publishing, discuss their journey in the choral music industry, the evolution of their publishing … Continue reading "Episode 270: Balancing Tradition with Innovation with Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach"

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• Episode 269: “Classical” Music: An Endangered Species

  Possibly the most important philosophical divide in music education, and we rarely discuss it outside of echo chambers. A deep dive into the claim that Classical Music is “hegemonic” or dominant. Some music academics operate as if “classical music” sits at the center of cultural power, imposing itself on everyone else in an oppressive way … Continue reading "Episode 269: “Classical” Music: An Endangered Species"

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• Episode 268: More Music for More Students with Shane Colquhoun

  There are some fascinating philosophical divides in Music Education. And we don’t discuss them enough. What does “inclusive” music education really look like? Shane Colqohoun is an instrumental music educator who possesses a rare super power. He can recognize areas where he both agrees AND disagrees with the philosophies of others, and is not scared … Continue reading "Episode 268: More Music for More Students with Shane Colquhoun"

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• Episode 267: The Choir Teacher that Sucks with Mitch Al-Ubaidi

  Young teachers bailing from the classroom within the first 5 years is an epidemic. Many things contribute to this, but one factor is the expectations young teachers bring in. Are they always realistic? Mitch is a young conductor and teacher who believes, in his own words, “that he sucks dog-water” at teaching. So, two years … Continue reading "Episode 267: The Choir Teacher that Sucks with Mitch Al-Ubaidi"

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• Episode 266: Leading with Intention with Dr. Justin Baeder

  “We need to go beyond compliance in evaluations.” How many teachers experience administration in their classroom for the purpose of understanding their day to day, rather than to check a box? Justin Baeder advocates a different approach. “Tradition often hinders innovation in education.” Teacher evaluations not only create unproductive incentives, but rarely result in meaningful, … Continue reading "Episode 266: Leading with Intention with Dr. Justin Baeder"

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