Episode 17: Leading Like a Nonprofit - Sustainable Arts Administration in Public Schools, an interview with Elijah Langille
Send us a textJoin Meaghan "OCV" O'Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille as they discuss applying nonprofit principles to public school arts leadership. Langille, Barnstable's Performing Arts Department Head, shares strategies for sustainability, community engagement, and mission-focused programming despite limited resources. Learn practical approaches to building support systems, empowering team members, and redefining success in arts education for administrators and educators facing today's educational challenges.
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Episode 16: Game Over - The Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show
Send us a textAs the first solo rapper to headline the event, Lamar delivered a spectacle that was as much a cultural statement as it was a musical showcase. Join Mrs OCV and her Music Production students, as they unpack the layers of Lamar's performance, offering insights into how he used the Super Bowl stage to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought.Whether you're a hip-hop aficionado, a cultural critic, or someone intrigued by the intersection of music and social commentary, this podcast provides a comprehensive look at a performance that redefined halftime shows.
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Episode 15: Not Like Us, The Beef That Changed Hip-Hop
Send us a textIn the spring of 2024, hip-hop witnessed its biggest clash in history... Drake versus Kendrick Lamar! Eight explosive diss tracks. Secret children. AI-generated voices. Billion-dollar lawsuits. The beef that broke streaming records and changed rap forever. Join Mrs OCV and her students break down the battle! Follow along: Google Slides Presentation
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Episode 14: Cowboy Carter, Conferences and Cribs!
Send us a textWe’re recapping the school year! It’s been a wild ride, maternity leave included! Join OCV as she reflects on Beyoncé’s latest work, attending the Massachusetts All State Conference and becoming a mom!
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Episode 13: Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning
Send us a textThis episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning” and reprinted in NAfME’s Teaching Music in the State Opus column. Excerpt: “As we know all too well, the social isolation caused by the COVID-19 has had a profound effect on our students. There have been several published studies stating that depression and anxiety among K-12 students has skyrocketed since March 2020…With the power of music, we have the ability to not only address these debilitating conditions with students, but to teach students how to reflect on their social-emotional state, and to use music as an outlet and a powerful vehicle towards healing…Once I explained the idea of catharsis, my students instantly agreed that Emo Rap was a way for them to release feelings of sadness, loss, and angst.” Check out the printed article below: Printed Article
Join Meaghan “OCV” O’Connor-Vince, as she explores the power and importance of current trends and topics in music education. Listen to guest conversations about the industry, alumni interviews and article narrations empowering the next generation of prevailing music educators.
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