Tag: band
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Ep. 163: Tapping into Willy Wonka’s Wonderland for Musicians; with Schmitt Music
Take an enchanting journey through the world of local music stores, with a trip behind-the-scenes of 5th generation family-owned Schmitt Music. Unveil the treasure trove of musical opportunities awaiting you at your local music store. From access to unique instruments and print music galore, to free concerts and instrument petting zoos, you’ll learn how these…
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Ep. 144: Better Together – A #MusicEducationNation invitation from Scott Sheehan, NAfME President
Learn more about what NAfME is, the resources it offers, and how to collaborate as part of the greater “Music Education Nation” to advance the benefits of music for all. NAfME President Scott Sheehan shares his vision for his presidency and lessons learned from the pandemic.
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Ep. 126: A day in the life of a middle school band teacher – Why our front-line music workers do what they do, and what the pandemic has really meant for their vocation. With Veronica Tonus
Band directors very often are the ONLY teachers of music many kids will ever have access to. Without them, many of our country’s kids would have no musical experience. Get a glimpse of a day-in-the-life of these teachers, why they do what they do, and myths about their vocation.
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Ep. 83: Connecting the dots between SEL and music, with Scott Edgar, PhD
The development of social emotional learning (SEL) skills is embedded and inherent in musical training. And yet there are many ways we as educators and parents can streamline this process through being intentional in how we integrate SEL and music. A global pandemic has made this integration exponentially vital, and has increased our awareness of…
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Ep. 72: “The orchestra that doesn’t behave:” The story of one community music group, with Marlene Pauley
What’s the big deal about community music orchestras, bands, and choirs? Under Marlene Pauley’s direction, The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra’s budget has quadrupled and audience attendance has increased 300%. Marlene explains the demand for community music groups, and what they mean to their members, audience, and communities.