This is a mash-up of 5 (well, actually 6) episode snippets from the 15 episodes that are part of the “Music (ed) Matters” Teacher PD week happening at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters. These snippets cover all five themes of PD week: vocal technique, rehearsal and virtual teaching methods, the things we might not have learned in school, getting organized, and leadership into the next steps. Let us know what you think of this kind of episode. It was a fun one to make just for you!

Sign up for Teacher PD Week: Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters
Explore notes and infographics for Teacher PD Week on link above or see the materials at EmilyBurch.org/podcast.

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Dr. Marshaun R. Hymon asked the question, “How does choir impact young Black men?” based on his life experience and the impact choir had on him. What Dr. Hymon found provides us with tangible things we can do to create the space, respect, opportunities, and experiences to allow for our singers to be their most authentic selves. This episode is designed to give you time to think and find ways to implement “catalysts of change” in your choir classroom. As Dr. Hymon says towards the end of this episode - “You have the power!”

Read more about Dr. Hymon: www.marshaunrhymon.com
Sign up for Teacher PD Week: Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Dr. Hymon’s Bio:
Dr. Marshaun R. Hymon currently serves as Program Manager and Regional Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Year Up. In this role, Marshaun works to "close the opportunity divide" by overseeing organizational performance and staff professional coaching. Additionally, in collaboration with the region’s DEI Leadership Teams, he works to create more inclusive spaces and equitable practices within the region. Most recently, Marshaun was invited to deliver a DEI training for the California All-State Educator’s Association conference, and was featured on the Los Angeles based Podcast, Motivation for Black People.
Prior to joining Year Up, he served as a Student Success Advisor in the office of Student Onboarding at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where he worked with students as they transitioned into post-secondary education. Marshaun began his career as a music educator, and has served in many capacities with the Tallahassee, Savannah and Jacksonville Children's Choir. Marshaun also served as a Director of Choral Activities for the Flagler County School District.

Outside of his current work with Year Up, Marshaun is the Principal Consultant for Hymon Consulting Group, LLC. He most recently finished a consulting contract with the Getty Museum & Trust where he develop equity-focused programming for their summer internship programs. He is now on contract with One Workplace supporting in developing organizational DEI strategy. Marshaun is an Assistant Professor at West Los Angeles College, where he teaches college, career and employment readiness courses.

Dr. Hymon earned a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education from Florida State University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida. Marshaun received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles. His research interests are race in America, identity development and the impact of music on the schooling success of young Black men. Marshaun looks forward to presenting his research at the 2021 American Choral Directors Association National Conference.


This episode is a rebroadcast from a special episode on the Patreon page. Sit back and have a conversation with your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, as she shares the reasoning behind Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters and more details about Teacher PD Week - August 3-7, 2020.

Read more about Dr. Burch: EmilyBurch.org
Sign up for Teacher PD Week: Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters
Contact Dr. Burch with questions: EmilyBurch.org/Contact

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Everyone goes through tough times and experiences hard things. Those are the moments that define us as we pick ourselves back up and keep going. They are the stories and bruises we come back stronger from. Originally, this interview, with the talented Robyn Lana of the Cincinnati Youth Choir, was simply her sharing the story of her health crisis and how she overcame the shock, treatment, and is now 100%. Then it hit me….Robyn’s health crisis is not unlike what we are all experiencing right now. She unexpectedly lost the ability to do what we love, to be in rehearsals, provide stellar concerts, and live life emerged in music. Her willingness to unpack the story of overcoming this health shock and crisis offers us tangible insight and suggestions for how we can all get through this tricky time and emerge stronger and better in the journey and on the other side. Thank you for sharing your story Robyn - this is by far one of the more emotional episodes I’ve ever recorded and I simply can’t wait to hear what you think!

Looking for a community to bounce ideas off of and prepare for the fall together? Have you signed up for “Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Week? The first week of August is right around the corner, we hope you can join us! During Teacher PD Week, you’ll get a whole week of extra episodes daily, virtual real-time meetups daily, and access to the content, both audio and video sessions ALL-YEAR! Episodes and real-time sessions will include topics such as vocal techniques for changing voices for both male and female voices, methods for new perspectives on sequencing both in-person and virtual, business management resources to get your space organized, advocacy, and recruitment strategies, and more! Sign-up today at Patreon.com/musicedmatters or check our flyers and infographics on social media (@DrEmmmyB and Facebook/EmilyWilliamsBurch). We hope to see you there!

Links from Episode:

Robyn Lana Bio http://www.cincinnatichoir.org/bio-robyn-reeves-lana-2/

“Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Week Patreon.com/musicedmatters

*Theme music adapted from a score by Todd Monsell
**Photgraphs provided by Dan Biggerstaff Photography

Looking for music this fall? Perhaps it’s time to live into the storyteller you really are and build a concert structure based on telling that story. Not quite sure what we mean by that? Josh Pedde, Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, is a storytelling genius! His ideas for new ways to structure concerts and weave music into an entire experience for both singers and audience really helps you analyze your why and present the most engaging and impactful concert experience. In a time where we have to all be advocates for our programs, this episode helps you unpack your “why” and select the best music to share that story.

Have you signed up for “Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Week? The first week of of August is right around the corner, we hope you can join us! During Teacher PD Week, you’ll get a whole week of extra episodes daily, virtual real-time meet ups daily, and access to the content, both audio and video sessions ALL-YEAR! Episodes and real-time sessions will include topics such as vocal techniques for changing voices for both male and female voices, methods for new perspectives on sequencing both in person and virtual, business management resources to get your space organized, advocacy and recruitment strategies, and more! Sign-up today at Patreon.com/musicedmatters or check our flyers and info graphics on social media (@DrEmmmyB and Facebook/EmilyWilliamsBurch). We hope to see you there!

Links from Episode:
Josh Pedde Bio https://icchoir.org/pedde-bio/
“Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Week Patreon.com/musicedmatters

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

In “The Dr. is in” episodes, your host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch answers listener questions on a host of things from music ed questions to music theory and music history and sometimes just life in general. Today, the Dr. is answering the question “now what?” While researching and preparing for this episode, Dr. Burch had the epiphany that what lies ahead is not unlike starting your first job. You all remember it - that first job - the unknown, the fears, the confidence, the growth. In light of that epiphany, this Q&A session features a convo with somewhat who JUST finished that first year on the job. Emma Huennekens graduated with a Bachelors in Music from Georgia Southern University in May of 2019 and just finished her first year on the job. We talk about the first job, things you wish you knew, what is scary about the unknown, how do you fill gaps and find confidence to pave your own path….and how all of this relate to right now?

Join us for a week of “Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Weeks the first week of August 2020. During Teacher PD Week, you’ll get a whole week of extra episodes daily, virtual real-time meet ups daily, and access to the content, both audio and video sessions ALL-YEAR! Episodes and real-time sessions will include topics such as vocal techniques for changing voices for both male and female voices, methods for new perspectives on sequencing both in person and virtual, business management resources to get your space organized, advocacy and recruitment strategies, and more! Sign-up today at Patreon.com/musicedmatters or check our flyers and info graphics on social media (@DrEmmmyB and Facebook/EmilyWilliamsBurch). We hope to see you there!

Links from Episode:
Emma Huennekens Bio https://risechorales.com/rise-team/
“Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Week Patreon.com/musicedmatters

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

In this episode, we hear from choral director, teacher, composer, and commercial music guru Dr. Kevin Padworski. Dr. Padworski explains how you can use free online tools to create meaningful and unique projects for your choir folks. His positive approach, engaging energy, and unique background make this episode fun and full of tips. You too can learn exactly what it looks like when "energy follows passion."

Speaking of tips and energy, if you’re looking for a place to enhance your teaching tips and energize your teacher-self before the 2020/21 school year, we promised you a big announcement this week and here it is: “Music (ed) Matters” Patreon Teacher PD Week!!! That’s right! A whole week of extra episodes daily, virtual real-time meet ups daily, and access to the content, both audio and video sessions ALL-YEAR! Episodes and real-time sessions will include topics such as vocal techniques for changing voices for both male and female voices, methods for new perspectives on sequencing both in person and virtual, business management resources to get your space organized, advocacy and recruitment strategies, and more! Sign-up today at Patreon.com/musicedmatters or check our flyers and info graphics on social media (@DrEmmmyB and Facebook/EmilyWilliamsBurch). We hope to see you there!

Links from Episode:
Dr. Kevin Padworski’s Bio - https://kevinpadworski.com/bio/
Lesson Plan Ideas from Dr. Padworski - https://tinyurl.com/episode12lessonplanideas

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

What do we as choral directors and teachers need to know about copyright? Who do we ask? This interview with Savannah, GA Lawyer, Mills Fleming, offers insight and suggestions as we all learn more about the world of choir in our new unknown. Think of this conversation as a review of the one or two days you had about copyright in choral methods back in the day and ideas for how to move forward as you plan music and performances for the coming year, either in person or virtually.

Links from Episode
Bio for Mills Fleming: https://www.huntermaclean.com/attorney/t-mills-fleming/
Replay of Facebook Live “Copyright for Virtual Choirs” by Matt Workman and ChorAmor: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=727578331392449\
Article explaining details of the Tom Petty story from the interview: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/06/21/politics/tom-petty-trump-cease-and-desist-trnd/index.html
List of “Who to contact” in the publishing world (thanks to ChorAmor): https://www.choramor.com/copyright-resources

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

This repertoire exploration episode is extra special! Today we take a deep dive into the research of non-idiomatic choral music by Black composers with conductor/researcher Dr. Marques Garrett. In our conversation, we talk about how he got interested in this research topic, what he hopes to accomplish with his online database, and what we as singers, conductors, and teachers can learn from the research. As part of the repertoire exploration, Dr. Garrett even gives us a glimpse into a few of his favorite composers and their compositions.

Links from the Episode:
Dr. Garrett’s Bio: https://www.mlagmusic.com/bio
Online database of non-idiomatic music by Black composers: https://www.mlagmusic.com/research/beyond-elijah-rock

*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell
**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff

Does one really just wake up one day with thousands of subscribers and followers on YouTube? Is there a secret formula for creating content in the music world to become a rock-star influencer? Are there things you need to do before starting your own channel? NO!! You just need to be you and be willing to have fun and learn through the process. That is exactly what Dr. Roger Hale talks about today in this “teaching tip.” Dr. Hale’s sense of humor and light hearted approach to video content will leave you empowered and smiling. You can do this!

Links from Episode:
Read more about Dr. Hale https://music.dixie.edu/music-faculty/roger-hale/
Subscribe to Dr. Hale’s Channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrpCduEp6H61SvacMtq3dw
Explore more of Dr. Hale’s technologies and teaching tools: https://solfasinger.com and https://drrogerhale.wixsite.com/home