Episode 42: The Dr is In “Special Edition”: Thoughts, ideas, and reflections from a Virtual All-State Choir

Have you found yourself asking, "Is this virtual rehearsal thing working?" Are you missing all-states and honor choirs and thinking, "Is there a way to make this meaningful virtually?" In this special "Dr. is In" Episode you'll hear all about Dr. Burch's experience conducting the Wisconsin All-State Children's Choir along with tips from the coordinators, rehearsal structure ideas, and what some of the singers learned, loved, and their advice for you!

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

In this BONUS episode, you get the meet the team behind "True Change Alliance" including Dr. Marshaun Hymon, Ajori Spencer, and Justin Stephens. Plus, we share big news about their sponsorship and what that means for the "Music (ed) Matters" podcast! Listen to learn:
* What is "True Change?"
* How can we facilitate change as teachers?
* When can you get involved with TCA?
* What’s the big announcement with “Music (ed) Matters” Podcast & True Change Alliance?

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

Looking for ideas to kick off your lesson plans in January? In this episode, Christina Vehar leads us as if we were pupils in her music class. She shares some of her favorite activities, routines, and more! This one is a blast! Hope you get some new ideas and a smile out of this!

Follow Ms Vehar on Instagram or Facebook.
Explore Ms Vehar’s “Four Rounds of Focus” and make it your own here: http://bit.ly/3svYpoj!

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

Sometimes it is hard for us as music people to remember what it is like to know nothing about music. This episode answers a few of the questions non-music folks may be wondering....and also introduces you to my #1 fan and falsetto singing extraordinaire...my husband, Spencer Burch.

Links of things referenced in the episode:
Jesse Strickland’s Two-Minute-Music-Theory - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0I9DSyosaahZ18SwyQbjxw
“Like a G6” Song - https://youtu.be/w4s6H4ku6ZY

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

Kick-off 2021 with this episode where host Dr. Emily Williams Burch and guest Emily Crowe as they explore new adventures, new ideas, and ideas for investing in yourself and your singers from a slightly different angle. This episode answers the questions: What can we learn from administrative tasks that help us become even better teachers? How can we apply different mentalities and approaches to the classroom? Why should we create a snowball and not continually come in like a snowstorm? When can we step back, what can we read, and how do we sincerely learn to trust....our singers, ourselves, and the process?

Books referenced in the episode:
"High Performance Habits" by Brendon Burchard 
"Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Manager’s Guide to Getting Results" by Alison Green and Jerry Hauser.  

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

Join host, Dr. Emily Williams Burch, for this "Dr. is In" episode answering choir parent questions. Where do directors find repertoire? What goes into those selections? When does one know when to add movement to a song or not? How important is private voice instruction for choral singers? How do directors teach to all the various levels of singers and learners in the choir room?

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

With the end of the year upon us, this episode is the perfect way to reflect and ultimately “spark joy” before you plan and embark on a new year. In this motivational and insightful episode, educator, director, and yoga-teacher composer Melissa Trevino Keylock, highlights a series of positives we can reflect on at year end. From new educational opportunities, to leadership development, and reflection, this episode shines a bright light on the many potential positives that have come from the gift of time and slowing down. Ultimately, we hope this episode helps inspire and motivate you to dig into the year ahead and whatever that may mean for you. Let’s create (and find) the positive, together!

Learn more about Melissa Trevino Keylock and her choirs www.northcoastsingers.com.

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

Composer, music theorist, YouTube superstar, and all-around awesome guy, Jesse Strickland offers insight into his compositional practices while also highlighting how you too can find your voice. Get ready to explore repertoire, compositional techniques, music history and more in this motivating and entertaining episode.

Read Jesse Strickland’s Bio https://cla.auburn.edu/music/faculty-staff/jesse-strickland/
Find Jesse’s YouTube Channel www.twominutemusictheory.com
Explore Jesse’s Music www.jessestrickland.com

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

Seriously, go for it! This teaching tip episode takes a business slant thanks to guest Laura Delauney, a fantastic conductor and self-made-business-mastermind. These tips explore the business side of creating an independent choir or building your school, church, or community choir through the experiences of Mrs. Delauney and Dr. Burch - both founders of independent community choirs in the past five years. Mrs. Delauney offers valuable insight into how to get started, what it will take, and how business practices can help you start something new or take your current choir to the next level.

Read about Laura Delauney and explore Mrs. Delauney’s choir CaryApexYouthChoir.org.

Need help getting started? Want to learn more? We’d love to have you join the conversation www.patreon.com/MusicEdMatters!

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

Flexing the brain and seeking to answer listener questions one “Dr is In” episode at a time! This episode is part three in a series of questions asked of college students in a music elective course (check out episode 26 and 30 for parts one and two). These questions cover a range of topics including genre originations, history of the oboe, and some interesting details about Mozart, Country, and Gospel. Listen to learn, listen to laugh, listen to realize that music can be everything, entertaining, community building, academic, and pure fun!

Links from this episode:
EveryNoise.com
American Nations by Colin Woodard (https://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029)
Catch my cousin Corey Cott in Filthy Rich on Fox (multiple episodes feature different varieties of gospel music)

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