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Podcast title The Music EduCast -- brought to you by your music teacher podcaster!
Website URL http://web.mac.com/teacherpodc...
Description A podcast for music teachers about teaching, living life and the joys of being a working musician. Subscribe and be a part of the fun!
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Episodes

1. Podcast #8 - October and early repertoire issues
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Description: Welcome to October! One of the longest months for teachers. How do you deal? Next I talk about early repertoire issues for some of my choirs and I end with a discussion on vocal health of choral directors.

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2. Podcast #7 - Voice Placement and Block Schedule discussion
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Description: It’s that time of year again! A week to two weeks into the semester and we must do voice placement. How do you do decide who sings soprano, alto, tenor and bass? Are you happy with your method? Next, my school is contemplating a block schedule. What are your thoughts on block? I am afraid – but should I be or should I just embrace it?

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For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. My technology meltdown
II. Current Projects
a. Voice Placement
III. Musings
a. Block schedule – benefits, drawbacks and what are your thoughts
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – or help me out -- tell me your thoughts!
V. Music Heard Today
a. Voice Placements and more Garage band music!



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http://web.mac.com/teacherpodcaster


3. Podcast #6 - A new school year begins... and a tour!
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Description: The school year begins I find I am still having repertoire struggles. There just doesn’t seem to be much new music that I am excited about… that lights a fire for me. On a high note though, a tour for this year was announced! As always, with any plans for a tour comes plans for fundraising and the quest for finding different and profitable fundraisers.

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For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. The school year begins!
II. Current Projects
a. Repertoire Woes. Help me!
III. Musings
a. A tour for the year is announced
b. Fund raising
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – or help me out -- tell me your thoughts!
V. Music Heard Today
a. Garage band music!



VISIT THE PODCAST WEBSITE: http://web.mac.com/teacherpodcaster

4. Podcast #5 - Back from ECCO / excited for school!
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Description: As always, the ECCO conference was wonderful! Henry Leck was an amazing speaker and I walked away learning a ton! Due to your Music Podcaster starting school this week, this podcast will not have the regular "Musings" section. Look for that next podcast!

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For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. Summer vacation comes to an end!
II. The ECCO Conference
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – tell me your thoughts!
V. Music Heard Today
a. Rytmus by Hrusovsky
b. Sicut Ceverus by Palestrina
c. O Schone Nacht by Brahms

WEB SITES TO CHECK OUT:
http://www.acdaonline.org/



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5. Podcast #4 - Ode to Stephen Hatfield / I am off to Ecco!
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Description: In this podcast I discuss some of the works of one of my favorite composers - Stephen Hatfield. I also discuss some of the emails I have recently received as well as leaving for the American Choral Directors Association ECCO conference.

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For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. Summer coming to an end !
II. Ode to Stephen Hatfield!
III. Musings
a. Emails! I have email!
b. Off to ECCO tomorrow!
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – tell me your thoughts! Email at teacherpodcast@sbcglobal.net
V. Music Heard Today
-Uberlebensgross
-Gaudete
-Ya Faraoule
-O Yo Yo
-Las Amarillas
-Vus Vet Zayn
-Floating Upstream
-When I was in my Prime
-One For Frost, Two For Fire
-Job Job
-Let Me Ask You


WEB SITES TO CHECK OUT:
www.stephenhatifeld.com
www.anuna.com
www.kurtknecht.com



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6. Podcast #3 - Repertoire woes, Musicals and ACDA
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Description: Ongoing issues with repertoire and some of the different ways I find new rep are some of the things discussed in this podcast! I also discuss musicals and the pro's and con's of that yearly project. Lastly, I talk about the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) and their importance to any choral director. Be sure to subscribe to never miss a podcast!


For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. Summer continues!
II. Current Projects
a. Officially behind on the repertoire front
b. More on how I find repertoire
1. Going to concerts, picking up CDs
2. Finding composers that work for your ensemble, with a brief discussion on Stephen Hatfield
c. Musicals
1. For me this year: Once On This Island
2. Other musicals I have done
3. What are we teaching?
4. Do you have to do a musical? What are you doing?
III. Musings
a. Professional Organizations - ACDA (American Choral Direcors Association)
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – tell me your thoughts! Email at teacherpodcast@sbcglobal.net
V. Music Heard Today
a. "My Students Call It Bollywood" my technology playtime.


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7. Podcast #2 - Project Podcast and tours of the past
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Description: In this podcast I discuss some of the projects I am working on, specifically this podcast! With this podcast comes lots of technical issues and new programs to learn. Last week I briefly discussed a piece I had just received, Media Vita by Michael McGlynn, and proceeded to discuss it more. I also briefly discussed a piece I did this year, Toshima Mochi Tsuki Bushi by Wendy Bross Stuart. I then spoke on the issue that all choir teachers face: to tour or to not tour, and the pro’s and con’s of that decision.

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For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. Summer continues!
II. Current Projects
a. This podcast -- why do it?
b. Finale & Sibelius
c. Media Vita by Michael McGlynn
d. Repertoire from last year: Toshima Mochi Tsuki Bushi by Wendy Bross Stuart
III. Musings
a. Tours
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – tell me your thoughts!
V. Music Heard Today
a. Media Vita by Michael McGlynn
b. Toshima Mochi Tsuki Bushi by Wendy Bross Stuart

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC PLAYED TODAY?
-Michael McGlynn’s music: http://www.anuna.ie/



8. Podcast #1 - The Beginning
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Description: It is the start of the summer vacation! With summer vacation though always comes the choosing of repertoire and the process that entails. Next is a discussion on a wonderful piece I discovered last year – Deus Noster Refugiam by Kurt Knecht as well as a work I have recently looked at and am considering for this coming year – Media Vita by Michael McGlynn. With the end of the school year come thoughts of how to stay in touch with graduates and how to successfully cross that bridge.

Be sure to subscribe to never miss a podcast!


For your convenience, this podcast is divided into chapters:

I. Welcome
a. Summer begins!
II. Current Projects
a. Choosing rep – how do you do it?
b. A swarm of CD descends in my mailbox
1. Deus Noster Refugiam by Kurt Knecht
2. Media Vita by Michael McGlynn
III. Musings
a. Staying in contact with graduates
IV. Wrap it up
a. Have a voice – tell me your thoughts!
V. Music Heard Today

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC PLAYED TODAY?
-Kurt Knecht’s Music: www.kurtknecht.com
-Michael McGlynn’s music: http://www.anuna.ie/