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Alan and Steve talk with leading standards-based grading expert Wendy Barden about effective assessment at all levels. Check Out These Links: Resources in the Maximizing Student Performance series Resources published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company Blog Wendy Barden is currently Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education in … Read more
Alan and Steve talk with composer and jazz educator Bob Washut about the state of jazz education. If you would like to take a listen behind the scenes of our podcast, check out a raw and unedited version of our conversation with Bob. (Explicit Content Warning) Check Out These Links: Youtube Channel Bob Washut Compositions Jazz … Read more
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Alan and Steve talk with Grace Law about String Pedagogy. Check Out These Links: Smart String Teacher -Website Smart String Teacher- Facebook Smart String Teacher- Youtube Smart String Teacher- Instagram Training & Free Masterclass Smart Scales Smart Bow Hold & Left Hand Handouts Grace’s passion is training string teachers for success. She has dedicated most … Read more
Alan and Steve talk with composer, arranger, and University of North Texas director of Jazz Studies, Alan Baylock, about teaching and listening to jazz. Check Out These Links: The One O’Clock Lab Band – Facebook One O’Clock Lab Band – Instagram Born and raised in a small town in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Alan Baylock has composed music … Read more
Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and composer Travis J. Cross about making the case for having large performance ensembles in our schools. Check Out These Links: Theodore Music Travis Cross on LinkedIn Travis J. Cross (he/him) serves as professor of music and director of bands at UCLA, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, … Read more
Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and composer Travis J. Cross about making the case for having large performance ensembles in our schools. Check Out These Links: Theodore Music Travis Cross on LinkedIn Travis J. Cross (he/him) serves as professor of music and director of bands at UCLA, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, … Read more