Alan and Steve talk with general music teachers, and “Music Teacher Coffee Talk” podcast hosts Tanya LeJeune and Carrie Nicholas about classroompractices and survival tips. Check Out This Link: Music Teacher Coffee Talk Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune are both elementary general music teachers in the Jefferson County School District of Colorado. Carrie is currently … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with Iowa State University Director of Choral Activities James Rodde about ways any ensemble can set themselves apart. Dr. James Rodde is the Endowed Chair and Director of Choral Activities at Iowa State University, where he oversees an active program of 400 undergraduate choristers.  He conducts the Iowa State Singers, the 150-voice Iowa … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with James Weaver (the Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School Associations) about what music teachers need to know about copyright law. Links & References: Dr. James Weaver is the Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with award-winning Broken Arrow, Oklahoma band director Darrin Davis about the best practices used in one of the most decorated marching band programs in the nation. Links & References: Darrin Davis, a graduate of Broken Arrow High School, currently serves as the Executive Director of Fine Arts and the Director of … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with award-winning Broken Arrow, Oklahoma band director Darrin Davis about the best practices used in one of the most decorated marching band programs in the nation. Links & References: Darrin Davis, a graduate of Broken Arrow High School, currently serves as the Executive Director of Fine Arts and the Director of … Read more