Steve and Alan talk to Dr. Lee Nelson about appropriately programming diverse choral literature in Midwestern programs. Recommended Composers Mentioned: Adolphus HailstorkLevente Gyöngyösi Resources Mentioned: Teaching with Respect: Inclusive Pedagogy for Choral Directors – Stephen Sieck (Hal Leonard Pub.) In Their Own Words: Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals – Eileen Guenther (MorningStar Pub) … Read more

Steve and Alan talk with “The Passionate Black Music Educator” Jasmine Fripp about teaching techniques to build passion and ownership among students in performance ensembles and general music classes. Links & Resources White Supremacy Culture in Organizations by Dismantling Racism Works adapted by The Centre for Community Organizations Maria A Ellishttps://girlconductor.com/about-me Byron Harveyhttps://www.facebook.com/bharveymusic Patrick Daileyhttps://www.tnstate.edu/music/p_daily.aspx … Read more

Steve and Alan talk with New Trier director Matt Temple about performing at a very high level without the pressure or benefit of competition. Referenced in This Episode: New Trier Jazz Festival The Horizon Leans Forward – Book, by Erik Leung, GIA Publications, Inc. The Cave You Fear by Michael Markowski, michaelmarkowski.com City Trees by … Read more