Mind The Gap: For Young and Future Music Educators: Recent Episodes
Music for All
How, What, & Why – a practical web series for young and future music educators, presented by Yamaha. Mind the Gap is especially helpful for music education majors whose student teaching experience was impacted by the novel coronavirus.District administrators, music educators, principals, and fine arts administrators from districts around the country will make up the panels in each session.Topics throughout the series will include: Rehearsal Pacing/SequencingClassroom managementProgramming with contemporary issues in mindInterviewingFirst-year teacher challengesCommissioning ComposersArts/Music Advocacy (Social Emotional Learning)Philosophy of Music EducationNon-musical challenges facing first-year teachersWe hope this series will help student teachers “mind the gap” between their first classroom experience and student teaching amid COVID-19, and find support through the guidance of a network of mentor music educators.
On this episode of Mind the Gap, we explore composer diversity in music education with Rob Deemer, Marie A. Douglas, Ayatey Shabazz, and Chandler L. Wilson.
On this episode of Mind the Gap, we explore innovative ways for future and early-career music educators to keep students engaged, reduce distractions, and open the door to more learning opportunities.
On this episode, we explore how future and early-career music educators can speak the language that funders want to hear.
Recorded on July 20, 2021
Pedagogues Cyndee Hawkins and Chuck Jackson share concrete strategies for guiding post-pandemic middle school instrumentalists to the next steps in their skill and musical development, moderated by Susan Smith.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
This session includes a hands-on demonstration, incorporated rehearsal materials, and an overview of the ensemble and curricular capabilities, highlighting the educational value of the technology.
You can watch the full video with demonstration at https://youtu.be/Wv5_4KNBi7U
Guests:
Carmel H.S., IN:
Michael Pote, Director of Bands
Kyle Young, Assistant Director of Bands
Yamaha Corporation of America
Dr. Dave Gerhart, Assistant Segment Marketing Manager, Education
Jon Goldman, Product Manager – Winds
Moderated by David Starnes, Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
Launching a Breaking the Code - Resources for Relief! For your music program: ESSER funding, grant funding, and more.
Recorded May 18, 2021
Guests from the Yamaha Corporation of America:
Dr. Dave Gerhart - Assistant Marketing Manager, Education
Heather Mansell - Marketing Manager, Education
Marcia Neel - Senior Director of Education
Moderators:
Susan Smith - Lecturer in Music Education, Troy State University, AL
David Starnes - Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
For Young and Future Music Educators - Professional Marketing: Creating Your Teacher Portfolio and Interview Preparation
Recorded May 4, 2021
Guests:
Brantley Douglas - Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands, University of Central Arkansas
Keith Taylor - Music Specialist, retired, Fairfax County Public Schools
Sara Womack - Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator, Atlanta Public Schools
Moderator:
Susan Smith - Lecturer in Music Education, Troy State University, AL
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From Footprints to Footsteps - Marching Band Show Design in 2021
Recorded April 20, 2021
Guests:
Carol Brittin Chambers - Composer/Arranger, San Antonio, TX
Megan Christian - Director of Bands, Bearden High School, TN
Michael Gaines - Visual Designer, San Francisco, CA
David Lesser - Director of Bands, Clovis North Educational Center, CA
Michael Stone - Director of Bands, Bourbon County High School, KY
Moderator:
David Starnes - Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From April 6, 2021
Leadership, Independence, and Anxiety - Transitioning to Professionalism
Guests:
Dr. Mackie Spradley - President, National Association for Music Education
Michael Kumer - Former Executive Director of Duquesne University's Nonprofit Leadership Institute
Col. Thomas Palmatier - Commander Emeritus if the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own"
Moderator:
Susan L. Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy State University, AL
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From March 16, 2021
Looking back, looking forward, now what? Panelists discussed recruitment and retention from beginners to middle school to high school and how the pandemic has impacted this trajectory.
Panelists:
Candi Horton - Band Director, Thomas Middle School, IL
Scott Casagrande - Director of Bands, John Hersey High School, IL
Moderator:
David Starnes - Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From March 2, 2021
Panelists:
Jacob Campos - Director of Bands, Franklin High School, TN
Kevin Ford - Director of Bands, Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, FL
Bo Sodders - Director of Bands, Alan C. Pope High School, GA
Quintus Wrighten - Director of Bands, Blythewood High School, SC
Moderator:
Susan L. Smith - Lecturer in Music Education, Troy State University, AL
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
Creating Realistic Expectations Without Dropping Your Standards
From February 23, 2021
Guests:
Nola Jones - former Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts for Metro Nashville Public Schools
Dan Morrison - Director of Bands, Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio, TX
Moderator:
David Starnes - Director of Orchestras at Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
Visit musicforall.org to learn more.
Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From February 2, 2021
Guests:
Logan Caywood - Hadley Middle School, Wichita, KS
Moderator:
James Stephens - Director of Advocacy and Educational Resources, Music for All
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From February 2, 2021
Guests:
Steve Graves
Jacob Kohut
Jenna Yee
Moderator:
Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From February 2, 2021
Guests:
Amanda Funderburk - Bellevue M.S., Nashville, TN
Bethany Hardwick - Downing M.S., Flower Mound, TX
Jennifer Nichols - Gilbert, Oak Tree, and Ashland Elementary Schools, Gilbert, AZ
Moderator:
David Starnes - Director of Orchestra, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From January 19, 2021
Guests:
Julie Giroux, Composer
Jeff Grogan, Director of Orchestral Activities, Oklahoma City University
Moderators:
Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
David Starnes, Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From January 5, 2021
Guests:
Joe Burgstaller - Associate Professor of Music, Arizona State University and Yamaha Performing Artist
KC Perkins - choreographer, artist, adjudicator, educator, mentor
Larry Williams - Principal Horn, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra and Yamaha Performing Artist
John Wittmann - Director, Artist Relations and Education, Yamaha Corporation of America
Moderators:
Susan L. Smith - Lecturer in Music Education, Troy State University, AL
MGySgt Billy Rulapaugh - Music Placement Director, United States Drum and Bugle Corps
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From December 1, 2020
Guests:
Savannah Cole, Director of Bands, Bennetts Mill M.S., GA
Koji Mori, Director of Orchestras, Harrison H.S., GA
Mickey Smith Jr., Director of Bands, Maplewood M.S., LA
Tanner Smith, Director of Bands, Wakeland H.S., TX
Moderators:
Zachary Harris, Music Instructor, William Carey University, MS
Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From November 17, 2020
Guests:
Robert Ambrose - Professor of Music at Georgia State University
Lafe Cook - Director of Bands, Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN
Marcia Neel - Senior Director of Education, Yamaha Corporation of America, NV
Robert W. Smith - Composer and Music Industry Coordinator, Troy University, AL
Moderator:
David Starnes - Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From October 20, 2020
Guests:
Cyndee Hawkins - Instructional Music Coach, KY
Greg Scapillato - Northbrook District 28, IL
Darcy Vogt Williams - Stiles Middle School, TX
Lois Wiggins - University of Kentucky
Moderators:
Susan Smith - Troy State University
Linda Gammon - George Mason University
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
From October 6, 2020
Guests:
Tim Allshouse - Blue Springs High School, MO
Amanda Drinkwater - Lewisville ISD, TX
Jerell Horton - Vestavia Hills, AL
Charlotte Royall - The Woodlands College Park High School, TX
Moderators:
David Starnes - Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Dean Westman - Avon High School, IN
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
Guests:
Richard Crain, The Midwest Clinic
Travis Cross, UCLA
Earl Franks, National Association of Elementary School Principals
Beth Peterson, University of Illinois
Moderators:
Myra Rhoden, Fayette County High School, Georgia
Susan L. Smith, Troy State University
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
Episode 5 of Mind the Gap covers the "how" of Music Technology and Online Instruction. Guests teaching in remote or hybrid environments discussed how to adjust your skill sets as an educator to meet modified demands, how they use their favorite online platforms, tips for lesson planning, and student engagement.
Guests:
Cory Futrell, Associate Director of Bands, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Paula Krupiczewicz, Director of Orchestras, Cobb County High School, GA
Jarrett Lipman, Director of Bands, Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, TX
Moderator:
David Starnes, Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
Episode 4 of Mind the Gap covers the "what" of Music Technology and Online Instruction - what programs and software are available to be used in the music classroom.
Guests: Rene Lira, Rowlett H.S., TX; Joseph Pisano, Keystone Ridge Designs, PA
Moderator: David Starnes, Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
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Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
This panel of music education experts give evergreen advice on connecting with students and keeping them engaged in the classroom, along with some specific considerations for e-learning, blended learning, and other obstacles to overcome while teaching during COVID-19.
Panelists: Cecilia Clark, Allatoona H.S., GA; Scott Edgar, Lake Forest College, IL; Fran Kick, KICK IT IN; Lori Schwartz Reichl, Making Key Changes
Moderators: Myra Rhoden, Fayette County H.S., GA; Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
For young and future music educators - a panel of experts share advice and insight on music educator hiring processes, resume and interview best practices, and what they look for in applicants and
candidates.
Panelists:
Marcus Broadhead, Principal, Bennett's Mill M.S., Fayette County Schools, GA
Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, Director of Bands, O'Fallon Township H.S., IL
Charles Jackson, Assistant Professor of Music, Kennesaw State University, GA
Gabe Musella, UIL Assistant Music Director, TX
Moderators:
Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
David Starnes, Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain HS, GA
This episode originally aired July 7, 2020.
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
Visit musicforall.org to learn more.
Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
This panel of music education experts give evergreen advice on connecting with students and keeping them engaged in the classroom, along with some specific considerations for e-learning, blended learning, and other obstacles to overcome while teaching during COVID-19.
Panelists:
Cecilia Clark, Allatoona H.S., GA
Scott Edgar, Lake Forest College, IL
Fran Kick, KICK IT IN
Lori Schwartz Reichl, Making Key Changes
Moderators:
Myra Rhoden, Fayette County H.S., GA
Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
This episode originally aired August 4, 2020.
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
Visit musicforall.org to learn more.
Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.
For young and future music educators - a panel of experts share advice and insight on music educator hiring processes, resume and interview best practices, and what they look for in applicants and candidates.
Panelists:
Jeanne Reynolds, Pre K-12 Performing Arts Specialist, Pinellas County, FL
James Crumb, Fine Arts Consultant, Birmingham City Schools, AL
Gary Markham, Retired Supervisor of Music, Cobb County, GA
Moderators:
Susan Smith, Lecturer in Music Education, Troy University, AL
David Starnes - Director of Orchestras, Kennesaw Mountain High School, GA
This episode originally aired June 30, 2020.
Watch the full video webinar version of the Mind the Gap series at education.musicforall.org/gap
Brought to you by Music for All, a 501(c) educational organization and presenter of programs for music teachers and students throughout the United States. Bands of America, Orchestra America, The National Choir Festival, and Advocacy in Action are programs of Music for All.
Visit musicforall.org to learn more.
Special thanks to Yamaha Corporation of America, National Presenting Sponsor.