<a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/offers/oZCe2W53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Teach Lifelong Musicianship Course </a><ul><li><a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/offers/oZCe2W53/checkout?coupon_code=MONTHOFMAYING" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">May 50% off SPECIAL Link </a></li></ul> <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/IntroToTeachingLifelongMusicianship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign-Up to Learn More about the Course </a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

81. What is Lifelong Musicianship?

This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane. But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff. Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again?You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have to be the most stressful time of the year.Download this Program Template to help simplify and de-stressify your concert preparations!Follow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane. But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff. Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again?You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have to be the most stressful time of the year. <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/pl/2147555416" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download this Program Template</a> to help simplify and de-stressify your concert preparations! Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify

Yep, clickbait title. But real life truths thrown at you in this episode. I'll talk to you about what ONE THING you need to add to your rehearsals this concert season to increase connection and accelerate growth. Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals

Burnout is real. In this episode, I encourage you to do less. There is always more we can do as choral musicians and directors. But in order to be able to continue doing what we do, we need to cut down on overloading ourselves. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already - leave us some 5-star choir love in the reviews. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Follow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Burnout is real. In this episode, I encourage you to do less. There is always more we can do as choral musicians and directors. But in order to be able to continue doing what we do, we need to cut down on overloading ourselves. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already - leave us some 5-star choir love in the reviews. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.ChoirBaton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a> Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

78. What if you did less?

Jenna Corley

Jenna and discuss the importance of having "choir and ____." As choir teachers, we can get caught up in our work and it become the only thing we do. However, we all have many gifts and abilities. We talk about some different ways to incorporate those in school or outside of the classroom. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us some 5 star choir love in the reviews.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Follow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com Follow Jenna Corley on InstagramOn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-PhotographyVisit https://jennacorleyphoto.com/ for more Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Jenna and discuss the importance of having "choir and ____." As choir teachers, we can get caught up in our work and it become the only thing we do. However, we all have many gifts and abilities. We talk about some different ways to incorporate those in school or outside of the classroom. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us some 5 star choir love in the reviews.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a> Follow Jenna Corley on Instagram On Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-Photography-107325911019370" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-Photography</a> Visit <a href="https://jennacorleyphoto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jennacorleyphoto.com/</a> for more Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

77. Choir and ______ : An Interview with Jenna Corley

Jessica Grant

Jessica Grant and I discuss common themes that I think most, if not all, music teachers can relate to. Amongst other topics we discuss the feeling of belonging and that you are enough and how we can communicate these things to ourselves as well as our students. We also discuss what it means to measure achievement by growth rather than specific goals.You can find Jessica on Instagram @highafternoonti and buy her book on F Flat or Amazon. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Jessica Grant and I discuss common themes that I think most, if not all, music teachers can relate to. Amongst other topics we discuss the feeling of belonging and that you are enough and how we can communicate these things to ourselves as well as our students. We also discuss what it means to measure achievement by growth rather than specific goals. You can find Jessica on Instagram @highafternoonti and buy her book on <a href="https://fflat-books.com/product/the-afternoon-ti-guide-to-teaching-music-strategies-and-support-for-becoming-your-best-music-teacher-self/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">F Flat</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Afternoon-Guide-Teaching-Music-Strategies/dp/B08VLQ91WP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=The+Afternoon+Ti+Guide+to+Teaching+Music%3A+Strategies+and+Support+for+Becoming+Your+Best+Music+Teacher+Self&amp;qid=1629376433&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger<a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

76. Growth IS the achievement: An Interview with Jessica Grant

Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners, Listen to  the basic Choir Baton Choral Musicianship framework I use in the Choir Baton Teaching Membership and courses with friend and middle school choir teacher Benny Dominguez. Benny reached out to me on some questions regarding sequencing, pacing, and more - you’ll get to listen and learn right along with Benny as I walk him through the CBTM way. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners, Listen to  the basic Choir Baton Choral Musicianship framework I use in the Choir Baton Teaching Membership and courses with friend and middle school choir teacher Benny Dominguez. Benny reached out to me on some questions regarding sequencing, pacing, and more - you’ll get to listen and learn right along with Benny as I walk him through the CBTM way.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger<a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a> Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

75. Back to Basics

I had three profound conversations about leadership over the past week and I couldn't not share them with the Choir Baton community. I think we are all familiar with the problem of taking on too many projects and staying busy, as teachers or as musicians. This episode is for you to let you know three important lessons that I learned this week and am still learning on how to be a stronger leader. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

I had three profound conversations about leadership over the past week and I couldn't not share them with the Choir Baton community. I think we are all familiar with the problem of taking on too many projects and staying busy, as teachers or as musicians. This episode is for you to let you know three important lessons that I learned this week and am still learning on how to be a stronger leader. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger<a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

74. Lessons in Leadership: Reallocating your Baskets

In this episode, I discuss my reasons for leaving the classroom. It was not easy, but there were a lot of factors that impacted my decision. I know that especially during this time, you may be thinking about what you can change and control, and I am here to tell you - it is okay.Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

In this episode, I discuss my reasons for leaving the classroom. It was not easy, but there were a lot of factors that impacted my decision. I know that especially during this time, you may be thinking about what you can change and control, and I am here to tell you - it is okay. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger<a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

73. Why I Left Teaching Choir Full Time

Chantae Pittman

In this episode, Chantae and I discuss the many ways that students can have ownership of the music process in the choral classroom. This conversation led to topics such as sight reading, independence, and giving students leadership opportunities. Chantae D. Pittman is the Director of Choral Activities at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA. Ms. Pittman is passionate about all forms of music. She is deeply committed to serving her community through music, and is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University having received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2010. She has since earned a Master’s Degree in Music Education at VanderCook College University (Chicago, IL, 2013). She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Choral Music Education at the University of Georgia. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.comChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

In this episode, Chantae and I discuss the many ways that students can have ownership of the music process in the choral classroom. This conversation led to topics such as sight reading, independence, and giving students leadership opportunities. Chantae D. Pittman is the Director of Choral Activities at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA. Ms. Pittman is passionate about all forms of music. She is deeply committed to serving her community through music, and is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University having received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2010. She has since earned a Master’s Degree in Music Education at VanderCook College University (Chicago, IL, 2013). She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Choral Music Education at the University of Georgia. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger<a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

72. Giving Students Ownership: An Interview with Chantae Pittman

The Choir Baton podcast conducts stories, ideas, and inspiration with people about choir and life. Join host, Beth Philemon, on solo episodes and interviews on choir Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share insight from our experiences in life and in choir - and to connect the Choir Baton mission of #MorePeopleSinging - For more information visit ChoirBaton.com

I learn so much every time I listen. I love the different kind of guests that are on the podcast and learning from their perspectives. A must listen to podcast!

Must listen!

All choir students and teachers should listen. So funny and educating

Amazing

The Choir Baton podcast conducts stories, ideas, and inspiration with people about choir and life. Join host, Beth Philemon, on solo episodes and interviews on choir Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share insight from our experiences in life and in choir - and to connect the Choir Baton mission of #MorePeopleSinging - For more information visit <a href="http://ChoirBaton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a>

Choir Baton

Carol Krueger

Dr. Carol Krueger is revolutionizing how and why music teachers are approaching music literacy in today's rehearsal. In this episode, you'll hear her journey to understanding the gaps we have in our music literacy and how we can begin to close them. With her humorous candor, Carol helps you understand why you struggle in certain areas of music literacy and empower you to take the next steps to grow as a musician in your deficits. Part 1 of a 2-part series. Carol will be presenting numerous workshops across the United States. Click here for more information.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Dr. Carol Krueger is revolutionizing how and why music teachers are approaching music literacy in today's rehearsal. In this episode, you'll hear her journey to understanding the gaps we have in our music literacy and how we can begin to close them. With her humorous candor, Carol helps you understand why you struggle in certain areas of music literacy and empower you to take the next steps to grow as a musician in your deficits. Part 1 of a 2-part series. Carol will be presenting numerous workshops across the United States. <a href="https://www.carolkruegermusic.com/itinerary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more information.</a>Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

3. An Introduction to the Independent Musician with Dr. Carol Krueger

Dr. Carol Krueger is revolutioning how and why music teachers are approaching music literacy in today's rehearsal. In this episode you'll hear insight into her book Progressive Sightsinging, her journey back to school to obtain her master's and doctoral degree after 25 years in the classroom, and further insight and encouragement in teaching literate musicians in both choir and instrumental music.Part 2 of a 2 part series. An active choral conductor, clinician, and presenter Carol will be at numerous workshops and performances across the United States. Click here for more information.Her e-mail address is: ckruegermusic@gmail.comThe Oxford website with her book information and links is here: http://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780195386042/Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Dr. Carol Krueger is revolutioning how and why music teachers are approaching music literacy in today's rehearsal. In this episode you'll hear insight into her book Progressive Sightsinging, her journey back to school to obtain her master's and doctoral degree after 25 years in the classroom, and further insight and encouragement in teaching literate musicians in both choir and instrumental music.Part 2 of a 2 part series. An active choral conductor, clinician, and presenter Carol will be at numerous workshops and performances across the United States. <a href="https://www.carolkruegermusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more information.</a>Her e-mail address is: <a href="mailto:ckruegermusic@gmail.com">ckruegermusic@gmail.com</a>The Oxford website with her book information and links is here: <a href="http://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780195386042/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780195386042/</a>Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

4. The Independent Musician with Dr. Carol Krueger Part 2

Choir Baton Podcast host and founder, Beth Philemon, shares stories of things gone wrong this time of year for her as a choir conductor in church, school, and community settings. Listen to know you're not alone, listen to laugh along, listen to remember that:1. you will get it done and if you don't, it will be okay2. someone will upset you or disappoint you, it will be okay3. something will go wrong, and it will be okay4. instrumentalists might not show up or if they do they might not be able to play, and it will be okay5. you are not perfect, you don't have to be, and quite frankly you shouldn't be6. someone will not like something creative you do, and it will be okay7. you will hear choirs (and you should hear choirs) better than you this season, and it will be okay8. something won't sound good, and it will be okay9. a singer won't show up, and it will be okay10. you will look back and remember the good and the bad, and it will be okayAll this and more as Beth shares highs and lows and memories of gratitude from this season as a choir conductor to let you know you are not alone, and ... it will be okay.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Choir Baton Podcast host and founder, Beth Philemon, shares stories of things gone wrong this time of year for her as a choir conductor in church, school, and community settings. Listen to know you're not alone, listen to laugh along, listen to remember that:1. you will get it done and if you don't, it will be okay2. someone will upset you or disappoint you, it will be okay3. something will go wrong, and it will be okay4. instrumentalists might not show up or if they do they might not be able to play, and it will be okay5. you are not perfect, you don't have to be, and quite frankly you shouldn't be6. someone will not like something creative you do, and it will be okay7. you will hear choirs (and you should hear choirs) better than you this season, and it will be okay8. something won't sound good, and it will be okay9. a singer won't show up, and it will be okay10. you will look back and remember the good and the bad, and it will be okayAll this and more as Beth shares highs and lows and memories of gratitude from this season as a choir conductor to let you know you are not alone, and ... it will be okay.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

26. It's the Most Wonderfully Stressful Time of the Year

Stephanie Madsen

High School choir teacher, former cheerleader, mother of 2, CROSSFITTER, and so much more... Stephanie Madsen shares lessons she's learned as a cooperating teacher for student teachers such as Lamar Davis but she also imparts even more with listeners on this week's episode of the ChoirBaton podcast. Stephanie's journey led her from teaching high school in North Carolina to starting a middle school choral program in Cobb County, Georgia. Five years later with an 18th month old and pregnant with her second daughter, she relocated to Charlotte and began life as a single mother and choir teacher at her current school. In this position she has mentored hundreds of students and now multiple student teachers. Stephanie's insight into living, learning, asking for help, and admitting when you've messed up or something didn't go as planned will make you laugh and encourage you to be vulnerable with yourself and your students in order to effectively lead and guide others to be the best versions of themselves through the conduit of choral music.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

High School choir teacher, former cheerleader, mother of 2, CROSSFITTER, and so much more... Stephanie Madsen shares lessons she's learned as a cooperating teacher for student teachers such as Lamar Davis but she also imparts even more with listeners on this week's episode of the ChoirBaton podcast. Stephanie's journey led her from teaching high school in North Carolina to starting a middle school choral program in Cobb County, Georgia. Five years later with an 18th month old and pregnant with her second daughter, she relocated to Charlotte and began life as a single mother and choir teacher at her current school. In this position she has mentored hundreds of students and now multiple student teachers. Stephanie's insight into living, learning, asking for help, and admitting when you've messed up or something didn't go as planned will make you laugh and encourage you to be vulnerable with yourself and your students in order to effectively lead and guide others to be the best versions of themselves through the conduit of choral music.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

19. Observations of Student Teaching from Cooperating Teacher Stephanie Madsen

Ashton Humphrey

Ashton Humphrey is a 4th year teacher at Croatan High School on the bank of the North Carolina ocean. (But seriously, his office overlooks the intracoastal waterway.) I met Ashton at a Carol Krueger conference two summers ago where we sat next to each other. Over the course of that 3 day experience we connected through social media and various statewide choral events. I interviewed Ashton because as a new teacher, he has really adopted Carol's literacy strategies into his program with much success. And while I expected us to talk a lot about how Carol's conference changed our teaching mindset (which we do), I was also moved by Ashton's story of how he first really connected with choir and how he strategizes his lessons/ rehearsals to keep students engaged and having fun. In addition to teaching choir, Ashton also is the theater/ drama teacher at his school. Stay tuned to the end for a series of questions that basically revolve around our favorite foods and a fun insight into the where and when on Ashton's upcoming nuptials!Be sure to follow all the cool things happening in Ashton's choir program on Instagram @croatanchoir and*BONUS* sign up to download this guide to students &amp; social media posting from Ashton and your host, Beth Philemon.  CLICK HERE to DOWNLOADChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Ashton Humphrey is a 4th year teacher at Croatan High School on the bank of the North Carolina ocean. (But seriously, his office overlooks the intracoastal waterway.) I met Ashton at a Carol Krueger conference two summers ago where we sat next to each other. Over the course of that 3 day experience we connected through social media and various statewide choral events. I interviewed Ashton because as a new teacher, he has really adopted Carol's literacy strategies into his program with much success. And while I expected us to talk a lot about how Carol's conference changed our teaching mindset (which we do), I was also moved by Ashton's story of how he first really connected with choir and how he strategizes his lessons/ rehearsals to keep students engaged and having fun. In addition to teaching choir, Ashton also is the theater/ drama teacher at his school. Stay tuned to the end for a series of questions that basically revolve around our favorite foods and a fun insight into the where and when on Ashton's upcoming nuptials!Be sure to follow all the cool things happening in Ashton's choir program on Instagram @croatanchoir and*BONUS* sign up to download this guide to students &amp; social media posting from Ashton and your host, Beth Philemon.  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/8d2837db9370/socialmediapostingguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD</a>Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

5. Fun in the Choir Rehearsal with Ashton Humphrey

The episode I didn't want to record but literally could not stop feeling the universe impressing upon my heart that I must. It's the ugly truth, inappropriate advances and relationships occur in all aspects of life. For me, it was a text message from a long admired and respected choir professor from my undergraduate university. My hope is that in sharing my story, other people know they are not alone if they have experienced anything even related to this. I encourage everyone to communicate with someone they trust if they have experienced any level of inappropriate misconduct. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

The episode I didn't want to record but literally could not stop feeling the universe impressing upon my heart that I must. It's the ugly truth, inappropriate advances and relationships occur in all aspects of life. For me, it was a text message from a long admired and respected choir professor from my undergraduate university. My hope is that in sharing my story, other people know they are not alone if they have experienced anything even related to this. I encourage everyone to communicate with someone they trust if they have experienced any level of inappropriate misconduct. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

29. #MeToo in Choral Music

Matt Myers

Matt Myers, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a third-year DMA student in choral conducting at Louisiana State University. He earned his master’s degree in choral conducting from Northern Arizona University and his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and music education from Luther College. After completing his degree at Luther, he taught grades 6-12 choir at The American International School of Muscat in Oman. For the following five years, he worked as choral director at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois, where he conducted five choirs and taught music theory, class piano, and critical thinking. He received the Boylan Edge Award for exemplary teaching in 2014 and NAU’s Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award in 2017. He has served as conductor of the NAU Men’s Chorale, the Master Chorale of Flagstaff, and the Troubadours of the Flagstaff Youth Chorale. At LSU, he has served as assistant conductor to the A Cappella Choir and Tiger Glee Club as well as office manager for the Choral Studies Division. He currently works as choral director at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge and sings in Red Shift, Baton Rouge’s professional choir.@myerma01Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Matt Myers, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a third-year DMA student in choral conducting at Louisiana State University. He earned his master’s degree in choral conducting from Northern Arizona University and his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and music education from Luther College. After completing his degree at Luther, he taught grades 6-12 choir at The American International School of Muscat in Oman. For the following five years, he worked as choral director at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois, where he conducted five choirs and taught music theory, class piano, and critical thinking. He received the Boylan Edge Award for exemplary teaching in 2014 and NAU’s Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award in 2017. He has served as conductor of the NAU Men’s Chorale, the Master Chorale of Flagstaff, and the Troubadours of the Flagstaff Youth Chorale. At LSU, he has served as assistant conductor to the A Cappella Choir and Tiger Glee Club as well as office manager for the Choral Studies Division. He currently works as choral director at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge and sings in Red Shift, Baton Rouge’s professional choir.@myerma01Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

23. From Uncertainty to Choral Conducting DMA with Matt Myers

Mark Moliterno

This two part interview features amazing insight into the life and work of musician and yoga teacher, Mark Moliterno. In this episode Mark provides his personal journey to music and to yoga. Mark outlines tenets of yoga and how its correlation to our singing. Mark Moliterno (MM, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, YACEP, POLY®, FOUNDER OF YOGAVOICE®) is an award-winning professional singer, voice teacher, yoga teacher, IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist, workshop leader, and author. He is a thought-leader in the area of 21st Century vocal pedagogy and a master teacher of both singing and classical yoga. His extensive performing career has taken him to many countries in a variety of leading operatic roles and as a concert soloist and recitalist. Additionally, he has completed more than 1200 hrs of formal study in yoga teaching and yoga therapeutics. A sought-after clinician, he presents YogaVoice® workshops at professional conferences and gatherings internationally. Mark is recognized for his one-on-one therapeutic mentoring and as a specialist in helping people understand and uncover their free, authentic voices. Mark Moliterno holds the BM and MM degrees in Voice and Opera from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where his mentor was the famous vocal pedagogue, Richard Miller. Mark was introduced to yoga in 1985 when he met and studied with Larry Payne, PhD in Los Angeles at Samata Yoga. Over the years he has studied and practiced Viniyoga, Classical Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga and subsequently became an E-RYT500 and Comprehensive Yoga Therapist through the YogaLife Institute of Pennsylvania. In 2016, Mark received the credential, "IAYT-certified yoga therapist", from the International Association of Yoga Therapists and in 2017 he was credentialed as a Prime of Life Yoga® (POLY) instructor. His yoga mentors are Larry Payne, PhD and Robert Butera, PhD. Mark's yoga teaching style is unique and balanced, with detailed attention to the coordinated, responsive awareness of breathing, physical alignment, and mental focus.www.theyogavoice.com  | @theyogavoiceChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

This two part interview features amazing insight into the life and work of musician and yoga teacher, Mark Moliterno. In this episode Mark provides his personal journey to music and to yoga. Mark outlines tenets of yoga and how its correlation to our singing. Mark Moliterno (MM, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, YACEP, POLY®, FOUNDER OF YOGAVOICE®) is an award-winning professional singer, voice teacher, yoga teacher, IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist, workshop leader, and author. He is a thought-leader in the area of 21st Century vocal pedagogy and a master teacher of both singing and classical yoga. His extensive performing career has taken him to many countries in a variety of leading operatic roles and as a concert soloist and recitalist. Additionally, he has completed more than 1200 hrs of formal study in yoga teaching and yoga therapeutics. A sought-after clinician, he presents YogaVoice® workshops at professional conferences and gatherings internationally. Mark is recognized for his one-on-one therapeutic mentoring and as a specialist in helping people understand and uncover their free, authentic voices.  Mark Moliterno holds the BM and MM degrees in Voice and Opera from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where his mentor was the famous vocal pedagogue, Richard Miller. Mark was introduced to yoga in 1985 when he met and studied with Larry Payne, PhD in Los Angeles at <a href="http://www.samata.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samata</a> Yoga. Over the years he has studied and practiced Viniyoga, Classical Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga and subsequently became an E-RYT500 and Comprehensive Yoga Therapist through the <a href="http://www.yogalifeinstitute.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YogaLife Institute</a> of Pennsylvania. In 2016, Mark received the credential, "IAYT-certified yoga therapist", from the International Association of Yoga Therapists and in 2017 he was credentialed as a Prime of Life Yoga® (POLY) instructor. His yoga mentors are Larry Payne, PhD and Robert Butera, PhD. Mark's yoga teaching style is unique and balanced, with detailed attention to the coordinated, responsive awareness of breathing, physical alignment, and mental focus.<a href="http://www.theyogavoice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theyogavoice.com</a>  | @theyogavoiceChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

8. YogaVoice with Mark Moliterno

Choir Baton host Beth Philemon sits down with Dr. Doug Borwick to discuss the ultimate relationship building with communities. For more information go to Doug's website, www.artsengaged.com or purchase his books, Building Communities, Not Audiences: The Future of the Arts in the U.S., and Engage Now! A Guide to Making the Arts Indispensable. About Dr. Doug Borwick:Doug Borwick is a leading advocate for community engagement in the arts. He is author of Engaging Matters, a blog for ArtsJournal, author/editor of Building Communities, Not Audiences: The Future of the Arts in the U.S., and author of Engage Now! A Guide to Making the Arts Indispensable. Dr. Borwick has served as keynote speaker and workshop presenter at conferences across the U.S. and Canada as well as in Beijing, Singapore, Australia, and Chile. Notably, he has been featured speaker for statewide arts gatherings in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin as well as for the Canadian Arts Summit in Banff, Alberta. In addition, he is CEO of ArtsEngaged, offering training and consultation services to artists and arts organizations seeking to engage with their communities more effectively as well as CEO of Outfitters4, Inc., providing management services for nonprofit organizations.Doug Borwick is an artist. He holds the Ph.D. in Music Composition from the Eastman School of Music and is an award-winning member of ASCAP. He gained experience as an arts administrator and producer working with the Arts Council of Rochester (NY) and through founding and leading the NC Composers Alliance in the mid-1980’s.Dr. Borwick is an educator, having served for nearly thirty years as Director of the Arts Management and Not-for-Profit Management Programs at Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. (He was named Salem Distinguished Professor in 1997.) He has served as President of the Board of the Association of Arts Administration Educators.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Choir Baton host Beth Philemon sits down with Dr. Doug Borwick to discuss the ultimate relationship building with communities. For more information go to Doug's website, <a href="http://www.artsengaged.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.artsengaged.com</a> or purchase his books, <a href="https://www.artsengaged.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Communities, Not Audiences: The Future of the Arts in the U.S.</a>, and <a href="https://www.artsengaged.com/books#engage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engage Now! A Guide to Making the Arts Indispensable</a>. About Dr. Doug Borwick:Doug Borwick is a leading advocate for community engagement in the arts. He is author of <a href="http://www.artsjournal.com/engage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engaging Matters,</a> a blog for ArtsJournal, author/editor of <a href="https://www.artsengaged.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Communities, Not Audiences: The Future of the Arts in the U.S.</a>, and author of <a href="https://www.artsengaged.com/books#engage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engage Now! A Guide to Making the Arts Indispensable</a>. Dr. Borwick has served as keynote speaker and workshop presenter at conferences across the U.S. and Canada as well as in Beijing, Singapore, Australia, and Chile. Notably, he has been featured speaker for statewide arts gatherings in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin as well as for the Canadian Arts Summit in Banff, Alberta. In addition, he is CEO of ArtsEngaged, offering training and consultation services to artists and arts organizations seeking to engage with their communities more effectively as well as CEO of Outfitters4, Inc., providing management services for nonprofit organizations.Doug Borwick is an artist. He holds the Ph.D. in Music Composition from the Eastman School of Music and is an award-winning member of ASCAP. He gained experience as an arts administrator and producer working with the Arts Council of Rochester (NY) and through founding and leading the NC Composers Alliance in the mid-1980’s.Dr. Borwick is an educator, having served for nearly thirty years as Director of the Arts Management and Not-for-Profit Management Programs at Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. (He was named Salem Distinguished Professor in 1997.) He has served as President of the Board of the Association of Arts Administration Educators.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

27. Building Communities, Not Audiences... Relationship Building 101

If you follow ChoirBaton founder, Beth Philemon, on social media you know she has recently announced she's leaving her full time high school choral music teaching position to pursue a full time MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree this fall. What does this mean for ChoirBaton and what led Beth to this path? Find out the scoop by listening to this week's episode of the ChoirBaton podcast.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

If you follow ChoirBaton founder, Beth Philemon, on social media you know she has recently announced she's leaving her full time high school choral music teaching position to pursue a full time MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree this fall. What does this mean for ChoirBaton and what led Beth to this path? Find out the scoop by listening to this week's episode of the ChoirBaton podcast.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

16. The Future of ChoirBaton

You've followed along with Nyi Nyi and Lamar as they entered student teaching, now hear about their experience.Both guys share valuable insights into their time in middle and high school classroooms, including ways in which they grew musically and as humans.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

You've followed along with Nyi Nyi and Lamar as they entered student teaching, now hear about their experience.Both guys share valuable insights into their time in middle and high school classroooms, including ways in which they grew musically and as humans.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

17. Post Student Teaching Reflections

Natalia Romero and I connected two years ago on a Facebook post I made asking if anyone was interested in being a part of a social media project that would take place on Instagram. She was the first, and only, person to respond. We began following each other on IG and several months later when I launched ChoirBaton on IG, she was one of the first baton holders! When I envisioned ChoirBaton and the relationships and learning that could take place from its collaborative nature, I envisioned a learning relationship and now friendship like that I have with Natalia. You must know her story. You must hear her passion for her students and educating everyone through equitable music education. You must listen to this interview. Originally from Colombia, Natalia Romero Arbeláez is an experienced performer, educator and musician. As an educator, she thrives in the intersection of contemporary music education and culturally relevant teaching. She is passionate about equity and musical citizenship in her classroom and performing practices.Natalia's strength lies in her ability to connect and engage learners across all settings, although she is particularly fond of teaching teenagers. Natalia works full time as the Choir Director at Harding Senior High School (located in St. Paul, MN) but freelances around the Twin Cities as a soprano and music director with youth theaters.Natalia is an active performer. She can be found singing with the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, and Border CrosSing, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Choir where she serves as the Treble II Lay Clark.When not singing or teaching (which is rare!) Natalia serves on the Board of Directors for Border CrosSing and the St. Olaf College Teacher Advisory Board.*Please note the podcast mistakenly quotes Natalia's online information* Her correct website and school choir Instagram handle are listed below@natinotes | www.naromero.com @hardingchoirChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Natalia Romero and I connected two years ago on a Facebook post I made asking if anyone was interested in being a part of a social media project that would take place on Instagram. She was the first, and only, person to respond. We began following each other on IG and several months later when I launched ChoirBaton on IG, she was one of the first baton holders! When I envisioned ChoirBaton and the relationships and learning that could take place from its collaborative nature, I envisioned a learning relationship and now friendship like that I have with Natalia. You must know her story. You must hear her passion for her students and educating everyone through equitable music education. You must listen to this interview. Originally from Colombia, Natalia Romero Arbeláez is an experienced performer, educator and musician. As an educator, she thrives in the intersection of contemporary music education and culturally relevant teaching. She is passionate about equity and musical citizenship in her classroom and performing practices.Natalia's strength lies in her ability to connect and engage learners across all settings, although she is particularly fond of teaching teenagers. Natalia works full time as the Choir Director at Harding Senior High School (located in St. Paul, MN) but freelances around the Twin Cities as a soprano and music director with youth theaters.Natalia is an active performer. She can be found singing with the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, and Border CrosSing, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Choir where she serves as the Treble II Lay Clark.When not singing or teaching (which is rare!) Natalia serves on the Board of Directors for Border CrosSing and the St. Olaf College Teacher Advisory Board.*Please note the podcast mistakenly quotes Natalia's online information* Her correct website and school choir Instagram handle are listed below@natinotes | www.<a href="http://naromero.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">naromero.com</a> @hardingchoirChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

15. Natalia Romero of @natinotes on Representation of Self and Students in the Choral Experience

sounds like a weird podcast title doesn't it?But this is something that has been on my heart to share with this community because it's been a pervading theme in my life.If you've ever felt like....you're not a good enough singeryour choir isn't / can't be "successful"you don't have enough money to run your program like you wantyou don't have enough school supportyou have less "likes" than another choir teacheryou don't have enough community supportyou aren't good enoughor any sort of these feelings...this episode is for you. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes   Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

sounds like a weird podcast title doesn't it?But this is something that has been on my heart to share with this community because it's been a pervading theme in my life.If you've ever felt like....you're not a good enough singeryour choir isn't / can't be "successful"you don't have enough money to run your program like you wantyou don't have enough school supportyou have less "likes" than another choir teacheryou don't have enough community supportyou aren't good enoughor any sort of these feelings...this episode is for you. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

22. Scarcity & Abundance in the Choir Community

The American Choral Director's Association National Conference in Kansas City provides amazing professional development for choral directors across the world. But beyond the amazing interest sessions and concerts are the conversations with share with the people we meet during the week. Listen in on some impromptu conversations I had and get a taste of what ACDA National Convention 2019 was like! 1. Conversation at Manhattan Concert Productions booth in the exhibit hall - what started as one conversation veered towards discussing Moravian music and choral music of little known exposure2. Reactions from choir directors regarding the Oakwood Aeolians' performance that "broke ACDA"3. Check in with 4 East Carolina University Chamber Singers who participated in the morning sessions with John Rutter. Three of the singers are non-music education majors and briefly discuss their collegiate music experience.4. Exhibit Hall interviews with 2 members of the Aeolians, Paula from the Texas Street Choir, and further reflections from choir directors in attendance.Enjoy this informal insight into conference!Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

The American Choral Director's Association National Conference in Kansas City provides amazing professional development for choral directors across the world. But beyond the amazing interest sessions and concerts are the conversations with share with the people we meet during the week. Listen in on some impromptu conversations I had and get a taste of what ACDA National Convention 2019 was like! 1. Conversation at Manhattan Concert Productions booth in the exhibit hall - what started as one conversation veered towards discussing Moravian music and choral music of little known exposure2. Reactions from choir directors regarding the Oakwood Aeolians' performance that "broke ACDA"3. Check in with 4 East Carolina University Chamber Singers who participated in the morning sessions with John Rutter. Three of the singers are non-music education majors and briefly discuss their collegiate music experience.4. Exhibit Hall interviews with 2 members of the Aeolians, Paula from the Texas Street Choir, and further reflections from choir directors in attendance.Enjoy this informal insight into conference!Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

6. Conversations from ACDA 2019 National Convention

Tracy Friedlander is a leading classical music podcaster engaging in stories that are “redefining a classical music career.” Tracy would not consider herself a “choir person” though she sang in high school choir. Tracy is a classically trained French horn player who decided several years ago that her dream of playing professionally in a symphony might not actually be her dream anymore. What does this have to do with choir? Everything. I am empowered by Tracy’s story because she represents many things applicable to our Choir Baton audience. Music is music. The stories of our instrumental peers are the stories of our choir-selves. Yes, they might be colored through different experiences, but at the heart of it - we spend hours dedicating ourselves to the art of making music and ultimately sharing it with others. Is your dream music making experience your dream music making experience or what you thought was your dream music making experience? For me, I wanted to be a high school choral director of a large program and live out my dream of making music that way. For Tracy, she wanted to play horn in a large symphony and live out her dream of making music in that way. But then we both realized that either our dreams were changing, or we were changing, or our dreams didn’t embody the lifestyles we wanted to live and we pivoted. You might not take some of the pivots we have, but is the way in which you are engaging in choral music, or in any other aspect of your life, what you really want or what you thought you wanted? This might be something as general as programming music you think you should be programming or teaching somewhere you feel like you should be teaching. I hope you’re inspired by Tracy’s story to dig deep and begin to ask if what you thought you want is really what you want. If it is, AWESOME. If it’s not, let’s begin to examine that.Music making doesn’t have to be a financial dead end. Tracy and I begin to discuss some of the mental blocks we have as musicians in regards to money and how we want to find ways to overcome those.Is music making about the music or about the experience? How can we create experiences for people through music that inspire and impact them in ways we never dreamed? You’ll hear Tracy describe her passion for being a symphony player was not just rooted in the actual music making experience but in the experience surrounding going to the symphony hall. I challenge you to consider your own experience of making music, either as a singer or conductor or community member. Was it solely about the music or were there other components? If there are other components, can we pay as much attention to those components to help enhance our community’s experience as we invite them to choir concerts?One of the things I love most about this episode is taken from the opening clip. Despite not necessarily identifying herself as a "choir" person, you hear the earnestness with which Tracy loves singing. I believe as choir conductors, composers, teachers, singers, community - Tracy is the type of person we have to find a way to bring into our choirs. She is #morepeoplesingingChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Tracy Friedlander is a leading classical music podcaster engaging in stories that are “redefining a classical music career.” Tracy would not consider herself a “choir person” though she sang in high school choir. Tracy is a classically trained French horn player who decided several years ago that her dream of playing professionally in a symphony might not actually be her dream anymore. What does this have to do with choir? Everything. I am empowered by Tracy’s story because she represents many things applicable to our Choir Baton audience. <ol><li>Music is music. The stories of our instrumental peers are the stories of our choir-selves. Yes, they might be colored through different experiences, but at the heart of it - we spend hours dedicating ourselves to the art of making music and ultimately sharing it with others. </li><li>Is your dream music making experience your dream music making experience or what you thought was your dream music making experience? For me, I wanted to be a high school choral director of a large program and live out my dream of making music that way. For Tracy, she wanted to play horn in a large symphony and live out her dream of making music in that way. But then we both realized that either our dreams were changing, or we were changing, or our dreams didn’t embody the lifestyles we wanted to live and we pivoted. You might not take some of the pivots we have, but is the way in which you are engaging in choral music, or in any other aspect of your life, what you really want or what you thought you wanted? This might be something as general as programming music you think you should be programming or teaching somewhere you feel like you should be teaching. I hope you’re inspired by Tracy’s story to dig deep and begin to ask if what you thought you want is really what you want. If it is, AWESOME. If it’s not, let’s begin to examine that.</li><li>Music making doesn’t have to be a financial dead end. Tracy and I begin to discuss some of the mental blocks we have as musicians in regards to money and how we want to find ways to overcome those.</li><li>Is music making about the music or about the experience? How can we create experiences for people through music that inspire and impact them in ways we never dreamed? You’ll hear Tracy describe her passion for being a symphony player was not just rooted in the actual music making experience but in the experience surrounding going to the symphony hall. I challenge you to consider your own experience of making music, either as a singer or conductor or community member. Was it solely about the music or were there other components? If there are other components, can we pay as much attention to those components to help enhance our community’s experience as we invite them to choir concerts?</li></ol>One of the things I love most about this episode is taken from the opening clip. Despite not necessarily identifying herself as a "choir" person, you hear the earnestness with which Tracy loves singing. I believe as choir conductors, composers, teachers, singers, community - Tracy is the type of person we have to find a way to bring into our choirs. She is #morepeoplesingingChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

25. Crushing Classical on Choir Baton: a story of finding a way to making your own music

Clee Davis

In early 2019 at the American Choral Director's Association the Oakwood Aeolians "broke" ACDA with their memorable performance. Four year Aeolian member, Clee Davis, shares what it was like to be a part of this ensemble that taught him how to win through choral music. The Aeolians are actual winners (yes, there are world wide choir competitions you can win and the Aeolians are former World Choir Champions) but what you will learn through this interview is how Dr. Ferdinand, Aeolians conductor, cultivates a culture amongst his students to drives success. After listening to this episode, tune into Clee's interview with his mentor and Aeolian's conductor Dr. Ferdinand on the Build Your Vision podcast.For more information on Clee (Cleavon) check out: Pod Bean | @oakwoodaeoliansFollow us on Instagram:@buildyourvisionpod |  @clee.davisConnect with Cleavon on LinkedInChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

In early 2019 at the American Choral Director's Association the Oakwood Aeolians "broke" ACDA with their memorable performance. Four year Aeolian member, Clee Davis, shares what it was like to be a part of this ensemble that taught him how to win through choral music. The Aeolians are actual winners (yes, there are world wide choir competitions you can win and the Aeolians are former World Choir Champions) but what you will learn through this interview is how Dr. Ferdinand, Aeolians conductor, cultivates a culture amongst his students to drives success. After listening to this episode, tune into Clee's interview with his mentor and Aeolian's conductor Dr. Ferdinand on the Build Your Vision podcast.For more information on Clee (Cleavon) check out: <a href="https://cleedavis.podbean.com/e/69-its-all-about-execution-with-dr-jason-ferdinand-repost/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pod Bean</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oakwoodaeolians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@oakwoodaeolians</a>Follow us on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildyourvisionpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buildyourvisionpod</a> |  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clee.davis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@clee.davis</a>Connect with Cleavon on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clee-davis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

21. Clee Davis: Learning to Sing & Win as an Aeolian

Anne Mileski

Anne Mileski is a leading elementary music educator, podcaster, lover of all things purposeful, sequential, and joyful. Her story will make you consider what your elementary music experience was like as a child and how teaching or learning in the elementary music classroom can be so different today. Anne didn't intend to be a music educator, she was pursuing her master's in trumpet performance. But during this experience her passion for teaching young musicians was unlocked and the rest "is history." One of the things I love about Anne is how versed she is in different music learning pedagogies and how she gleans what works for her from them. Anne briefly breaks down what it means to be "Kodaly-inspired" and gives us a refresher on Dalcroze, Orff, and Music Learning Theory. Be sure to follow Anne on IG and FB - @anacrusic and Anacrusic or on her website www.anacrusic.comChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

Anne Mileski is a leading elementary music educator, podcaster, lover of all things purposeful, sequential, and joyful. Her story will make you consider what your elementary music experience was like as a child and how teaching or learning in the elementary music classroom can be so different today. Anne didn't intend to be a music educator, she was pursuing her master's in trumpet performance. But during this experience her passion for teaching young musicians was unlocked and the rest "is history." One of the things I love about Anne is how versed she is in different music learning pedagogies and how she gleans what works for her from them. Anne briefly breaks down what it means to be "Kodaly-inspired" and gives us a refresher on Dalcroze, Orff, and Music Learning Theory. Be sure to follow Anne on IG and FB - @anacrusic and Anacrusic or on her website <a href="http://www.anacrusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.anacrusic.com</a>Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

13. The [Sequential] Path is Never Straight with Anne Mileski

This week’s episode is an interview with Matt Bishop, music teacher at the Dunecrest American School in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. A year ago Matt was an early twenties suburban middle school choir teacher, having only ever lived in North Carolina and did not even own a passport. What led him to pursue such a drastic change and why? What hurdles did he jump personally and professionally to learn, apply, and accept this position? What is teaching at an international school like, especially a school in the Middle East? How has he grown as a person and musician in the past year?If you’ve ever wanted to know what the process for international teaching is, Matt walks us through his experience. Or, if you’ve ever felt trapped and unhappy in your current situation, Matt humbly shares his own struggles and how he took control of his life. You will be inspired by Matt’s story and come away with yet another example of how choir can change your life.  -----------------------------------------------------------------Matthew Bishop is a lyric tenor, conductor, and teacher.  A native of North Carolina, he holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from University of North Carolina School at Greensboro.  While at UNCG, he performed as a soloist and chorister with the Schola Cantorum, University Chorale, and Chamber Singers.  He was also the first undergraduate student at UNCG to assemble a choir and program for an undergraduate conducting recital, An Evening of Choral Classics. Upon graduation, Mr. Bishop became the Choral Director at Holly Grove Middle School in Holly Springs, North Carolina.  His students received honors such as selection for North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus, All State and All County choirs.  Bishop was also an active member of his Professional Learning Team and served as the All County Chorus Festival Coordinator. He also served as musical director for productions such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas  and Annie Jr.  Mr. Bishop’s professional memberships include National Association of Music Education, and American Choral Director’s Association.In August 2018, Mr. Bishop relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to build the Performing Arts programs at Dunecrest American School.  He currently directs Grades 5-10 Choir and Theatre ensembles, as well as an after school Piano Lab. Mr. Bishop is excited to join The Voice Studio at American School of Dubai.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

This week’s episode is an interview with Matt Bishop, music teacher at the Dunecrest American School in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. A year ago Matt was an early twenties suburban middle school choir teacher, having only ever lived in North Carolina and did not even own a passport. What led him to pursue such a drastic change and why? What hurdles did he jump personally and professionally to learn, apply, and accept this position? What is teaching at an international school like, especially a school in the Middle East? How has he grown as a person and musician in the past year?If you’ve ever wanted to know what the process for international teaching is, Matt walks us through his experience. Or, if you’ve ever felt trapped and unhappy in your current situation, Matt humbly shares his own struggles and how he took control of his life. You will be inspired by Matt’s story and come away with yet another example of how choir can change your life.  -----------------------------------------------------------------Matthew Bishop is a lyric tenor, conductor, and teacher.  A native of North Carolina, he holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from University of North Carolina School at Greensboro.  While at UNCG, he performed as a soloist and chorister with the Schola Cantorum, University Chorale, and Chamber Singers.  He was also the first undergraduate student at UNCG to assemble a choir and program for an undergraduate conducting recital, An Evening of Choral Classics. Upon graduation, Mr. Bishop became the Choral Director at Holly Grove Middle School in Holly Springs, North Carolina.  His students received honors such as selection for North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus, All State and All County choirs.  Bishop was also an active member of his Professional Learning Team and served as the All County Chorus Festival Coordinator. He also served as musical director for productions such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas  and Annie Jr.  Mr. Bishop’s professional memberships include National Association of Music Education, and American Choral Director’s Association.In August 2018, Mr. Bishop relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to build the Performing Arts programs at Dunecrest American School.  He currently directs Grades 5-10 Choir and Theatre ensembles, as well as an after school Piano Lab. Mr. Bishop is excited to join The Voice Studio at American School of Dubai.Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott HolmesChoir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

11. The Journey to International Teaching with Matt Bishop

Peter Haley

What happens when you're a student teaching mentor/ cooperating teacher and you yourself never student taught? This is high school choral director Peter Haley's situation at East Gaston High School where he uses his experience to shape the student teaching time of his students in a way he never had because his journey to public music education came after time as a full time church music minister.Peter served as Nyi Nyi's student teaching advisor and shares how he came to teaching and ways he partnered with University supervisors to ensure he was providing effective mentorship to Nyi Nyi in order for every person in the East Gaston High School choral rehearsal to learn and grow.  Peter Haley - @pahead | @eghschoir Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes  Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

What happens when you're a student teaching mentor/ cooperating teacher and you yourself never student taught? This is high school choral director Peter Haley's situation at East Gaston High School where he uses his experience to shape the student teaching time of his students in a way he never had because his journey to public music education came after time as a full time church music minister.Peter served as Nyi Nyi's student teaching advisor and shares how he came to teaching and ways he partnered with University supervisors to ensure he was providing effective mentorship to Nyi Nyi in order for every person in the East Gaston High School choral rehearsal to learn and grow.  Peter Haley - @pahead | @eghschoir Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

18. Reflections from a Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher with Peter Haley

The world of learning is changing every day thanks to the internet, computers, phones, cloud storage, all the things.  The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is but a small part of that.In 2014 I began dreaming of a place I could learn how to teach choir from an online source. I found various videos, had great books, awesome people around me to ask - but still wanted more, needed more. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is the evolution of this dream. It is a resource library of videos, worksheets, assessments, examples, and more of all things choir. Hear the (abbreviated) story behind it (I explain why the full story didn't make the cut) and know that if you've been looking for a place to grow as a choral conductor, this is it!Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www.bethphilemon.comVisit Choir Baton Online: @choirbaton | www.choirbaton.comChoir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com

The world of learning is changing every day thanks to the internet, computers, phones, cloud storage, all the things.  The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is but a small part of that.In 2014 I began dreaming of a place I could learn how to teach choir from an online source. I found various videos, had great books, awesome people around me to ask - but still wanted more, needed more. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is the evolution of this dream. It is a resource library of videos, worksheets, assessments, examples, and more of all things choir. Hear the (abbreviated) story behind it (I explain why the full story didn't make the cut) and know that if you've been looking for a place to grow as a choral conductor, this is it!Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon</a> | <a href="http://www.bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bethphilemon.com</a>Visit Choir Baton Online: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@choirbaton</a> | <a href="http://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choirbaton.com</a>Choir Baton Theme Song by Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on <a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://youtube.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChoirBaton.com</a> Follow @BethPhilemon on <a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/baphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Visit <a href="https://bethphilemon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BethPhilemon.com</a>

28. What is the Choir Baton Teaching Membership ... and why do I need it?

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