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82. Why Choral Music Needs to Pay Attention to AI
Feb 27, 2026
28m 46s
81. What is Lifelong Musicianship?
May 1, 2023
30m 03s
80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify
Dec 13, 2021
20m 17s
79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals
Nov 29, 2021
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| 2/27/26 | 82. Why Choral Music Needs to Pay Attention to AI | What happens when a grieving person finds comfort in a song — and then discovers it was made by AI? That question is the heart of this episode, and it captures everything that matters about the moment we're in as choral musicians. This episode is a deep dive into AI: what it actually is, how we got here, and why Beth believes it represents one of the greatest opportunities choral music has had in a very long time — but only if we're paying attention. In this episode: A brief history of techno... | 28m 46s | ||||||
| 5/1/23 | 81. What is Lifelong Musicianship? | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPh... | 30m 03s | ||||||
| 12/13/21 | 80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify | 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 ... | 20m 17s | ||||||
| 11/29/21 | 79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals | 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 Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instag... | 29m 08s | ||||||
| 9/7/21 | 78. What if you did less? | 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 ... | 32m 58s | ||||||
| 8/30/21 | 77. Choir and ______ : An Interview with 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 i... | 54m 53s | ||||||
| 8/23/21 | 76. Growth IS the achievement: An Interview with 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 wher... | 1h 02m 31s | ||||||
| 8/17/21 | 75. Back to Basics | 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... | 1h 21m 23s | ||||||
| 3/1/21 | 74. Lessons in Leadership: Reallocating your Baskets | 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 Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on I... | 1h 08m 34s | ||||||
| 2/22/21 | 73. Why I Left Teaching Choir Full Time | 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 Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Face... | 43m 19s | ||||||
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| 2/8/21 | 72. Giving Students Ownership: An Interview with 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 ... | 1h 01m 48s | ||||||
| 1/25/21 | 70. The Importance of Life outside Choir: An Interview with Becky Park on Poshmark | I discovered Becky on Instagram as a @beckyparkonposhmark and her work as a high school choir teacher and a clothes reseller. In this episode, we discuss having passions outside of choir and our dive into the true impact choir can have in a student's life that is not just musical. Learn more about Becky or connect with her through Instagram or YouTube Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit... | 1h 06m 06s | ||||||
| 1/18/21 | 69. The Teamwork in Choir: An Interview with Marshall Butler | Marshall Butler has impacted many student's lives over his years teaching. In this interview, we talk about the teamwork aspect of choir as well as many other important topics and memories from his years teaching. This interview is especially meaningful to me because Mr. Butler taught for 24 years at Sanderson and left shortly before I took the position at Sanderson High School. Since March, Dr. Marshall Butler, Jr. has been engraving/transcribing Classical Voice and Piano Music of African A... | 54m 39s | ||||||
| 1/11/21 | 68. Break the Cycle of Expectation: An Interview with Alex Alberti | Today I am joined by my former co-worker and dear friend, Mr. Alexander Alberti. We cover a variety of different areas in this podcast but one that stuck out to me in particular was this idea of "breaking the cycle of expectations" in teaching music the way it has always been taught. We have so many resources at our disposal, we should take advantage of technology, community members, and our students' interests when we are teaching. Alex Alberti is the current Director of Instrumental Music... | 58m 56s | ||||||
| 1/4/21 | 67. The Revamp | It is the first Choir Baton episode of 2021! In this podcast, I discuss the Revamp course I am offering to help you start the new year and the new semester prepared and ready to embrace changes and circumstances as they come. Join me through an episode of reflection as you reflect on your own year and the things you have learned from it. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir... | 50m 12s | ||||||
| 12/28/20 | 66. The "Why" of Learning: Choir Baton Teaching Membership | Hello, Choir Baton Community. In this episode I address the reasons and process for creating the Choir Baton Teaching Membership. I talk about the gaps that I found as a teacher and how I have worked to fill them. Our students want to know the "why" of everything we teach, listen to find out ways to give that to them! Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com and to follow us on Ins... | 1h 13m 50s | ||||||
| 12/21/20 | 65. It's the Most Wonderfully Stressful Time of the Year...in the Most Stressful Year | This episode is a sequel episode to 26. It's the Most Wonderfully Stressful Time of the Year. In a year without concerts, gigs, and performances to plan, rehearse for, and execute, we do not have the same stressors as usual. However, we have had plenty of other struggles through the year and especially this season. You may have found yourself comparing your program to others more frequently because of the increase in social media during this time and may be feeling insufficient or envious of ... | 46m 30s | ||||||
| 12/14/20 | 64. The "Coulds" and Possibility for Change with Evan Tobias | In this conversation we talk about participatory culture and how it relates to adjustments and rethinking the music curriculum. Evan Tobias is Associate Professor of Music Learning and Teaching at Arizona State University where he heads the Consortium for Innovation and Transformation in Music Education citme.asu.edu. He is also Director of ArtsWork: The Kax Herberger Center for Children and the Arts, which forwards arts and design programming, education, and research in relation to young p... | 1h 06m 54s | ||||||
| 12/7/20 | 63. No Judgement Zone with Marci and Hannah | Our fear of judgement can often hold us back from reaching our full potential. Listen as I discuss this as well as other topics of Music Service Learning, the importance of listening, and more in this conversation with Marci Major and Hannah Knauss, co-authors of the book Choral Connection. Dr. Marci Major serves as Chair and Associate Professor of Music Education at West Chester University, PA, and directs the Bel Canto ensemble with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. Additionally she... | 1h 08m 30s | ||||||
| 11/30/20 | 62. Turning Tradition Upside-down with Kaitlin Simonson | Listen to this episode to hear all of the ways Kaitlin Simonson has been creatively overcoming virtual learning as a barrier and engaging students in singing in new ways! Kaitlin Simonson teaches music at The Brearley School in Manhattan, and is the conductor of the Lux Mea Women’s Chorus. She relocated to New York four years ago after teaching choir at Canarelli Middle School in Las Vegas, NV. Under her direction, the six choirs performed throughout the southwest earning superior rati... | 56m 02s | ||||||
| 11/23/20 | 61. Value in the Community - Jonathan Palant on the Dallas Street Choir | After a life changing performance experience watching the Dallas Street Choir sing at national ACDA conference a couple years ago, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Jonathan Palant, the conductor. Listen to hear his perspective on inequality in music and making a community space for singing. Jonathan Palant is Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Texas at Dallas and is founder and conductor of both Credo, a 140-member community choir, and the Dallas ... | 1h 08m 04s | ||||||
| 11/16/20 | 60. Our Art is an Emotional Art - Diane Covington | This interview is with my former high school teacher and one of my reasons for going into music education, listen for stories and powerful conversation. Diane Covington served as Choral Director at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina for 19 years. During her tenure there, the Leesville Road Choral Department grew in numbers from 32 singers to its enrollment of 200 upon her retirement. Prior to moving to North Carolina, Mrs. Covington was the Choral Director at F... | 1h 34m 06s | ||||||
| 11/9/20 | 59. You Are the CEO of Your Own Life: Interview with Chris Hitch | In this episode, my professor at North Carolina University in the MBA program shares his insight about changing professions, transferrable skills, and the value of teachers. Chris is an adjunct professor, strategy, leadership and innovation consultant, and the President and COO of a boutique management consulting firm. He has served in six general management and senior level roles, ranging from startups, state agencies, turnarounds, and high growth companies over his 35 + year career. Chris... | 58m 23s | ||||||
| 11/2/20 | 58. Finding Your Why with Emmy Burch | Emmy and I discuss a wide range of topics but we keep returning to the "why." Knowing the "why" of anything you do is important, listen to this episode to find out more about how to find your purpose and self-reflect. Dr. Emily Williams Burch is the founder and artistic director of RISE Chorales, a community choir organization in Savannah, GA with a mission of experiencing musical artistry, education, and personal growth through the choral arts and community experiences. Burch received her ... | 53m 30s | ||||||
| 10/26/20 | 57. Getting Down to Business (and Choir) with Tori Cook | Join me in this episode with Tori Cook as we discuss the intersection of music and business, the future of community choirs, the innovation of the choral community during Covid-19, and much more! Tori Cook is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Chorus Connection. She sings with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and is a board member of the Greater Boston Choral Consortium. In a past life, she was the Music Director of the Harborlight Show Chorus and President of Chorus pro Musica in Boston... | 51m 25s | ||||||
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