The Beth and Kelly Show: Music Teaching (and Life)

We waited for more than a year to have this excellent conversation with Meghan Wagner and Erin Keeton-Howard about their collaboratively written book Women In Windband (GIA Publishing)! https://giamusic.com/resource/women-in-wind-band-book-11015 The book features narratives and thought-work of almost 30(!) femme music educators from all over and from every level. It also has SEVERAL calls to action! How do we support femme music students and teachers in our learning environments and professional circles? Read this book to find out! You’re going to want to take a listen to these outstanding professionals talk about their craft, and then head on over to GIA and pick up the book!

We met a new kindred spirit in Bryan Powell, of Music Will. This org, with Bryan’s help, is out there helping music educators learn how to musically serve the other 80% of students in schools who are *NOT* involved in typical school music offerings (band, choir, orchestra). This is a way for us to move music education forward!

<p>We're joined by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/almarosa94?__cft__[0]=AZX8RKtUg5r0f9FxUSOQGdD7ZZPSDT7bZWchjiZj3BYt7Sddpdw71h_j17Acqior4sS3DYRd7StvAEbaie2Zw09hth-z9nM6MVpibEmBmEVQWBN-FonifqtDHw3tQpgNahGmq6bYEbpDFiOkJV5vncSE6OiDJNjbKjC6uFXa_Tz2ZTmRzOsMYJwtXscgn5P_AH8N-AiUY9gwUUyDlFsr3RX0&__tn__=-]K-R">Alma Ramos</a> from the Music Inclusion Coalition (MIC). We share reminders that amidst the structures of patriarchy (including those that exist within music education), there are ways to help our students get past barriers. Check out MIC, and check out this episode! </p>

<p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebethandkellyshow?__cft__[0]=AZVFLyhcMkHWDB5hQfERpIghVwz98yUMWxhP54v699PlrN7PEdiq7pOQw6ycnx_56LQhJvwvFx51elWvjl2tHKF2odCfHQf4ohKyoAj_066kLHFUtYu3M7zwer2-Qi_miLHmsTIUy7_ER55OxVxBxfgPXaHWc-cnARbB5L87jkQMTtdaA_w6JkEu84jAXkmvVco&__tn__=-]K-R">The Beth and Kelly Show</a> had an awesome conversation with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bethany.e.robinson?__cft__[0]=AZVFLyhcMkHWDB5hQfERpIghVwz98yUMWxhP54v699PlrN7PEdiq7pOQw6ycnx_56LQhJvwvFx51elWvjl2tHKF2odCfHQf4ohKyoAj_066kLHFUtYu3M7zwer2-Qi_miLHmsTIUy7_ER55OxVxBxfgPXaHWc-cnARbB5L87jkQMTtdaA_w6JkEu84jAXkmvVco&__tn__=-]K-R">Bethany Robinson</a>, Director of Jazz Activities at Purdue University! Bethany is a deeply wise music educator and professional musician who builds a humongous community of jazz lovers and players everywhere she goes. Listen in to find out why and how. </p>

<p>We had the BEST convo with Dr. Julie Yu, Director of Choral Activities at Oklahoma City University and Conductor of the Oklahoma City Canterbury Voices Chorale. We go deep into how it feels as women in music education and leadership in this moment in time and the tiny slivers of hope — of light shining through the barriers. There is cause to be worried, yes, but also cause for hope and optimism. </p>

<p>If you’re a music educator, we know it’s tough right now and there are SO many questions. Please listen to this episode with<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jazzmone.sutton?__cft__[0]=AZWwwg3E-YHTHYAlEgZ6r_U8i_LRnus0u7YxmcfnnpgJ11bxZu2PTkjAtUDNMGVnQQ1oODFkIXWoYcoGO_iNiYka_fMr8mw-7_L0qoM2ge9IKGqW6VDxNJBBEHnrlQVkHgeRte9-lVGiiD7Yq6wI3eWQkxx1IlybBz9xDYyqefeGHJlNF9gg9Ez9-rYawVPbquQ&__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jazzmone Sutton</a>, the Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity at NAfME. We know that things are coming and we’re going to need to act. We can’t do it alone. We must collectively collaborate in heavy duty advocacy and help each other out. Listen to Jazzmone’s ideas on how we can START and CONTINUE!</p>

<p>Awesome conversation with Seattle music ed maven <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563369871964&__cft__[0]=AZUwzT2um1gzKyuVAtUaUTWfcvISPWI3wpQA30YWOCQiwIkLNLawVkmPi-Q6o7WvifAVIQ2mtsU8HtfsDD_E5DRT2jrVhi5adETeu5rv_cakXBtxfUGt-DTSqjZy7n0EZgTPhCHPmS_DpERSL29LNSkbYnmRAk3FAyh-ZIbp4cAV6555nR2hHCWflq6K4k-8VZI&__tn__=-]K-R" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deb Schaaf</a>! We worked with Deb for years in Seattle Public Schools and together we played a big role in shaping the district’s cutting edge “Cornerstone Assessment” that centers student-directed learning, collaboration, and creativity. The through-line of our discussion: LIFE-LONG MUSIC MAKING!! </p>

<p>In this episode, we celebrate 5 years of this podcast — a true labor of love; AND we talk at length about a mentor of ours — a consummate music educator who was the very essence of cool — the late Robert E Knatt.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rayna.mathis?__cft__[0]=AZVuk-EQ_RNkuzLZU7XXkLwnNG20BhV46RqJiMDrRX1j1be-0pPPYPvxVghMputeFG0YR0poG2a3aOCY9C-14S_ofIE_MHq2RTac_xkrONhrdRVZx-mPaDKTy4RAkXWcDtQx5bTmUs54d9w4YX22hV-iNTNGNGEfFVC_4d9vQH8TK_r1oYBH8FW2Kx18KQUehnuMheWSYmwIAdM1rHs9AyuwgrHBcCyYNKGCdliWYhLLwQ&__tn__=-]K-y-R">Rayna Mathis</a> joined us for our final episode of Season 4 of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebethandkellyshow?__cft__[0]=AZVuk-EQ_RNkuzLZU7XXkLwnNG20BhV46RqJiMDrRX1j1be-0pPPYPvxVghMputeFG0YR0poG2a3aOCY9C-14S_ofIE_MHq2RTac_xkrONhrdRVZx-mPaDKTy4RAkXWcDtQx5bTmUs54d9w4YX22hV-iNTNGNGEfFVC_4d9vQH8TK_r1oYBH8FW2Kx18KQUehnuMheWSYmwIAdM1rHs9AyuwgrHBcCyYNKGCdliWYhLLwQ&__tn__=-]K-y-R">The Beth and Kelly Show</a>! We talk about all of Rayna's hats -- including overseeing the revolutionary and equity-based Creative Advantage arts program for<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattlePublicSchools?__cft__[0]=AZVuk-EQ_RNkuzLZU7XXkLwnNG20BhV46RqJiMDrRX1j1be-0pPPYPvxVghMputeFG0YR0poG2a3aOCY9C-14S_ofIE_MHq2RTac_xkrONhrdRVZx-mPaDKTy4RAkXWcDtQx5bTmUs54d9w4YX22hV-iNTNGNGEfFVC_4d9vQH8TK_r1oYBH8FW2Kx18KQUehnuMheWSYmwIAdM1rHs9AyuwgrHBcCyYNKGCdliWYhLLwQ&__tn__=-]K-y-R"> Seattle Public School</a>s, as well as her editorship of the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EarshotJazz?__cft__[0]=AZVuk-EQ_RNkuzLZU7XXkLwnNG20BhV46RqJiMDrRX1j1be-0pPPYPvxVghMputeFG0YR0poG2a3aOCY9C-14S_ofIE_MHq2RTac_xkrONhrdRVZx-mPaDKTy4RAkXWcDtQx5bTmUs54d9w4YX22hV-iNTNGNGEfFVC_4d9vQH8TK_r1oYBH8FW2Kx18KQUehnuMheWSYmwIAdM1rHs9AyuwgrHBcCyYNKGCdliWYhLLwQ&__tn__=-]K-y-R"> Earshot Jaz</a>z Journal -- a celebrated Seattle publication. Tune in for this inspiring interview that shows us that all of us can be full-fledged contributors to our arts and music communities.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kelly.barrclingan?__cft__[0]=AZVuk-EQ_RNkuzLZU7XXkLwnNG20BhV46RqJiMDrRX1j1be-0pPPYPvxVghMputeFG0YR0poG2a3aOCY9C-14S_ofIE_MHq2RTac_xkrONhrdRVZx-mPaDKTy4RAkXWcDtQx5bTmUs54d9w4YX22hV-iNTNGNGEfFVC_4d9vQH8TK_r1oYBH8FW2Kx18KQUehnuMheWSYmwIAdM1rHs9AyuwgrHBcCyYNKGCdliWYhLLwQ&__tn__=-]K-y-R"> </a></p>

<p>Epic conversation with the epic folks @ <a href="https://www.stringrise.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">StringRise</a> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicole.melki.3?__cft__[0]=AZUsrF9BVUvJKBTy6159CfGkXeTm-qS6uuXns5vCPjIK01D3r9_6q6slHNyKEzkyMIb4vV2wsKS8TsgHYSjKsidnT58xaI_NAuxnVwAx_2mql_DnCqzpZ648k7acz1PX1F95Y-jprpBJytEkEVCSFGMUO4Yf_-fb6fa-ufj5KAG3WAhFqV-hTybVKgPqYXQx7NE&__tn__=-]K-R">Nicole Melrose</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annalisa.chang?__cft__[0]=AZUsrF9BVUvJKBTy6159CfGkXeTm-qS6uuXns5vCPjIK01D3r9_6q6slHNyKEzkyMIb4vV2wsKS8TsgHYSjKsidnT58xaI_NAuxnVwAx_2mql_DnCqzpZ648k7acz1PX1F95Y-jprpBJytEkEVCSFGMUO4Yf_-fb6fa-ufj5KAG3WAhFqV-hTybVKgPqYXQx7NE&__tn__=-]K-R">Annalisa Chang</a>, and 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award Recipient <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annieray.music?__cft__[0]=AZUsrF9BVUvJKBTy6159CfGkXeTm-qS6uuXns5vCPjIK01D3r9_6q6slHNyKEzkyMIb4vV2wsKS8TsgHYSjKsidnT58xaI_NAuxnVwAx_2mql_DnCqzpZ648k7acz1PX1F95Y-jprpBJytEkEVCSFGMUO4Yf_-fb6fa-ufj5KAG3WAhFqV-hTybVKgPqYXQx7NE&__tn__=-]K-R">Annie Ray</a>) about serving kids where they are right now and owning the role of EDUCATOR. </p>

<p>This interview with the movers and shakers of the Yamaha Education Division, Heather Mansell and Natalie Morrison, goes into the REAL ways that Yamaha is working to help us as a music education world usher in needed change. This is a great convo about serving both our current students AND "the other 70%" of students that don't engage in school music programs in the US (shocking data, I know)!! Yamaha is actively working to help that percentage shift. Yamaha is a gem in our community! </p>

<p>In this rare in-person opportunity, we sit down with 2024 Elizabeth Green Award recipient Jonathan Glawe, the Director of Orchestras at Ann Arbor's storied Pioneer HS. We get right to the heart of the matter on why and how Jonathan has decided to center the HUMANS that make up his program over PRESTIGE. This one will pull on your heart strings! </p>