🎙️ Featured Resource: “Pass the Baton” Podcast – Empowering Students in Music Education
Student Empowerment Podcast
This week, we’re spotlighting the Pass the Baton podcast, a must-listen for music educators aiming to transform their classrooms into spaces of creativity and student empowerment. Hosted by passionate music educators Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover, this podcast delves into strategies that shift students from passive consumers to active creators in music education.
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🎧 Episode Highlights:
Episode 86: The Power of Student Voice – Building Equity in Music Education
In this episode, Felipe Morales-Torres discusses the critical role of student voice in fostering equity and inclusivity in music education. He shares insights on creating learning environments that empower all students, emphasizing culturally sustaining pedagogy and breaking down traditional norms to better serve diverse student populations.
Episode 82: Making Music, Making Connections – Strategies for Inclusive Music Classrooms
Matthew Stensrud shares his journey into music education, highlighting the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and community. He offers actionable strategies for passing the baton to students, including movement activities and personalized compositions, to cultivate creativity and collaboration in the classroom.
Episode 77: Inspiring Young Musicians – Passion and Purpose in Music Education
In this episode, our own Director of Music Education, Stephen T. Cox had the honor of joining Kathryn and Theresa to discuss his approach to music education. He explored ways to inspire young musicians by focusing on passion and purpose, sharing experiences and strategies to engage students meaningfully in their musical journeys.
For more episodes and resources, visit the Pass the Baton podcast website:
👉 https://passthebatonbook.com/pass-the-baton-podcast/
Let’s continue to empower our students and transform music education together.