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Ep. 61- Take The Charge: Our Role In Our Student's Musical Journey Jul 12, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk about the major role we as music educators take in our students' journey in music. They both unpack what it truly means to be in the work of cultivating the next generation of educators in the field of music. Eric will also drop a major life change that has been fueled by the desire to help create the environment and culture that will foster our students to be the next generation of educators. Please check out this week's episode and be encouraged as we prepare for a new season of teaching and inspiring!!! Enjoy and share!!!
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Big Pokey "Ball n' Parlay"- Eric
Swoop "24"- Justin
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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Ep. 60- Who Am I and Why Am I Here? Interview: Jose Longoria Jun 28, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great pleasure of talking to Mr. Jose Longoria the Mariachi Director at Patrick Henry Middle School, Sam Houston H.S, and the University of Houston. Mr. Longoria wastes no time getting to his humble beginnings and how he has created a culture of mariachi music education. A culture that has been supported by the administration and the community which further helps to fuel his passion gives kids a quality musical education and environment to help build them as people. Please check out this week's episode for inspiration and a reminder of why we do what we do!!!
In Rotation:
Delfaeyo Marsalis- Eric
Babyface "Behind the Boards"- Justin
Mariachi Imperial "Recibe Hasta Al Cielo"- Jose
Connect with Jose:
www.imperialdeamerica.com
Mariachi Imperial Facebook
University of Houston Mariachi Pumas
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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
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Ep. 59- On The List- Interview: Dr. Brandon Houghtalen Jun 07, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great pleasure of talking to Dr. Brandon Houghtalen Associate Director of Bands at Abilene Christian University. Dr. Houghtalen gets right to it by discusses the list. The list that hasn’t been further developed to properly show the wide world of musical possibilities. We delve into what it means to add, diversify and augment to further expand the students we get to teach. Tune in to this week's episode and enjoy!!!
In Rotation:
Emmet Cohen feat. Bruce Harris & Patrick Bartley- After You've Gone - Eric
Sounds of Blackness "Optimistic"- Justin
Gina Chavez "La Que Manda" & Too Many Zooz- "Bedford"- Brandon
Connect with Dr. Brandon Houghtalen:
On the List Project FB page: https://www.facebook.com/onthelistproject
On the List Project Twitter: @onthelistproj
On the List Project website: https://www.onthelistproject.org
Brandon's Twitter: @houghtalen

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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
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Ep. 58- Put First Things First- Interview: Mallik Newman May 24, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great pleasure of talking to Mr. Mallik Newman the director of Bands and Orchestra at the historic Booker T Washington High School. Mr Newman shines the light on what it takes to build and create even though it may be unorthodox. Mr. Newman also lays out the format for building a environment that foster student care by putting first the things that can get glossed over. Tune in to this weeks episode and enjoy the episode.
In Rotation:
Sabor- Dallas String Quartet & Jesus Molina- Eric
J.Cole- Justin
J.Dilla- Low Fi Hip Hop- Mallik
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Ep. 57- Tips to Land Your Next Music Teacher Job Apr 26, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin deal with what’s coming up for a lot of music educators. The infamous job search and interview process. Both hosts give their unique backstories of how their respective first hires went and what they did to prepare for those jobs. The information in this episode is great for music educators just graduating or seasoned vets that are looking to transition into another position. Tune in and enjoy the information being given to help you pursue that job opportunity of a lifetime !!!
In Rotation:
Butcher Brown's Tiny Desk- Eric
90's R&B- Jodeci and Boyz II Men- Justin
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Ep. 56- Not Your Typical Choir Director- Interview: Phil O'Neal Apr 12, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great pleasure of talking to Mr. Phil O’Neal, the choral director at Woodcreek Middle School in Humble ISD and Leader of Contemporary Worship at the Atascocita United Methodist Church. Mr. O’Neal wastes no time in this week's episode discussing his life’s journey as a musician and how it has impacted his career. The unorthodox journey is what has helped create an experience and a choral program that is unlike any other. The information and clear detail will be helpful to all music educators and budding choral directors. Please tune in and enjoy another installment of great content brought to you by The Score !!!
In Rotation:
Tum Tum and Z-Ro "It's Going Down"-Eric
Isley Brothers- Justin
Brandon Williams- Phil
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilONeal/videos

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philonealmusiceducator

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilONealMusic]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMSLionChoir

Email: BlackOrpheus06@gmail.com

Website: https://www.humbleisd.net/wmschoir

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Ep. 55- Keepin' It Real- Interview: Delton Brown Mar 29, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great pleasure of talking to Mr. Delton Brown, the Director of Bands at Desoto High School. Delton waste no time getting to the very title of this episode. He keeps it real from his beginnings as a band student and the experiences that helped shaped his future. We delve into how all those things help him create a real experience in his class for his students.

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In Rotation:
Phil Woods- Eric
Aretha Franklin- Justin McLean
Pandora Stations- 1. Kirk Franklin & 2. Boyz II Men- Delton
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Delton's IG- Delton's Faceboook
Desoto ISD Email, Personal Email
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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
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Ep. 54- A Case for Humanity- Interview: Bolaji Isiba Mar 15, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin bring back a familiar voice and close friend on this weeks episode. Mr. Bolaji Isiba, who serves as the Director Bands at Lake Olympia Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, stops by to discuss and layout the foundation of what it means to be human for your students. Authenticity, vulnerability, transparency are usually words associated with what we do as music educators, which is where our guest picks up the pen. We dive deep into connecting with our community of young musicians in ways that may not be written in a score. Yet through becoming closer in proximity, we actually enhance the lives and musical programs we instruct. Please tune in and enjoy another installment of great content brought to you by The Score !!!
In Rotation:
Lake Street Dive- "Hypotheticals"- Eric
Gladys Knight- Justin McLean
Chance the Rapper "The Heart and the Tongue"- Bolaji
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Facebook, IG, Twitter
bashiru.jolaisiba@fortbendisd.com
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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

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Ep. 53- Anti-Racist Teaching- Interview: Alice Tsui Mar 01, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin have the pleasure of talking with Alice Tsui, the Founding Music Educator at PS 532 New Bridges Elementary in Brooklyn, NY, and DMA Candidate (ABD) in Music Education at Boston University. This episode was full of quality information on how to be a teacher that builds an environment that is connecting and inviting. Especially in a time where that’s not the norm, Alice gives great detail of what to do in creating an anti-racist environment for the benefit of students and teachers. Tune in and enjoy !!!!
In Rotation:
Tobe Nwigwe "Wake Up Everybody"- Eric
Yolanda Adams "Battle is the Lord's"- Justin
MC Jin "Chinese New Year" - Alice
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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
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Ep. 52- Music Ed Gatekeeping: Knockin' Doors Down Feb 22, 2021

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk about the gates and walls put up to keep and push our students away from the great opportunity of music ed. Eric and Justin review a post/clinic from this past TMEA convention and what it sparked in the minds of music educators across all streams. What does it really mean to knock down doors and liberate students with including and excluding for different exterior circumstances? Please listen in and glean what could be helpful to where you are and what could be hindering you or your students. Tune in and enjoy!!!
In Rotation:
Pimp C- "Knockin' Doors Down" - Eric
Judas and The Black Messiah Soundtrack- Justin
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Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
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