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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!

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!

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.  More detailed show notes coming and with a downloadable template based on this episode!

Burnout is real. In this episode, I am encouraging 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 interested but not quite sure - download one of our most popular resources from the CBTM last year on building the all encompassing syllabus - even if you’ve already started the school year, this is a great resource to help you think through what you’ve missed from this year  or how you could improve your syllabus for the next semester or school year. Get the short video lesson and accompanying PDFs in your inbox today via the link in the show notes.  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.  To learn more or sign up click here ( https://www.choirbaton.com/SyllabusHack)  and if you’re listening to this AFTER September7, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram https://instagram.com/choirbaton On TikTok https://tiktok.com/choirbaton On Facebook https://facebook.com/choirbaton On YouTube https://youtube.com/choirbaton Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram https://instagram.com/bethphielmon On TikTok https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon On YouTube https://youtube.com/baphilemon On Facebook https://facebook.com/bethphilemon On LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon Visit https://bethphilemon.com for more

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. Hey Choir Baton Community, the window to join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership has been extended until Tuesday, September 7th. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year. As a choir teacher under quote “normal” circumstances, the need for support and resources is huge. But in the uncertainty of this year, the Choir Baton Teaching Membership is critical. From now until December you have access to the entire CBTM content from the 2020-2021 school year. These are lessons on instilling choral musicianship into your classroom whether in person, online, or hybrid and you can also get an overview of the method by checking out a recent Choir Baton Podcast Episode - number 75 where I walk through fellow choir teacher and my friend, Benny Dominguez in the process.  And new in the 2021 school year are weekly releases on a hack, lesson, assessment, and choir builder.  If you’re interested but not quite sure - download one of our most popular resources from the CBTM last year on building the all encompassing syllabus - even if you’ve already started the school year, this is a great resource to help you think through what you’ve missed from this year  or how you could improve your syllabus for the next semester or school year. Get the short video lesson and accompanying PDFs in your inbox today via the link in the show notes.  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.  To learn more or sign up click here ( https://www.choirbaton.com/SyllabusHack)  and if you’re listening to this AFTER September7, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram https://instagram.com/choirbaton On TikTok https://tiktok.com/choirbaton On Facebook https://facebook.com/choirbaton On YouTube https://youtube.com/choirbaton Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram https://instagram.com/bethphielmon On TikTok https://tiktok.com/bethphilemon On YouTube https://youtube.com/baphilemon On Facebook https://facebook.com/bethphilemon On LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemon Visit https://bethphilemon.com for more Follow Jenna Corley on Instagram On TikTok tiktok.com/jenna.corley.photo On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-Photography Visit https://jennacorleyphoto.com/ for more

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. August, 16 2021 through August 31 2021, The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is open to new members. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year.  To learn more or sign up click here and if you’re listening to this AFTER August 31, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes

Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners, August, 16 2021 through August 31 2021, The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is open to new members. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year.  To learn more or sign up click here and if you’re listening to this AFTER August 31, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again.  Listen to me walk through 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 Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes

Hello Choir Baton, I want to hear from you. This episode is a call to action for you to submit your choral story for what your choir experiences were over the past year. I want to know what were some things that you overcame, discovered, and are still finding solutions for. I am asking you to submit a response using this google form. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes and I look forward to listening to your experience and sharing your story with the rest of the Choir Baton community! 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

Hello Choir Baton, I want to hear from you. This episode is a call to action for you to submit your choral story for what your choir experiences were over the past year. I want to know what were some things that you overcame, discovered, and are still finding solutions for. I am asking you to submit a response using this google form. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes and I look forward to listening to your experience and sharing your story with the rest of the Choir Baton community!\r\n\r\nChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger\r\nFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon \r\nMusic by: Scott Holmes\r\n\r\nTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.\r\n\r\nTo receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.\r\n

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 Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

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 that it is okay! 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

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 Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

This is an interview with my dear friend, Kelsey Burkett. Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to have a lot of good, productive, and hard conversations about race, equity, and white privilege with Kelsey and we dive more into these conversations in the episode. Raised in Solon, OH, Kelsey D. Burkett is a 2006 Graduate of Capital University, where she majored in Music Education and served as the alto section leader in the renown Chapel Choir.  She completed her Masters of Music in Music Education and Kodaly Certification from Capital University in 2019. In her 15th year of teaching, she has a passion for the developing voice and middle school singers. She serves as the Director of Choirs at Hilliard Memorial Middle School, where she directs the 7th Grade Treble Choir, 8th Grade Treble Choir, and Blue Notes.  She also serves as co-director of Bradley High School’s premier Contemporary A Cappella Group, Shades of Blue, who recently went viral on TikTok with over 400,000 views of their multiple arrangements of pop hits. Choirs under her direction have consistently received Superior and Excellent ratings and Grand Championships at the District, State, and National Contest levels.    In June 2016, the MMS Choirs made their Carnegie Hall Debut as a part of the Songs of Inspiration and Hope Concert under the director of Mrs. Lori Loftus. Most recently, Ms. Burkett has been spurred to be a warrior for Social Justice within her community, and recently co-founded the Hilliard BIPOC Alliance, for her coworkers of color within the Hilliard City School District, working for change within and outside of their classrooms. Ms. Burkett maintains an active singing career, performing with professional ensembles around the city of Columbus.  She lives in Columbus with her daughter, Harper, and their cat, Phil. You can connect with Kelsey on Instagram: @biracialchoirunicorn Twitter: @shadesofblueacappella or at https://www.hilliardschools.org/music/ 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

I discovered Becky on instagram as a @beckyparkonposhmark and have admired her double life as a high school choir teacher and a clothes reseller. Listen to hear our conversations about 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. You can learn more about Becky or connect with her through instagram or YouTube 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

I discovered Becky on instagram as a @beckyparkonposhmark and have admired her double life as a high school choir teacher and a clothes reseller. Listen to hear our conversations about 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. You can learn more about Becky or connect with her through instagram or YouTube 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

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 American Classical Composers for the University of Michigan School of Music (to be placed in Vocal Anthologies). He is a retired choral music teacher- Wake County and Nash-Rocky Mount formerly Rocky Mount City Schools. He worked a year at North Raleigh Christian Academy following retirement. Mr. Butler studied at Winston Salem State University with phenomenal choir director and music composer- Robert L. Morris. He was inspired to study music by amazing former high school music teacher - Gene Yeargin. If you have questions for Marshall, you can contact him at mebkdb@aol.com 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

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 American Classical Composers for the University of Michigan School of Music (to be placed in Vocal Anthologies). He is a retired choral music teacher- Wake County and Nash-Rocky Mount formerly Rocky Mount City Schools. He worked a year at North Raleigh Christian Academy following retirement. Mr. Butler studied at Winston Salem State University with phenomenal choir director and music composer- Robert L. Morris. He was inspired to study music by amazing former high school music teacher - Gene Yeargin. If you have questions for Marshall, you can contact him at mebkdb@aol.com 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

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 at Longleaf School of the Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alberti is an eighth-year music educator with experience in band, chorus, orchestra, music theory, music psychology, and contemporary a cappella. Alberti recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Master's degree in Music Education and graduate certification in Nonprofit Management. In addition to his positions in schools of music, Alberti is active in a number of independent music organizations. Alberti currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Triangle Pride Band, an LGBTQ+-affirming community band organization. Additionally, Alberti is an intern from both the College Music Society and NAMM, assisting with conference activities and marketing. You can connect and learn more about Alex on Facebook or Instagram @maestro.alberti 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 Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

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 Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.