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Should We Pay Student Teachers? With Dr. Tina Beveridge

January 13, 2023 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

Is student teaching a “class?” or a “job?” Does this practice need a revamp in the face of the current teacher shortage? In this episode, I invited Tina Beveridge on to hash out a disagreement. A few months ago, I created a TikTok expressing my opinion that student teachers don’t “deserve” a paycheck. Mostly based […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: Access, ACDA Membership Benefits, American Choral Directors Association, Economy, Education, Equity

Learned Helplessness with Christine Sefein

January 6, 2023 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

Is it possible that the over-politicization of classroom education could be contributing in some way to the epidemic of mental health problems amongst teens and young adults? Clinical Psychologist, and child of Egyptian immigrants, Christine Sefein thinks we should not ignore this possibility. The modern vogue for activism that kids are learning focuses on the […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: American Choral Directors Association, Education, philosophy, Social Justice

The Value of an Outsider with Robyn Hilger

December 16, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

The American Choral Directors Association is the largest organization of choral musicians in the world. ACDA sets the tone and direction of choral music in the US and has a major impact on the global choral music community as well. The newly appointed Executive Director of the organization, Robyn Hilger seeks to usher in a […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: American Choral Directors Association, Choral Journal

Choral Music Advocacy is Changing! with Myles Finn and Tom Metzger

November 18, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

As we put the pandemic further and further in our rearview, many of us are confronted with new realities related to how, when and WHY we need to advocate for our programs, our profession and our art form. For example, I have found myself needing to have more conversations with school board members, administrators, parents and even colleagues about the value of a robust and rigorous music education. In this posting, I am going to direct you to TWO recent Choralosophy conversations which approach the topic of Advocacy.

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, advocacy, American Choral Directors Association, music, Music Ed, music educators

When Magic Happens with Chanticleer

October 21, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

This episode is a special first on the show. I have never gone ON LOCATION to meet an entire ensemble for a conversation before, and let me tell you… it was worth the gear haul to Lawrence, KS! GRAMMY Award winning ensemble, Chanticleer was at the Lied Center of Kansas for a performance and Master […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, American Choral Directors Association, Chanticleer, expression, story telling, technique

What is Our MAIN Job?

September 9, 2022 by Chris Munce Leave a Comment

Is creating a welcoming, inclusive, fun, engaging and safe learning environment enough to be an excellent choir teacher? I say no. Is choir an activity or an academic course of study? You can get a PhD in it. It is an academic subject. In this episode, I “dialogue” with many of you who joined a […]

Filed Under: Choralosophy Tagged With: ACDA Membership Benefits, American Choral Directors Association, Equity, literacy, vocal pedagogy

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