In episode 81, Kathryn and Theresa reflect on the power of professional collaboration for music educators. Drawing from their own... more

In episode 80, we dive into the transformative world of creative music education with Steve Giddings, an innovative music educator... more

In episode 79, we welcome Jessie Peterson, a dedicated middle school band director and a passionate advocate for fostering intrinsic... more

In Episode 78, Theresa and Kathryn welcome Taylor Morris and Sara Duce, co-founders of the Gilbert Town Fiddlers. Taylor and... more

In episode 77, Theresa and Kathryn sit down with Grammy Music Educator of the Year, Stephen Cox, as he dives... more

In episode 76, Theresa and Kathryn welcome Gillian Desmarais Keller, an award-winning music educator specializing in K-12 music technology. Gillian... more

In episode 75, Theresa and Kathryn are joined by Emily Meyerson, a seasoned music educator, to discuss her unique approach... more

In Episode 74, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Berry McWhorter about how his deep dive into Japanese music education transformed... more

In episode 73, Kathryn and Theresa engage in a compelling conversation with Ally McGowan, a dedicated middle school orchestra teacher... more

In this episode of the Pass the Baton podcast, hosts Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover kick off the fourth season... more

In Episode 71, Kathryn and Theresa celebrate the conclusion of Season 3, reflecting on the 20 episodes produced and the... more

In Episode 70, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Sarah Gulish, a former high school music teacher turned digital publisher.... more

Episode 69 of the podcast, Theresa and Kathryn address common concerns from music teachers about transitioning to more student-empowered classrooms.... more

In Episode 68 of the podcast, guest Yeshima shares their extensive background and current projects in music education, highlighting their... more

In Episode 67, the conversation centers on transformative approaches to student assessments. Angela Harman shares her journey from traditional to... more

In Episode 66, Kathryn and Theresa continue their discussion with Alex Adams about the transformative role of songwriting in music... more

In Episode 65, Kathryn and Theresa dive into the first part of an enlightening interview with Alex Adams, a seasoned... more

In Episode 64, Kathryn and Theresa delve into the common pitfalls educators face in music education, emphasizing the importance of... more

In episode 63, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Angela Ammerman, a music educator in Northern Virginia. Angela discusses innovative recruitment... more

In Episode 62, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Kathleen Jacoby, a high school band director in Fairfax, Virginia. Kathleen’s teaching... more

In episode 61, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Rob Pethel, an innovative music educator with a passion for guitar... more

In Episode 60, Kathryn and Theresa interview Kyle Smith, a high school band director from Maine. Kyle discusses his journey... more

In Episode 59, Kathryn and Theresa engage in a conversation exploring the intersection of music education, student empowerment, and research!... more

In Episode 58, Kathryn and Theresa interview Jamie Widener, a music educator passionate about incorporating Genius Hour in her elementary... more

In episode 57, Kathryn and Theresa talk to SJ, a music educator originally from India, now teaching in Dubai. In... more

In episode 56, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Tom Chester and Justin Johnson, music educators and ensemble directors from Illinois.... more

In episode 55, Kathryn and Theresa sit down with Terry Little, a veteran music educator with over three decades of... more

In episode 54, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Dylan Maddix, an Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting and Community Engagement... more

In episode 53, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Dr. Shane Colquhoun, an assistant professor of music technology and contemporary styles... more

In episode 52, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Jen Rafferty, a former music educator and the founder of the Empowered... more

In episode 51, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Elizabeth Peterson, a 25-year veteran teacher from New Hampshire.  Elizabeth discusses the... more

Welcome to episode 50 of the Pass the Baton podcast! This episode starts with Theresa and Kathryn talking briefly about... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Ryan Diefenderfer, about his experiences implementing the Orpheus approach with his high school... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa interviewed David Getz about how he incorporates music composition to spark student creativity. David is... more

In episode 47, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Allison Russo about how she works with music educators to create a... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Jared Brockmeyer about how he has incorporated game-based practices in his middle school... more

This week’s podcast features an interview with music educator and leader, Anne Fennell. In this episode, Anne shares her insights... more

This week, instead of interviewing a guest, Theresa interviewed Kathryn about empathy projects she has done with her elementary music... more

This week Kathryn and Theresa had the opportunity to talk to Lori Schwartz Reichl about an invaluable topic - reflection!... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Michelle Rose. Michelle teaches middle and high school general music at a virtual... more

In episode 41, Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing music educators from Fairfax, Virginia - Katie... more

In this episode, Kathryn and Theresa look back at the highlights from the first half of season two. Get a free... more

In Episode 39, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Tina Huynh, an assistant professor of music education at the University... more

In episode 38, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Tom FitzStephens, a high school music teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. Tom’s... more

In episode 37, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Roger Coss, a music educator in California. After getting his bachelors and... more

In Episode 36, Kathryn and Theresa talk to Heather Fortune, a music educator in Philadelphia, PA. Heather is a professional... more

In Episode 35, Theresa and Kathryn talked to music educator, Zach Rush. Zach began his teaching career in international schools,... more

In episode 34, we talked to Elise Hackl-Blumstein, a former accessible music educator and current student-services coordinator in Buffalo Grove,... more

Episode 33 features an interview with two outstanding educators who are no strangers to Pass the Baton - Amy Rever-Oberle... more

In Episode 32, Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of speaking with Australian composer and educator Jodie Blackshaw. Jodie is... more

Welcome to season 2 of the Pass the Baton podcast! In Episode 31, Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Dr. Matthew... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa recap their school years and discuss some common themes from this season of the Pass... more

This week we spoke with Krystal Williams, a public school music educator in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Krystal teaches music... more

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Cuthbertson, an elementary general music teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia.... more

This week’s interview was a real treat, as Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Dr. Scott Edgar about a very important... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Dr. Brian Weidner, an assistant professor of music education at Butler University, in... more

This week, Kathryn and Theresa talked to Kevin Feher, a high school band director in Southeast Pennsylvania. After graduating from... more

This week Kathryn and Theresa interviewed Angela Ammerman, an adjunct professor of music at George Mason University in Northern Virginia.... more

This week Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of interviewing NAfME president-elect, Scott Sheehan! In addition to his NAfME responsibilities,... more

This week’s interview features Matt Clauhs, an associate professor of Music Education at Ithaca College. Matt’s background includes degrees at... more