Small Town Music
This podcast aims to reach music teachers in a small town. We are here to give resources, advice, and support to people teaching in a small school that often feel neglected and left out because resources are not available or tailored to their specific and quirky needs.
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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Katie and Laura talk about how they handle classroom management in band, choir, and elementary music.
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Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Today, Laura and Katie discuss the different formal assessments they use in the classroom. They go over how to assess the large ensemble music classes as well as elementary music classes to help inform their teaching. The free t-shirt is still up for grabs, email us to claim it!
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Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
This week Laura and Katie discuss how they still teach musicianship despite having one million concerts and events to prepare for. The go into easy strategies to teach rhythms, note reading, and musicianship all while making sure students can still play at the hallo-christma-vetran-a-palooza that is fall! Listen all the way to the end for a chance to earn a prize!
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Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Today we talk to Jen about her experience at multiple different schools! She discusses her pros and cons of teaching in a small town.
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
This week we are talking about how to keep up your playing and your musicians ear. As the school year is winding down for most of us we wanted to take some time to focus on how to keep up your ear and playing. Contact us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com
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Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Today Laura and Katie discuss what to look for in terms of red flags and green flags when you interview for a school. We also talk about why teaching in a smaller school is a great thing!
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Today Laura and Katie interview an area choir director that has been in her position for thirty years. She discusses some benefits to teaching in a small school and positives to adding extra things to your license.
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Today Katie and Laura discuss benefits, challenges, and definitions of contests, festivals, and competitions. They will dive into which one might be right for your group and how to prepare for each one.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Katie and Laura discuss how to do a musical if you want to start one at your school! They talk about how to choose the right musical, how much rehearsal time it takes, and if you should do a live pit or tracks.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Today we are talking with another teacher in the area. She is a one-woman-show at her school. Juliana discusses what it's like in her school, how it's unique, and what she likes about it.
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A Little About Us
Laura is a fifteen year veteran teacher who specializes in choral music and general music education. She has two young kids and loves camping.
Katie is a six year veteran teacher who specializes in band and general music. She loves spending time with her cat, Smelly Cat, and enjoys watching true crime with her husband.
We became best friends when Katie started student teaching with Laura. We are so excited to start this podcast and go on this journey with all of you listening!