Education Through Music Podcasts

Education Through Music Podcasts

Education Through Music (ETM) is the largest nonprofit provider of direct and comprehensive music education as a core subject in New York City schools. To explore the practice and importance of music education with guests in and beyond the field of music education, ETM hosts two podcasts. In Education Through Music: The Podcast, host Noah Teachey sits down with guest teachers, schools administrators, and education researchers to discuss the practice and importance of music education in our schools. Conversations highlight the value of music education to students, the critical role that qualified music teachers have in transforming classrooms into spaces of learning and discovery, and music’s unique ability to strengthen school communities. In ETM's podcast series, Notables, Noah sits down with leaders in the music, arts, technology, and related industries to learn about the influential role that music has played in their lives. Guests share formative experiences about being exposed to music at an earlier age, the ongoing impact of music on their careers, and their perspectives on the importance of ensuring all students have access to high quality music education at school. Education Through Music is a 32 year-old music nonprofit organization that partners with under-resourced New York City schools to build sustainable music programs. http://etmonline.org

Episodes

October 31, 2024 36 mins
“Until we start understanding each other, how can we play together? How can we be together? Not just musically, but as a society…” - Dr. Alice Hammel 

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Alice Hammel–renowned music educator, scholar, author, and clinician–dives into the transformative power of music education and how it can be used as a tool for building inclusivity and understanding.

Drawing from her rich experiences working with...
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In this episode of Notables, GRAMMY-nominated musician Scott Sharrard delves into the profound connection between music and storytelling, and why it’s an essential skill. From sharing personal anecdotes about his music education and inspirations, to reflecting on the evolution of the music industry, Scott offers deep insights for aspiring musicians. He also gives practical advice for today’s artists: create your own content while e...
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September 10, 2024 35 mins
Did you know that music education can have immense benefits for the entire community?

In this episode of Education Through Music: The Podcast, host Noah Teachey sat down with principal Greta Ratjen, music teacher Jess Parr, students, and their parents from our partner school P.S. 72. 

During the last school year, Greta and Jess worked with ETM to start a new band program. The results have been incredible – from boosting attendance an...
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In this episode of Notables, host Noah Teachey is joined by GRAMMY-winning artist Israel Houghton and music industry executive Chris Atlas to discuss their personal experiences with music education, the power of relationships in driving change, and the impact of arts programs in underserved communities. Israel and Chris share their perspectives on the role of music in their lives and the significance of giving back to the community...
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Over half of NYC schools do not have a full-time certified music teacher on staff. This reality, in combination with a national teacher shortage, has caused music educator vacancies at far too many schools. In response, ETM launched its Music Teacher Workforce Development Program during the 2023-2024 school year to create pathways for musicians interested in teaching music to receive the opportunity, training, and support they need...
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We speak with Anne-Marie McDermott, a classical pianist and member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. She is also the artistic director of numerous music festivals, including the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, which just kicked off its 2024 season.

Anne-Marie talks about her early exposure to music and the impact her family and music teachers had on her journey as a musician and finding her artistic voice. She also shares ...
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This spring, we connected with Gina Costanza, a music educator who has spent the last 18 years teaching general music and chorus and is currently the president of the Music Educators Association of New York City (MEANYC). It's clear: Gina truly loves what she does. In our conversation, we learn how she was inspired to pursue the profession as a student as well as some of the challenges during the early years of teaching. She also s...
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We had the privilege to sit down with one of the world's most esteemed violinists, Anne Akiko Meyers. Grammy-nominated and a trailblazer in her field, Anne has collaborated with today’s most important composers, conductors, orchestras and presenters, creating a remarkable collection of new violin repertoire for future generations.

We speak with Anne about her journey as an artist, from her earliest exposure to music to working with ...
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March 14, 2024 26 mins
We had the honor to speak with internationally acclaimed conductor, Leonard Slatkin.

Maestro Slatkin is Music Director Laureate of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Directeur Musical Honoraire of the Orchestre National de Lyon (ONL), Conductor Laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO), and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria (OFGC). He also maintains a rigorous schedule of guest conduc...
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What are the steps to establishing a great music program?

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at ETM's unique and exemplary model for music education. ETM's Davian Alleyne (Teacher at P.S. 236), Stephanie Nantell (Senior Director of Programs), and Arielle Lewis (Instructional Supervisor) share the many levels of planning and support that go into making a successful program, starting from the first day of school to its ...
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In part 2 of our conversation with Deb Confredo, 43-year veteran music educator, Professor of Music Education at Temple University, and President-Elect of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), we delve deeper into the work of the Music Teacher Profession Initiative (MTPI).

The MTPI was initiated by NAfME in 2021 with the perspective of widening the path to the profession by cultivating and strengthening more inclusi...
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In this two-part episode, we speak with Dr. Deb Confredo, Professor of Music Education at Temple University and President-Elect of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). A 43-year veteran music educator, Deb shares with us her early inspirations to pursue music education, the trajectory of her career, as well as the origins and development of the Music Teacher Profession Initiative, which was was formed in 2021 by th...
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To kick off 2024, we speak with none other than the CEO of Education Through Music, Dr. Janice Weinman. Weinman boasts a five decade career, including top leadership positions of international and national non-profit organizations. She also served in two presidential administrations and was recently named a 2023 Politics NY and amNY Metro Power Player in Education for her contributions to the field. Weinman joins us for a robust di...
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Modern band can be a tremendously popular and educational music offering, especially for a school that is starting a new music program. To prove this, we look no further than the success of the modern band at All Hallows High School, an ETM partner school located in the Bronx.

For nearly 40 years, All Hallows lacked a formal music program and in the short span of two years, the band has risen to perform at venues such as Yankee Stad...
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November 17, 2023 27 mins
We had the honor to speak with the internationally celebrated and Pulitzer Prize winner composer, Anthony Davis.

Davis is one of the “great living American composers” (New York Times). Opera News calls him “a National Treasure, and in 2023, Opera America inducts him into its Hall of Fame. Davis was the first to write a new American genre: opera on a contemporary political subject. His X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X returns to t...
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What is culturally responsive music education? What is it not? And what are some starting points that educators can take to build a culturally responsive teaching practice?

We're delighted to be joined by Ashley Cuthbertson to explore these questions and more. Ashley is the Founder & CEO of A. Cuthbertson Consulting, LLC, an educational consulting firm that helps K-12 music educators connect with their learners so they can enga...
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October 13, 2023 28 mins
In part 2 of our episode with the incredibly talented musician, author, and singer-songwriter Wé Ani, we pick up the conversation with a dive into her experiences as a finalist on American Idol. She speaks about how shes brings her true self to her performances, as well as a behind-the-scenes look into the production of the popular show.

Wé also talks about her experiences working with children's groups, the writing of her children...
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October 3, 2023 21 mins
Part 1 with the remarkable singer/songwriter and musician Wé Ani!

You may recognize Wé and her powerful voice from the most recent season of American Idol where she became a top five finalist. Before American Idol, her talents caught the public's attention when she secured a 3rd place finish on the TV show, The Voice. Wé honed her skills at the prestigious Harlem School of the Arts, and since then, her music has taken her across the...
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What does it take to build a successful music program?

We explore this question with guests Elizabeth Guglielmo and Barbara Murray, current and former Directors of Music at the NYC Department of Education, respectively.

Covering nearly two decades of leadership in the position - plus many more as music teachers and administrators - Elizabeth and Barbara join us for a spirited discussion about what makes for great music programs, the ...
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August 16, 2023 23 mins
In this episode, we had the honor to speak with award-winning conductor Michael Repper. With work spanning five continents, Repper has an international reputation for engaging and exciting audiences of all spectrums, and for promoting new and diverse musical talents.

In 2023, Michael became the youngest North American conductor to win a Grammy Award in Best Orchestral Performance for his album with the New York Youth Symphony, marki...
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