#30: What Excellence Looks Like as a Music Teacher | With Frank Eychaner (Part 1)

10/16/23 • 41 min

Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

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Enjoy the first part of our interview with Dr. Frank Eychaner, who is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Arkansas. In this episode, Frank talks about how music directors can have mental and emotional sustainability in our jobs - even after years and years of experience (and therefore, exhaustion). This is a great episode for those who are unsure if they want to keep pursuing music education!
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Connect with Frank and the UCA Choirs
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://uca.edu/music/choir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicUCA/
Listen to the UTPB choir perform "Shockachi!"
https://youtu.be/EcRDWBJQjR0?si=vt4plizcEzLCYgrF

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#29: Big Schools vs. Small Schools - Is There A Difference? | With Jason Jones

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This week, we welcome Jason Jones to the podcast, who is the band director at Central High School in San Angelo, Texas. Jason has much experience in both large and small music programs, and he tells us about what sort of differences you can find between the two - and whether that should make a difference in how you teach.
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Connect with Jason and the Central High School Band:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mightybobcatband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chsmightybobcatband/?hl=en

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#31: Finding Balance and Renewal in the Music Profession | With Frank Eychaner (Part 2)

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This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Frank Eychaner, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Arkansas. Frank discusses ways that music educators can continue to renew themselves and take the right steps toward staying mentally and physically healthy.
Download the show notes for this episode HERE.
Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!
Browse Kara's TPT Store!
Connect with Frank and the UCA Choirs
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://uca.edu/music/choir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicUCA/
Listen to the UTPB choir perform "Shockachi!"
https://youtu.be/EcRDWBJQjR0?si=vt4plizcEzLCYgrF