Education is a Beautiful Risk

02/09/23 • 61 min

Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing

Why is music education research important? How is it connected to practice? What are the big questions being explored?

Today's conversation with Dr. Kelly Bylica revolves around music education research and advocacy. We discuss Brené Brown's definitions of "fitting in" versus "belonging", and how perhaps Music Education Advocacy needs to step away from saying we are "just like" other academic subjects. Rather, let's answer the more challenging questions like value and why, and advocate for music education using what makes our classrooms unique and different (and necessary!)
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Why is music education research important? How is it connected to practice? What are the big questions being explored?

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The Choral Art Can Emphasize Who We Are

Today's passionate conversation is with Dr. Jace Saplan, Director of Choral Activities at Arizona State University and the Artistic Director of the Nā Wai Chamber Choir. Our conversation weaves together many important topics, including (but not limited to:)

conductor mindset and living into your identities outside of choral music
honoring others and honoring yourself in choral music
Replacing the word "rebuilding" with "evolving"
Music as an ancestor

...and so much more! Tune in to be inspired today.
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Next Episode

The Art of Collaboration: Part Two

Today's episode is the continuation of last week's episode with the inspiring members of October Project, who discuss their "Book of Rounds" and more!

Through the end of our conversation, we discuss Julie's intent for her lyrics in the world, as well as how the three work together in collaboration through music. Check out the remainder of this episode on your way home from ACDA this weekend!