The Score

Eric Jimenez & Justin McLean

An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to provide a positive and solution-based narrative to create more effective, compassionate and culturally relevant music educators.

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Ep. 74- An Un-Caged Bird- Interview: Timothy Richardson

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05/16/22 • 46 min

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk with our special guest Mr. Timothy Richardson, the newly appointed Director Of Bands at Eisenhower High School in the Aldine Independent School District. In this episode, you will get a chance to meet one of the most humbled and hardworking educators in Timothy Richardson. Mr. Richardson will discuss his journey and what integrity is important even in situations that may not be that comfortable. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!
In Rotation:
Christina Aguilera- "La Reina"-Eric
Kendrick Lamar "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers"- Justin
Jazzanova "The Sound of Detroit"- Tim
Tim's Email | @Timr06
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Ep. 103- The Hustle Outside of Music: Dr. Kelvin Jones

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12/05/23 • 58 min

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin get the great opportunity to catch up with none other than Dr. Kelvin Jones. Dr. Jones is a world-class musician/educator and a product of The Jackson State University. He is the former director of the famous LSU Tiger band. Dr. Jones has since switched lanes and now resides in the world of real estate development and music consulting. Listen in as Dr. Jones discusses this new chapter of his career. This new hustle is nothing but the very foundation that helped build his decorated music resume. This episode is a call and push to see the world outside of the band hall and that the instrument of work may change, but the hustle is still all the same. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!
In Rotation:
Eric- DJ Diego Alonso - Mix Fiesta Mexicana
Justin- Robert Glasper "In December"
Kelvin- Bobby Blue Bland | Bigger Pockets Podcast | Real Estate Rookie Podcast | Club Shay Shay Podcast

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Ep. 65- Article: Dispelling The Myths of Teaching In a Title I School

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02/07/22 • 14 min

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Today's episode is a reading of our article published in the September 2020 issue of TMEA- Texas Music Educator's Association Magazine- Southwestern Musician.
PDF of Article
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Ep. 111: Dr. A. Jan Taylor- Mentorship in the 21st Century: Guiding Music Educators in a Digital World

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09/09/24 • 54 min

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin dive into a beautiful conversation with a world-class educator who invested in the lives of both Eric and Justin. This episode features the well-decorated Dr. A. Jan Taylor. Dr. Taylor has taught at every level and achieved great success. And was the former Choral Director and music professor at Prairie View A&M University. Since her retirement in 2020, she has still been in heavy demand as a clinician, mentor, and sage of wisdom for upcoming educators in the choral arena. Listen in, as we discussed with Dr Taylor, to the need for real authentic mentorship with those who have come before us to better launch new educators forward towards musical excellence for their programs. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!
In Rotation:
Eric- My Divo Podcast
Justin- Kenyan Dixon "Can I have this Groove"
Dr. Taylor- Elevate Vocal Arts

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Ep. 72- SEL Alone Isn’t Enough to “Save” Our Music Students - Interview: Darlene Machacon

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04/11/22 • 52 min

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk with our special guest Mrs. Darlene Machacon, an elementary general music teacher and choir director in Orange County, California, a proponent of Social Emotional Learning. This episode's conversation deals with how the term shouldn't be educational jargon but something authentic that requires intentionality and consistency. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!!
Connect with Darlene- Instagram | Tik Tok | Website
In Rotation:
Eric- HBCU Homecoming Mix
Justin- Sade
Darlene- 4*Town
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore Email: [email protected] | The Score Podcast Website
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Ep. 70- The Long Scars of Culturally Responsive Teaching-Jarritt Sheel-Article

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03/14/22 • 12 min

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In this week's episode, Eric narrates the most recently published article by Jarritt Ahmed Sheel, Assistant Professor of Music Education- Berklee College of Music, published Fall 2021 in the Massachusetts Music Educator Journal. Jarritt has been a past guest, episode 38, "Hip Hop Music Ed'. We hope you enjoy it!
Jarritt's website
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Ep. 17- Systems and Procedures

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12/16/19 • 47 min

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Are you spending too much time redirecting your students and not enough on teaching music? Eric and Justin dive into some systems and procedures that might help you implement to allow more time to teach our actual content.
In Rotation:
Dan & Shay Feat. Justin Bieber "1000 Hours"- Eric
Bill Evans- Justin
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music
#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd

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Ep. 63- Welcome Back: Season 3- Year In Review

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01/10/22 • 41 min

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Welcome back everyone it’s been a while since we have given content but we are back and better than ever. In this week's episode, Eric and Justin talk about this past season and what’s been happening in our lives as we enter this new year. There are quite few big updates that you don’t want to miss. We will also be discussing some places where you can catch us live as well!! Please check out this week's episode and be encouraged as we prepare for a new season of episodes and inspiration !!! Enjoy and share!!!
In Rotation:
Vicente Fernandez- Eric
Masego - Justin
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

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Ep. 56- Not Your Typical Choir Director- Interview: Phil O'Neal

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04/12/21 • 56 min

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In this week's episode, Eric and Justin had the great pleasure of talking to Mr. Phil O’Neal, the choral director at Woodcreek Middle School in Humble ISD and Leader of Contemporary Worship at the Atascocita United Methodist Church. Mr. O’Neal wastes no time in this week's episode discussing his life’s journey as a musician and how it has impacted his career. The unorthodox journey is what has helped create an experience and a choral program that is unlike any other. The information and clear detail will be helpful to all music educators and budding choral directors. Please tune in and enjoy another installment of great content brought to you by The Score !!!
In Rotation:
Tum Tum and Z-Ro "It's Going Down"-Eric
Isley Brothers- Justin
Brandon Williams- Phil
Connect with Phil:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilONeal/videos

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philonealmusiceducator

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilONealMusic]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMSLionChoir

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.humbleisd.net/wmschoir

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[email protected];
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Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music

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Ep. 29- Staying the Course: Interview- Kermit Gray

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03/24/20 • 51 min

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In this episode Eric and Justin get a chance to sit down and interview Kermit Gray the Director of Bands at Roosevelt School and Dallas Area Producer. We get a chance to learn about a great educator who has a desire to build, invest and create experiences for the students he teaches everyday. He also provides great information to directors on how memorable experience making music.
In Rotation:
Los Recoditos "Un Pedo Con El Viejo"- Eric
Rich Tolbert "Never Be Defeated" - Justin
Jason Lyric- Kermit
Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:
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[email protected];
The Score Podcast Website
Music Credits:
Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik
In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music
#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEd

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