Music Ed-Talk with Akim Mansaray
Welcome to Music Ed-Talk, and I'm your host Akim Mansaray. Thank you for joining me for the launch of this new series. In this podcast, we will be discussing and highlighting researchers, educators, performers, and leaders in the field of music and music education. From these perspectives you will be offered practical information for use in your classroom, career, and beyond, I believe there’s so much we can learn from our shared experiences. So sit back, relax, listen, and let’s learn together! ~ Sembusounds.com © 2021: ASM/Education
Episodes
18 episodes
1.18: Perspectives
In this episode I'm joined by Destiny Cooper to discuss topics ranging from social justice awareness within choral communities, her experience as a middle school choral conductor, and how to lead in caring & authentic ways. Des...
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Episode 18
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16:55
1.17: Uncovering Career Stressors (Pt. 2)
Conversation with Dr. Seth Taft continues in this episode, centering on the answers to common career stressors within the lives of music educators. Dr. Seth A. Taft is Assistant Professor of Music Education, Director of Instrumenta...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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16:44
1.16: Uncovering Career Stressors (Pt. 1)
Today I'm joined by Dr. Seth Taft. Dr. Seth A. Taft is Assistant Professor of Music Education, Director of Instrumental Music, and Music Program Coordinator at Limestone University in Gaffney, SC. As a music educator, he has taught high s...
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Episode 16
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17:11
1.15: Actualizing Career Goals and Dreams
In this episode, Dr. Yi-Yang Chen and I discuss his musical journey, the discovery of his own musical expression, and reaching musical goals.Dr. Yi-Yang Chen shot onto the international stage with back-to-back victories in the 2018 Suss...
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Episode 15
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17:38
1.14: Encouraging Creativity
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Michael Fleischmann, as we discuss his research centered on emphasizing creativity within the music classroom. Dr. Michael P. Fleischmann is a conductor, performer, husband, and fat...
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Episode 14
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17:10
1.13: Tackling Imposter Syndrome
I'm joined by Anamarie Diaz to discuss topics centering on tips for combating imposter syndrome and developing her studio, DiazFlute Studio. Anamarie Diaz is a flutist, performer, educator, and entrepreneur in Richmond, Vir...
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17:36
1.12: Improving Equity
In this episode, Christina Sienkiewicz joins the show to discuss how educators can promote equity within their programs and create opportunities that are reflective of their students and community. Christina Sienkiewicz, a Natio...
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Episode 12
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17:04
1.11: Emphasizing Vocal Health
In this episode I talk with Timothy Gillham. Mr. Timothy Gillham is beginning his fourth season as Artistic Director of New Wave Singers of Baltimore, Maryland’s oldest continually performing LGBTQ+ ensemble. He received degrees in ...
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Episode 11
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25:08
1.10: Crafting Authentic Connections
In this episode I'm joined by Vera Crouse. She discusses opportunities to create connections within your music classroom and strengthen relationships among your members. Vera is a singer and director, a teacher and learner...
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Episode 10
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15:06
1.09: Rebuilding Your Music Program
In this episode Earl Shaffer joins to discuss how all music educators can rebuild, retain, and develop their musical programs after this unprecedented year. Earl retired from public school music teaching after a 35 year car...
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Episode 9
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14:01
1.08: Leading & Working Collaboratively
In this episode, I am joined by Molly Bouffard. Molly has taught private piano and voice lessons throughout the state of Virginia over the last ten years. She holds degrees in voice performance from Longwood University (BM) and James...
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Episode 8
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15:39
1.07: Problems And Answers Found Within Music Assessment
In this episode, I am joined by Sherman Charles. Sherman is the co-owner of Carmen Scoring, an internet based score tabulation platform for adjudicated competitive arts events. We discuss how electronic scoring and forms may hold the key ...
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Episode 7
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17:57
1.06: Utilizing Digital Technology Within Your Classroom
Welcome to Music-Ed Talk!In this episode I'm joined by Steve Van Dam. Steve is a music educator, and the CEO of a music edtech company called Light The Music. Before that, he composed and produced over 1,000 tracks f...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:37
1.05: Improving Show Choir Assessment Practices Through Rubrics
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ladonna Tyson. We discuss topics relating to issues in performance assessment, specifically within show choir competitions, and the potential answers to them that may help music performance assessment as a wh...
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Episode 5
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19:02
1.04: Adapting and Promoting Your Skill Sets
Welcome to Music Ed-Talk!In this episode, I am joined by Dr Blaire Koerner to discuss how all musicians can adapt their skill sets as they journey in their career. Dr. Koerner completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in...
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Episode 4
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21:18
1.03: Approaching and Articulating Different Genres Styles
In this episode, Dr. Fran Coleman joins the conversation to discuss how music educators, performers, and all singers alike can approach and articulate differences in genres and styles across music. Conversation centers on Dr....
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Episode 3
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23:06
1.02: Developing Musical Leadership
In this episode, Rachel Roberts joins the discussion! Rachel is the current director of Eastman School of Music’s Institute for Musical Leadership. She describes important leadership moments within her career, a multitude of...
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Episode 2
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16:54
1.01: Fostering Musical Identities Within Your Classroom
In the premiere episode of Music Ed-Talk, Akim sits down with music educators/researchers, Dr. Jacqueline Secoy and Dr. Raychl Smith, to discuss their research article “Exploring the Music Identity Development of Elementary Education Majors Usi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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