The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Podcast features in-depth interviews with musicians, filmmakers, authors and entertainers from Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
The show is hosted by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and the host of The Sounds of Film, America's longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show.
Previous guests include Stephen Schwartz, Gary U.S. Bonds, Liberty DeVitto, Taylor Dayne, Carmine Appice, Carter Burwell, EPMD, The Illusion, The Fat Boys' Kool Rock Ski, Elliott Murphy, Wayne Robins, and Jimmy Webb.
The show is produced by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame who is dedicated to the recognition, honor and preservation of Long Island's music and entertainment heritage.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
Craig Knapp: LIMEHOF’s 2024 Educator of Note
On this special episode of SOUNDS, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Craig Knapp, the 2024 recipient of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) prestigious Educator of Note Award. This award recognizes educators who have made a profound impact on music education, and Craig’s 27-year career is a testament to his dedication, innovation, and passion for teaching.
Craig has inspired countless students as the Elementary Classroom Music Specialist and Choral Director at Rocky Point Public Schools, the Director of the Nassau and Suffolk Treble Choirs of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York, a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hofstra University, and a highly respected clinician, guest conductor, and author. His work has shaped Long Island’s musical landscape, enriching the lives of young musicians through his creative and engaging approach to music education.
Joining us in this conversation is Mike Rodgers, Craig’s friend and fellow educator, who also serves on the LIMEHOF Education Committee. Together, they discuss Craig’s journey as an educator, his philosophies on teaching, and the significance of receiving this prestigious honor. We’ll also explore his innovative methods for inspiring students, the challenges and rewards of music education, and the role of organizations like LIMEHOF in supporting educators and the arts.
Buy tickets to visit LIMEHOF at:
https://www.limusichalloffame.org/tickets-and-gift-cards/
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Email: info@limusichalloffame.org
Phone: 631-689-5888
