Musicast

Musicast Podcast
Musicast

The official podcast of F-flat Books. This community-run podcast centers on engaging conversations in music, music education, and life. Listen and be inspired as a musician, educator, and human. www.fflat-books.com. Current host: Jen Divasto Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

  1. 5.4: Bringing Learning to Life: The Power of Musical Theater in Education with Sasha Eisenberg

    OCT 9

    5.4: Bringing Learning to Life: The Power of Musical Theater in Education with Sasha Eisenberg

    On this week’s episode of Musicast, we sit down with Sasha Eisenberg, one of the premier theater educators in Bucks County and an active Board Member of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum. With 30 years of experience in education, Sasha brings her vast experience and energy to this week’s conversation as we delve into how performing arts and theater can bring the traditional core subjects to life and discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities that come along with directing a theater arts program! Sasha Eisenberg Oscar Hammerstein Museum Board Member & Educator Sasha Eisenberg is an English and theatre educator with a Masters in Educational Leadership who has worked in Bucks County for 30 years. At Central Bucks East High School, Sasha served as an English teacher (1995-2001) and theatre director of the award winning Patriot Players, PA Thespian Troupe #6165 (1995-present). Sasha has directed over 50 plays and musicals and has assisted with numerous additional staff and student directed productions and special events. The Bucks County Playhouse has honored her for Outstanding Direction for multiple productions. In 2017, Sasha directed the award winning one-act, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” and was honored to join the company at the International Thespian Festival in Nebraska. In addition to producing high quality performances, with Sasha’s leadership, the club has successfully raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sasha also has led numerous summer theatre programs including Diamond Ridge Day Camp, Briarwood Day Camp, and Delaware Valley University’s KidsU! In 2023, she co-founded Bucks County Theatrics (BCT) and looks forward to creating new theatrical opportunities for the Bucks County community. She is passionate about theatre arts education and thrilled to be a part of the mission to secure the legacy of Oscar Hammerstein. Sasha lives in Doylestown with her husband and enjoys visiting her three grown children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

    31 min
  2. 4.27: The Future of F-flat Publishing and Enharmonic Books with Sarah Gulish and David Allen

    MAY 22

    4.27: The Future of F-flat Publishing and Enharmonic Books with Sarah Gulish and David Allen

    It's the FINAL EPISODE of Musicast, season four! Wow. It's hard to believe that we've had four seasons of engaging conversations on music and music education. In this final episode of Musicast, I sit down with my brother David (co-founder of F-flat Books) to talk about the next season of F-flat. Listen and learn about: 🎸The why behind our new children's book (Rosie Rocks!!)🎸 How we decided to move into print and wider distribution 🎸 The process of learning new things while trying to stay true to the F-flat values of equitable practices. Huge shoutout to @vickyweberbooks who has been FULLY INSTRUMENTAL in helping us make this big, scary leap in our business. Vicky has made this process so much easier. Second huge shoutout to @fwillismusic . "Edward's Rhythm Sticks" was the first children's book we ever created in 2020, and his willingness to take a chance on our tiny company changed the trajectory of our work forever. We are closing the door on our first year of running F-flat Books full-time and couldn't be more excited about what's coming. So, if you've been supporting our journey and our work, YOU HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE!! Thank you. Resources mentioned in this episode: Order our book! https://fflat-books.com/featured-titles/rosie-rocks/# Learn more about Vicky Weber: https://www.vickyweber.com/ Learn more about Franklin Willis: https://www.fwillismusic.com/ Learn more about our mom's business! https://www.facebook.com/Petghans/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

    23 min

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The official podcast of F-flat Books. This community-run podcast centers on engaging conversations in music, music education, and life. Listen and be inspired as a musician, educator, and human. www.fflat-books.com. Current host: Jen Divasto Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

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