Musicast

Musicast Podcast
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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

  1. Episode 5.9: Engineering Excellence: A Sit Down with the Chief Recording Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band

    5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 5.9: Engineering Excellence: A Sit Down with the Chief Recording Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band

    On this week's episode, Jenn sits down with the Chief Sound Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band, Gunnery Sergeant Mike Ducassoux, to discuss how his journey in Music Education led him down the path to sound engineering. We delve into the path he took and what it takes to work in such a high profile and ever changing environment with an elite group of musicians. Links mentioned in this episode: John Williams & "The President's Own" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7no0L9zTk5-Mvyc5fBA8M1FLVg9ZABZ What Dreams May Come https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n8mneRqiDUJLI3waI6pV8T3icN9lzbXPE

    38 min
  2. 5.8: Off the Podium: Navigating Equity in Music Education with Erin Zaffini

    12/04/2024

    5.8: Off the Podium: Navigating Equity in Music Education with Erin Zaffini

    In episode two of our 'Off the Podium' series, Jenn sits down with Erin Zaffini, Director of Teacher Education at Longy School of Music, to discuss the development of the next generation of music educators and the challenge of navigating equity in music education.

    37 min
  3. 5.7: Off the Podium: The Realities of Being a Music Teacher with Jessica Tosti

    11/21/2024

    5.7: Off the Podium: The Realities of Being a Music Teacher with Jessica Tosti

    Tune into this week's candid conversation between your host Jenn Divasto and her long-term friend and peer Jess Tosti for a heartfelt and honest look at their music educator journey. From their background as students and the formative influences that set them on their paths to discussing the gap between what music college told them to expect and the realities of being a first year teacher in the classroom.

    42 min
  4. 5.6: Music and STEM? That's just Bananas! A sit down with Javel Perriel

    11/06/2024

    5.6: Music and STEM? That's just Bananas! A sit down with Javel Perriel

    On this week's epsiode of Musicast, Jen sits down with Javel Perriel to talk about his passion for blending music and science with the Makey Makey. Javel is the author of 'Music is Bananas' an amazing passion project he's put together to help music educators cross curricular boundaries into the area of STEM using the Makey Makey! Check out Javel's book here: https://fflat-books.com/product/music-is-bananas/ You can learn more and follow Javel on Instagram: @mr.perriel @music_is_bananas

    21 min
  5. 5.5: A Chat with 'Piano Pete' of Echoland Studios

    10/23/2024

    5.5: A Chat with 'Piano Pete' of Echoland Studios

    For this week's episode of Musicast, Jen has sits down with 'Piano Pete' Favilla of Echoland Studios in New York City. During this high-energy conversation they talk composing, musical influences, and his passion for making music accessible through Echoland Studios.  You can checkout Echoland Studios at the link below: https://www.echolandstudios.com/

    39 min
  6. 5.4: Bringing Learning to Life: The Power of Musical Theater in Education with Sasha Eisenberg

    10/09/2024

    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.

    31 min

  7. 09/25/2024

    5.3: Sharing the Love of Music with Non-traditional Music Students with Natasha Henry Rodriguez

    Ever wonder how to balance the interests of your students with the curriculum you teach? Do you feel ever feel stuck in the confines of your curriculum? On this week's episode of Musicast, we sat down with Natasha Henry-Rodriguez to talk about her unique experience as an educator and her new book, "Navigating Music Appreciation through Interpretation." We hope you all enjoy Natasha's insight into cultivating and leveraging how music weaves its way through our culture to create meaningful experiences for our students! You can learn more about Natasha's work on her Instagram:

    34 min

  8. 09/11/2024

    5.2: Good Start, Fresh Start!

    On this week's episode of Musicast, we're looking at starting off the school year on the right foot. Even after 18 starts, there is always something new and exciting about the beginning of the year. Getting off to a 'Good' Start can help define the year to come, and the challenge for some teachers is to make sure you are keeping it fresh for yourself, your students, and your colleagues around you!

    25 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

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  • Creator
    Musicast Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Musicast Podcast
  • Show Website
    Musicast

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