Young Conductors Podcast

Kole Butler and Shaun Hancher
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Conductors Kole Butler and Shaun Hancher aim to encourage, educate, and inspire young conductor-teachers.

  1. Episode 13: Crafting Conducting Videos

    01/13/2025

    Episode 13: Crafting Conducting Videos

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, Kole and Shaun discuss their experiences crafting conducting videos: the good, the bad, and the in-between. Join them as they share tips, examples, and a few laughs. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    59 min
  2. Episode 12: Recruiting and Retaining Musicians in the Performing Ensemble

    09/01/2024

    Episode 12: Recruiting and Retaining Musicians in the Performing Ensemble

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Sengin (from the University of Missouri-Kansas City) to share her background and some tips for recruiting and retaining musicians in performing ensembles. We hope you'll take away as much as we did from this conversation. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    46 min
  3. Episode 11: A Conversation with Former Mentors

    05/11/2024

    Episode 11: A Conversation with Former Mentors

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, we welcome former teachers Pamela McClain and Justin Jones for this special 'Teacher Appreciation' episode. They both answer our burning questions and share pieces of wisdom and advice along the way. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    49 min
  4. Episode 10: Navigating the Complexities of Representation in the Music Classroom

    03/22/2024

    Episode 10: Navigating the Complexities of Representation in the Music Classroom

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, we welcome Dr. Sandra Snow (from Michigan State University) who shared considerations around representation in the music classroom. Dr. Snow shares her background, some strategies for conductor-teachers, and various pieces of profound information. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    59 min
  5. Episode 9: How to Practice Conducting

    02/11/2024

    Episode 9: How to Practice Conducting

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, we welcome Dr. Shelley Axelson (from Radford University) to share tips for practicing conducting. Dr. Axelson shares her background and some strategies for conductor-teachers who may feel overwhelmed when fine-tuning their conducting skills. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    1 hr
  6. Episode 8: Thankful Reflections

    11/25/2023

    Episode 8: Thankful Reflections

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, Kole and Shaun share some thankful reflections on their year. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    32 min
  7. Episode 7: Preparing for Graduate School

    08/16/2023

    Episode 7: Preparing for Graduate School

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, Kole and Shaun discuss their experiences preparing and applying to grad school. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    40 min
  8. Episode 6: Promoting Yourself

    07/22/2023

    Episode 6: Promoting Yourself

    Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, Kole and Shaun discuss the various aspects of promoting yourself. They share their own experiences as well as provide some resources for the young conductor-teacher/musician. Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

    47 min
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Conductors Kole Butler and Shaun Hancher aim to encourage, educate, and inspire young conductor-teachers.

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  • Creator
    Kole Butler and Shaun Hancher
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Young Conductors Podcast 2023
  • Show Website
    Young Conductors Podcast