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Beth Philemon
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Host Beth Philemon conducts honest conversations and solo deep-dives on choral leadership, music education, and what it means to build a singing community. Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share from our lives in and out of the choir loft — all in service of one mission: #MorePeopleSinging. Visit ChoirBaton.com

  1. 6D AGO

    82. Why Choral Music Needs to Pay Attention to AI

    What happens when a grieving person finds comfort in a song — and then discovers it was made by AI? That question is the heart of this episode, and it captures everything that matters about the moment we're in as choral musicians. This episode is a deep dive into AI: what it actually is, how we got here, and why Beth believes it represents one of the greatest opportunities choral music has had in a very long time — but only if we're paying attention. In this episode: A brief history of technology and choral music, from the printing press and the Petrucci Collection (1501) to the phonograph, the internet, and social media — and what each shift tells us about where we are nowThe four phases of AI: Classical AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI — explained with musical analogiesWhy choral music has historically been a late adopter of technology, and why this time we can choose to do it differentlyThe Industrial Revolution parallel: how a shift in human labor created the conditions for a rise in choral societies — and why agentic AI may do the same thingWhy choral musicians are in the business of unrepeatable human moments — and why that business has never had a bigger marketComing up next: Beth gets practical with 5 specific ways you can start using AI in your choral work right now — with examples and prompts. Interested in going deeper? Beth is putting together a short masterclass: From Basics to Breakthroughs: AI for Choral Artists — covering foundations, practical applications, ethics, and advanced implications for your work and community.  👉 Link Here. Podcast Links Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Music by: Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    29 min

  2. 05/01/2023

    81. What is Lifelong Musicianship?

    Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    30 min

  3. 12/13/2021

    80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify

    This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane.  But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff.  Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again? You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have to be the most stressful time of the year. Download this Program Template to help simplify and de-stressify your concert preparations! Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    20 min

  4. 11/29/2021

    79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals

    Yep, clickbait title. But real life truths thrown at you in this episode. I'll talk to you about what ONE THING you need to add to your rehearsals this concert season to increase connection and accelerate growth. Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    29 min

  5. 09/07/2021

    78. What if you did less?

    Burnout is real. In this episode, I encourage you to do less. There is always more we can do as choral musicians and directors. But in order to be able to continue doing what we do, we need to cut down on overloading ourselves.  If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already - leave us some 5-star choir love in the reviews.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    33 min

  6. 08/30/2021

    77. Choir and ______ : An Interview with Jenna Corley

    Jenna and discuss the importance of having "choir and ____." As choir teachers, we can get caught up in our work and it become the only thing we do. However, we all have many gifts and abilities. We talk about some different ways to incorporate those in school or outside of the classroom. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us some 5 star choir love in the reviews.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Follow Jenna Corley on Instagram On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-Photography Visit https://jennacorleyphoto.com/ for more Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    55 min

  7. 08/23/2021

    76. Growth IS the achievement: An Interview with Jessica Grant

    Jessica Grant and I discuss common themes that I think most, if not all, music teachers can relate to. Amongst other topics we discuss the feeling of belonging and that you are enough and how we can communicate these things to ourselves as well as our students. We also discuss what it means to measure achievement by growth rather than specific goals. You can find Jessica on Instagram @highafternoonti and buy her book on F Flat or Amazon. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    1h 3m

  8. 08/17/2021

    75. Back to Basics

    Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners,  Listen to  the basic Choir Baton Choral Musicianship framework I use in the Choir Baton Teaching Membership and courses with friend and middle school choir teacher Benny Dominguez. Benny reached out to me on some questions regarding sequencing, pacing, and more - you’ll get to listen and learn right along with Benny as I walk him through the CBTM way.  Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing.  Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

    1h 21m
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Host Beth Philemon conducts honest conversations and solo deep-dives on choral leadership, music education, and what it means to build a singing community. Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share from our lives in and out of the choir loft — all in service of one mission: #MorePeopleSinging. Visit ChoirBaton.com

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  • Creator
    Beth Philemon
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Choir Baton
  • Show Website
    Choir Baton

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