Musicians Of Color

Erika Gates
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WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!It all started with me wanting to incorporate DEI into my music classroom. After no luck finding illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my classroom, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing music diversity in the arts by featuring today’s BIPOC musicians. Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US!

Episodes

  1. 09/07/2023

    Shane Colquhoun & Modern Band

    Grab your free download "5 Popular Music Resources Music Educators Need To Know" here Episode 10 In this episode we are interviewing Dr. Shane Colquhoun expanding our mind to all the possibilities and advantages in incorporating modern band and popular music into our music classrooms.  Bio: Shane Colquhoun, Ph.D., is a Grammy-nominated music educator with a diverse musical background in music education and music production. Shane is the Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Contemporary Music Styles at Alabama State University. He has published in General Music Today, the Media Journal in Music Education, and is the author of The Producers of Pop: A Comprehensive Plan for Studying Popular Music Producers.Bio: How to contact Shane: Instagram Facebook Website Email: colquhoun.shane@gmail.com Publications: The Producers of Pop   Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ JOIN our email list here.  DM Me on Facebook or Instagram Join The Music Inclusion Center here Shop our Merch here   WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. Together we can create an inclusive environment on stage and in the classroom. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com If your goal is also wanting to bridge the gap and creating an inclusive space on stage and in the classroom then I invite you to join our Facebook Group: Music Inclusion Center. Where we discuss, share, and collaborate in order to change what music education is today to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive space. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicinclusioncenter If you identify as a Musician Of Color and want to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the Musicians Of Color Facebook Group.  www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/  Music: Post Rap (Epidemic Sound)

    51 min

  2. 06/03/2023

    Jammie Phillips: How To Be Culturally Relevant

    Episode 9 Today's guest is the phenomenal Jammie Phillips, Band Director at McKee Middle School in Montgomery, AL. In this episode we discuss on the importance of being a culturally relevant music educator and how doing so will support your students and have them feel seen!  If you want to contact Jammie you may do so with the following links: Website: https://www.jammienicolephillips.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moon.quartz39  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayriana/  Read Jammie's article "I have a problem with “The Culture”: The Problem with HBCU Band Culture"    Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ JOIN our email list here.  DM Me on Facebook or Instagram Join The Music Inclusion Center here Shop our Merch here   WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. Together we can create an inclusive environment on stage and in the classroom. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com If your goal is also wanting to bridge the gap and creating an inclusive space on stage and in the classroom then I invite you to join our Facebook Group: Music Inclusion Center. Where we discuss, share, and collaborate in order to change what music education is today to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive space. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicinclusioncenter If you identify as a Musician Of Color and want to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the Musicians Of Color Facebook Group.  www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/  Music: Take Another Step (Epidemic Sound)

    58 min

  3. 04/22/2023

    Julietta Curenton & Niiji Memories

    Episode 8 Today's guest is the wonderful Julietta Curenton, who serves as the Assistant Flute Professor at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. We discuss her upbringing, experience at Julliard, and the beautiful piece Niiji Memories by composer James Lee III. This recording was done in the end 2022. You can catch the Niiji Memories performance below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9oe-_VHfso If you want to contact Julietta you may do so with the following links: Website: https://www.jcurenton.com/  Email: jcurento@su.edu  Instagram:_jewels_music_ Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com If your goal is also wanting to bridge the gap and creating an inclusive space on stage and in the classroom then I invite you to join our Facebook Group: Music Inclusion Center. Where we discuss, share, and collaborate in order to change what music education is today to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive space. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicinclusioncenter If you identify as a Musician Of Color and want to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the Musicians Of Color Facebook Group.  www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/

    36 min

  4. 03/30/2023

    Erika Gates: Building Community And Rapport With Your Students

    Episode 7. A continuation of the Music In Our Schools Month Series. Episode 7 is a discussion of how I have built a good rapport with my band students, thus establishing a safe and inclusive community in my band program.  Let me know what techniques you use in your classroom and if we have any similarities.Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! Additionally, I will have solo episodes discussing life as a band director and music educator.  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com If you identify as a Musician Of Color, I welcome you to our Facebook Group! Here you will get to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the MOC Community.  www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/

    32 min

  5. 03/14/2023

    Erika Gates: Everything Leading Up To Concert Week

    Episode 6 is a continuation of the Music In Our Schools Month (MOISM) series and this episode I am talking about prepping for concert week. From logistics, communication, personal care, and rehearsal techniques. Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! Additionally, I will have solo episodes discussing life as a band director and music educator.  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com If you identify as a Musician Of Color, I welcome you to our Facebook Group! Here you will get to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the MOC Community.  www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/

    24 min

  6. 03/06/2023

    Erika Gates: It Was A Rainy Day

    Episode 5! This is my first solo episode and I discuss how I decided to join Band, play the clarinet, and how my first honor band audition went. This was a very nostalgic episode for me so I hope you all enjoy! WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com If you identify as a Musician Of Color, I welcome you to our Facebook Group! Here you will get to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the MOC Community.  www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/

    22 min

  7. 01/30/2023

    Alana Wiesing & Pauken Pairings Part 2

    Episode 4 In this episode we continue the interview with Alana Wiesing and pieces composed by Josh Gottry "Pauken Pairings". We also discuss the importance of music diversity and give advice to BIPOC musicians.  If you would like to purchase "Pauken Pairings" you may do so at https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/gottry-pauken-pairings/timpani-books-cd WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com Music: The Duck Parade (Epidemic Sound)

    31 min

  8. 01/30/2023

    Alana Wiesing & Network for Diversity In Concert Percussion Part 1

    Episode 3.  In this episode we feature Alana Wiesing who is the Principal Timpanist of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as well as the Adjunct Professor of Percussion at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music. We dive in how her journey started, tips for undergraduate and graduate percussionist, and the amazing organization Network for Diversity In Concert Percussion.  If you will like to donate to Network for Diversity In Concert Percussion you make do so at https://www.percussiondiversitynetwork.org/donate WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com Music: What The Elephants Predicted (Epidemic Sound)

    48 min

  9. 01/01/2023

    Jalen Mims & Does Academia Support BIPOC Musicians?

    Hello Everyone! This episode features a senior clarinet performance major, Jalen Mims as she reflects on her path from high school to her senior year of college as she prepares for grad school. We question if colleges support BIPOC musicians and share ideas on how they can improve. Jalen leaves the interview sharing what she hopes to achieve in graduate school.  WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! New episodes are launched every week! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop Want to be interviewed? Contact me at erikagates@musiciansofcolor.com Music: Jokes Aside (Epidemic Sound)

    40 min

  10. 12/08/2022

    Jonathan Taylor Rush: From Bugs Bunny to the BSO

    This episode features Jonathan Taylor Rush, Associate Conductor of the BSO and Artistic Director of the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra. He shares his journey from watching Bugs Bunny conduct to conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.  WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered.  Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.  Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! New episodes are launched every week! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician Music: Workation by Jay Someday is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Download / Stream: https://rebrand.ly/WorkationFreeDownload Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

    1h 3m
  11. Musicians Of Color Podcast: Trailer

    11/06/2022

    Musicians Of Color Podcast: Trailer

    WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! It all started with me wanting to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians. Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations! New episodes are launched every week! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color. You can purchase my designs at Redbubble in my shop The Expressive Musician.  Music: Workation by Jay Someday is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Download / Stream: https://rebrand.ly/WorkationFreeDownload Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

    2 min
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WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!It all started with me wanting to incorporate DEI into my music classroom. After no luck finding illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my classroom, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing music diversity in the arts by featuring today’s BIPOC musicians. Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US!

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  • Creator
    Erika Gates
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Musicians Of Color
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    Musicians Of Color