Sounds in Silence Jessandra Kono
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A music educator's podcast where I, Jessandra, interview music teachers from across the country and around the globe about their experiences with distance teaching during the COVID-19 crisis.
Want to reach out? Email me at soundsinsilencepodcast@gmail.com
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Ep 9; Darlene: Elementary Music Teacher and Private Piano Instructor
Welcome to the end of season 1! Today, we are talking with Darlene Machacon, elementary music teacher and private piano instructor. Check her out on Instagram @thedarlingmusicteacher and listen to her podcast, Coloring the Melody, at: anchor.fm/coloringthemelody
References Resources and Media:
Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) - process which children and adults understand emotions, develop self-awareness, and show empathy
Your Name is a Song - Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illus. Luisa Uribe (book)
Edward's Rhythm Sticks - Franklin Willis (book)
Rhythm Rescue - Vicky Weber, Illus. Geneviève Viel-Taschereau (book)
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do you see - Eric Carle (book)
Cat Goes Fiddle I Fee - Paul Galdone (book)
Freddie the Frog - Sharon Burch (book series)
Because - Mo Willems, Illus. Amber Ren (book)
DiversifyOurNarrative - Instagram Account
Coloring the Melody - Music education podcast created by Darlene and her friend Nora. It is about female music teachers of color discussing the realities of life and aiming to break the norm in education.
FACT CHECK:
Percentages of Diversity in Children's Books as of 2018 (SLJ Staff, 2019)
1% American Indian/First Nations
5% Latinx
7% Asian Pacific Islander/Asian Pacific American
10% African/African American
27% Animals/Other
50% White
SLJ Staff. (2019). An updated look at diversity in children's books. School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=an-updated-look-at-diversity-in-childrens-books -
Ep 8: Angelica; Teacher and Performer with Non-Profit Organization, ETM-LA
This episode, we chat with Angelica Rowell, a teacher with the non-profit organization, Education Through Music - Los Angeles. Angelica is also a singer, actor, model, and activist. To learn more about Angelica, check out her website at: angelica-rowell.com, or follow her instagram @angelica.rowell
References Resources and Media:
Education Through Music - Los Angeles (ETMLA) - an independent, non-profit organization providing music classes to inner-city schools
Black Light Arts Collective (BLAC) - an organization which serves as a space for Black creatives
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Ep 7: Eli; Collegiate and High School Private Horn Teacher
This episode, we chat with Eli Epstein, french horn performer and conservatory teacher with over 25 years of experience as an orchestral performer. Check out his full biography on his website at: eliepstein.com
Referenced Resources and Media:
Kathleen Battle performing George Gershwinn's Summertime (via Youtube)
Berlin Phil research on Schoenberg pieces (see New York Times The Berlin Philharmonic Tests a Musical Path Out of Lockdown)
Soundjack - a realtime communication system
Boston Pops and Keith Lockheart: Pops at Home (via Youtube)
Acapella - collaborative music app
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Youtube - "Ailey dancers perform an excerpt from 'Revelations' ('Buked' section), together while apart")
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Ep 6: Kevin; Middle School Band and General Music Teacher
We're chatting with Kevin Coyne, a public middle school teacher who teaches both band and general music.
Referenced Resources and Media:
JW Pepper - sheet music retailer
Flipgrid - video discussion website for classrooms
SmartMusic - Music Learning Software
Soundtrap - Online Music Studio
Google Hangouts - Communication Software
Music credit: itsmochajones (user) at freesound.org
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Ep 5: James; Music and Film Public High School Teacher
We're jumping back to the West Coast to chat with James Lee, a public high school teacher who, in addition to teaching music, also teaches a film class. Listen to hear his experiences working at a Title 1 school during COVID.
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Ep 4: Annie; Collegiate and Private French Horn Teacher
This episode, I chat with french horn phenomenon and superstar teacher, Annie Bosler. Listen to hear Annie's experience teaching college and high school students online while working from home with her kiddo! And, check out her website at anniebosler.com.
References Resources and Media:
WhatsApp - free messaging application
Zoom - video communication software
Skype - video communication software
Google Meet - video communication software
Google Hangout - video communication software
Flux - color-adjusting application
Have any feedback or want to hear yourself on the show? Email me at: soundsinsilencepodcast@gmail.com