Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education

Helping teachers transform their students from passive consumers to vibrant creatives!

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Empowering Students in Music Education

Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Hosted by passionate music educators Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your music classroom into a creative powerhouse. Join us as we spotlight inspiring music teachers who are revolutionizing band, orchestra, general music, chorus, and music education programs. Whether you’re guiding young instrumentalists, leading choirs, or training future music educators, each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you turn your students into engaged, empowered musicians. Tune in, get inspired, and start passing the baton in your music classroom today!

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Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education
 It's not about abandoning structure or abandoning the skill sets that we'd want to see in music. It's about co-constructing it and inviting students to be participants within their learning.

Most Recent Episode:

Episode 97 – The Co-Constructed Curriculum: Embracing Student Voice in Music Education

In episode 97, Theresa and Kathryn talk with Chris Ricketts, music educator, curriculum leader, and doctoral researcher from Portsmouth, UK. Chris shares insights from his work across nine schools in the Bohunt Education Trust, where he focuses on curriculum development, student voice, and building inclusive, co-constructed learning experiences that reflect students’ real musical lives. He discusses the challenges of engaging students in music beyond the compulsory years, the role of teacher autonomy, and how authentic student choice can transform classroom culture.

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Ready to dig in? Here are some of our favorite playlists

These interviews cover a diverse range of topics and offer captivating storytelling, insightful interviews, and thought-provoking discussions that will keep you engaged and inspired.
Back-to-School Boost

Back-to-School Boost

Get ready for the new school year with this curated playlist of inspiring podcast episodes, packed with practical strategies to empower your students and set the tone for a successful classroom environment.
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Giving Up Control

Giving Up Control

Take small steps toward student empowerment. Gradually allowing students more choice prepares them for independence as a musician & learner.
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Empowered Performances: Spotlighting Student Success

Empowered Performances: Spotlighting Student Success

Involving students in concert planning and preparations can make the experience even more meaningful and reflective of students’ growth.
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