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Episode 111 – Creativity and Accountability: Cultivating Lifelong Musicianship

In Episode 111, Meagan Thorup shares her journey toward building a music classroom centered on creativity, reflection, and lifelong musicianship. Grounded in the belief that she is not training professional musicians but equipping students with skills they can carry beyond school, Meagan describes how her teaching has evolved through continuous experimentation and student feedback. She highlights the power of incorporating composition into ensemble settings, walking through her process of scaffolded, collaborative class compositions that move from simple melodies to student-led arrangements. Through trial and error – and a willingness to listen when things don’t work – Meagan has created experiences where students take ownership, discover their creative voice, and feel a genuine sense of pride in what they create.