Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education
Helping teachers transform their students from passive consumers to vibrant creatives!
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!
Most Recent Episode:
Episode 92 – Season 4 Rewind: Recap and Looking Ahead
In this final episode of Season 4, Kathryn and Theresa look back on a year of inspiring conversations and exciting growth. They reflect on the continued impact of their book Pass the Baton, now four years old, and the growing network of educators dedicated to student empowerment. They share behind-the-scenes insights into resources like the Post-Concert Creativity Challenge and preview their upcoming summer course through VanderCook College.
The episode also includes some personal updates—Kathryn introduces a new four-legged family member, and Theresa shares her excitement about moving across the country to begin a new faculty position at East Carolina University. It’s a thoughtful and celebratory wrap-up full of gratitude, practical ideas, and a look ahead to what’s next. We’ll be back in August with all-new episodes to kick off Season 5—see you then!
Ready to dig in? Here are some of our favorite playlists
Back-to-School Boost
Giving Up Control
Empowered Performances: Spotlighting Student Success
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