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K-12 Resources:

12 Podcasts for

Choral Music Educators

by Mindy Cook

Mindy Cook is the general music and chorus teacher at Dalcroze. Most of the topics focus on ideas for the general
Heritage Middle School in Valdese, NC. She is a member music classroom, but Jessica features specialized episodes
of the NCMEA Technology Committee and the creator of for choral music educators. Many of the ideas in the gen-
the podcast “Learning To Become: Exploring Careers in eral music podcasts can also be applied to the chorus class-
Music.” mindykcook@gmail.com room. Jessica published a book called The Afternoon Ti Guide
to Teaching Music with an accompanying journal that you
can purchase at F-Flat Books or Amazon.
Over the past several years, podcasts have increased in
content diversity and availability. Podcasts can be listened Average release schedule: weekly
to on your computer, phone, or tablet and can be a great Average episode length: 30 minutes
way to fit in professional development while you are on the
go.
This article does not provide a comprehensive list of all
music education podcasts available. However, it covers a 2) The Choir Chronicles
diverse range of topics relevant to choral music educators.
You are encouraged to explore these podcasts and research In this new podcast, two middle school choral directors,
others that could best fit your teaching needs. You can find Clinton Hardy and Jodi Coke (The Choir Queen), come
these podcasts on most major podcast platforms (Apple together to inspire other middle school choral directors.
Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, etc.). Conversations and advice stem from their personal experi-
ences in the middle school classroom.

1) Afternoon Ti Average release schedule: weekly
Average episode length: 40 minutes
“Afternoon Ti” is a music educator and lifestyle podcast.
Host Jessica Grant is a middle school music educator certi-
fied in Orff-Schelwerk, Kodaly, and has some training in

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