I believe the future of music education in Minnesota is in good hands. In this special episode we have a new host, Evah Engel from the University of Minnesota. She steps in to talk with other college students about challenges they face as future music educators.
We apologize for the background noise in this episode - it was recorded LIVE during the MMEA Midwinter Clinic!
Background of the College Students:
Evah Engel attends the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as an Instrumental Music Education major. At the time of recording, she is a junior and plans to student teach in Spring 2021.
Nahal Javan attends St. Olaf College as an Instrumental Music Education major and plays the french horn. At the time of recording, she is a senior and student teaching during Spring 2020.
Julian Manley attends Minnesota State University at Mankato as an Instrumental Music Education major and plays the trumpet. At the time of recording, he is a senior and student teaching during Spring 2020.
Ashley Olson attends Concordia College as an Instrumental Music Education major. At the time of recording, she is a senior and student taught in the Fall of 2019.
Zachary Hathcock attends Winona State University as an Instrumental Music Education major and plays percussion. At the time of recording, he is a junior and plans to student teach in Fall 2020.
Episode Overview
(00:00)           Music Introduction and Background
(00:41)           Introductions
(01:19)           Student Teaching Experiences
(03:03)           Connecting with Students
(05:49)           Music in the curriculum in addition to band, orchestra and choir
(11:09)           Beginning band in high school
(13:24)           Reaching out to the community
(17:32)           What is my teaching philosophy?: Working with cooperating teachers
(21:15)           edTPA preparation and tips
(27:31)           Minnesota Music Educators Mid-Winter Clinic sessions
And that wraps up today’s episode.
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Other Resources
Show Hosts
Jerry Luckhardt   https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/luckh001
Bradley Mariska  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-mariska-63ba2855
FB Website (Band in Minnesota)
www.facebook.com/BandinMinnesota