Episode 8: Recounting our favorite things from fall semester 2020

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Episode 8: Recounting our favorite things from fall semester 2020

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Dec 21, 2020

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In a spirit of gratitude and festive good will, Paul, Jenn, and Ben list their favorite things about the past semester of teaching theory and aural skills.

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Dec 21, 2020

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Note Doctors is a podcast all about music theory and music theory pedagogy. Each episode features an interview with an innovative music theory instructor. The podcast is hosted by three university theory instructors: Paul Thomas, Jenn Weaver, and Ben Graf.

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Episode 9: J. Daniel Jenkins - Taking music theory into the public sphere: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with J. Daniel Jenkins, associate professor of music theory at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Jenkins discusses his work in the area of public music theory and shares his experience teaching music theory at Lee Correct ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 11: Gary Karpinski - Acquiring aural skills: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Gary Karpinski, Professor of Music at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The author of numerous ear training texts, Dr. Karpinski shares his wealth of knowledge on the study of aural skills, aural perception, and p ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 5: Jenny Beavers - Engaging students through music theory clubs: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jenny Beavers, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Beavers shares her enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate students and how she started the UTSA Music Theory Club. by Note Doctors
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Episode 3: Blaise Ferrandino - Making every step in the process count: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Blaise Ferrandino, professor and division chair of music theory and composition at Texas Christian University. Dr. Ferrandino shares with us his unique approach to part-writing and the importance of not only what we ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 1: Jennifer Snodgrass - Observing how the best theory teachers teach: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass, professor of music theory in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. Dr. Snodgrass discusses her new book "Teaching Music Theory: New Voices and Approaches" and what she learned ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 2: Rachel Mann - Coding for music theorists: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Rachel Mann, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Mann is one of the creators of Harmonia, an online theory teaching software that will actually grade your part-writing examp ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 7: John Mortensen - Teaching historic improvisation: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. John Mortensen, Professor of Piano at Cedarville University and an internationally recognized leader in the revival of classical improvisation. Dr. Mortensen shares why he began performing entire concerts of improvis ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 18: Summer Shorts 1: Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for teaching the major and minor scales. by Note Doctors
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Episode 10: Elizabeth West Marvin - Writing theory textbooks for the 21st-century musician: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk Elizabeth West Marvin, the Minehan Family Professor and Professor of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music. The co-author of numerous theory textbooks, Dr. Marvin shares her passion for teaching theory and aural skills ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 4: Jena Root - Keeping music at the center of theory fundamentals: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jena Root, Professor and Music Theory Coordinator for the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University. Dr. Root discusses her experience teaching theory overseas and her passion for music fundamentals that le ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 8: Recounting our favorite things from fall semester 2020: In a spirit of gratitude and festive good will, Paul, Jenn, and Ben list their favorite things about the past semester of teaching theory and aural skills. by Note Doctors
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Episode 13: Leigh VanHandel - Overcoming imposter syndrome: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Leigh VanHandel, associate professor of music theory at the University of British Columbia. Editor of "The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy", Dr. VanHandel discusses a variety pedagogical topics - including h ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 6: Recapping the pedagogy sessions at SMT: Paul, Jenn, and Ben discuss the pedagogy sessions and topics presented at the annual Society for Music Theory Conference. by Note Doctors
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Episode 27: Cynthia Gonzales - Tools and strategies for aural skills success: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Cynthia Gonzales, Associate Professor of Music at Texas State University. A recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Gonzales discusses the challenges of teaching sight-singing and how she developed the Listen-Sing ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 30: Rebecca Jemian - Perspectives from a former AP Music Theory Chief Reader: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Rebecca Jemian, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Theory at the University of Louisville. A former chief reader for the AP Music Theory Exam, Dr. Jemian gives a behind the scenes look into all that goes in ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 14: David Newman - Singing solfege songs: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with David Newman, instructor of voice and aural skills at James Madison University. Well-known for his Youtube solfege song videos, David talks with us about why he started writing songs for his aural skills students and how ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 21: Summer Shorts 4: Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for augmented sixth chords. by Note Doctors
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Episode 34: Becky Morrison - Music theory for the music ed major: In the first of a series of episodes where we ask what different types of music majors need from music theory, Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Becky Morrison, associate professor of music and chair of music education at Dallas Baptist University, a ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 17: Season 1 Recap: Paul, Jenn, and Ben reflect on the first season of guests and topics. Season 2 will be coming out in September 2021! by Note Doctors
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Episode 12: Akira Sato - Guiding students through the AP Music Theory curriculum: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Akira Sato, the full time AP Music Theory teacher at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. A member of the AP Music Theory Test Development Committee who regularly leads AP Summer Institutes and One Day Workshop ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 15: Richard Desinord - Analyzing R&B and Neo-Soul music in the theory classroom: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Richard Desinord, theory professor at Howard University. Richard shares his research on R&B and Neo-Soul music, explains how he applies it in the theory classroom, and speaks on the importance of making music theory more ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 26: Malia Jade Roberson - Becoming a music theory entrepreneur: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Malia Jade Roberson, owner of the online business "Music Theory Shop" and Lecturer in Performing Arts, Music at California State University, Channel Islands. Dr. Roberson shares her journey as a music theory entrepre ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 28: Jan Miyake - Creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive music theory curriculum: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jan Miyake, chair and associate professor of Music Theory at Oberlin College & Conservatory. Dr. Miyake explains the exciting curriculum changes underway at Oberlin and provides examples of how she has made her class ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 29: Nicole Biamonte - Analyzing timbre, texture, and form in popular music: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Nicole Biamonte, associate professor of music theory at McGill University. Dr. Biamonte discusses the challenges of teaching pop music analysis and explains why topics such as timbre and texture should be included m ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 32: Corralling the Chorale - Chelsea Burns, William O'Hara, Marcelle Pierson, Katherine Pukinskis, Peter Smucker, William van Geest: In this our second episode made in collaboration with the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, Paul, Jenn, and Ben welcome six music theory scholars to discuss their forthcoming article in the JMTP entitled "Corralling the Chorale." In this wide ranging ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 44: 2022 Summer Shorts 4: We continue our current series on "Theory Desert Island Pieces" - one of those compositions you just love including in your theory class. Ben's pick comes from the world of video game music: "The Legend of Zelda Theme" by Koji Kondo. by Note Doctors
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Episode 25: 12tone (Cory Arnold) - Being a music theory YouTuber: Paul, Jenn, and Ben kickoff season 2 by talking with Cory Arnold, better known as the YouTuber 12tone. Cory provides a sneak peak at how they create their videos and discusses the role educational YouTube content creators play within the larger worl ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 16: Charlotte Botha - Conducting an effective aural skills course: Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Charlotte Botha, Director of Choral Activities at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. Charlotte compares and contrasts American music education with her own musical upbringing in South Africa and provides insights and tips ... by Note Doctors
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Episode 8: Recounting our favorite things from fall semester 2020

Episode 8: Recounting our favorite things from fall semester 2020

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