In this episode, I discuss my reasons for leaving the classroom. It was not easy, but there were a lot of factors that impacted my decision. I know that especially during this time, you may be thinking about what you can change and control, and I am here to tell you - it is okay. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com ..read more

I discovered Becky on Instagram as a @beckyparkonposhmark and her work as a high school choir teacher and a clothes reseller. In this episode, we discuss having passions outside of choir and our dive into the true impact choir can have in a student's life that is not just musical. Learn more about Becky or connect with her through Instagram or YouTube Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhi ..read more

Today I am joined by my former co-worker and dear friend, Mr. Alexander Alberti. We cover a variety of different areas in this podcast but one that stuck out to me in particular was this idea of "breaking the cycle of expectations" in teaching music the way it has always been taught. We have so many resources at our disposal, we should take advantage of technology, community members, and our students' interests when we are teaching. Alex Alberti is the current Director of Instrumental Music at Longleaf School of the Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alberti is an eighth-year music educator wit ..read more

I met Tommy Economou through a Tik Tok he made about the influence choir has had on his professional singing career with his band. Listen to find out more about how growing up in choir has made an impact on his current life and how Tik Tok has brought musicians together during these pandemic times. You can connect with Tommy and his band More Fatter with the info below: Instagram: @MoreFatter Website: morefatter.live Find their music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and more! Check out the YouTube video of this episode to see the Tik Tok that connected us! Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon ..read more

The episode I didn't want to record but literally could not stop feeling the universe impressing upon my heart that I must. It's the ugly truth, inappropriate advances and relationships occur in all aspects of life. For me, it was a text message from a long admired and respected choir professor from my undergraduate university. My hope is that in sharing my story, other people know they are not alone if they have experienced anything even related to this. I encourage everyone to communicate with someone they trust if they have experienced any level of inappropriate misconduct.  Choir Bato ..read more

Emmy and I discuss a wide range of topics but we keep returning to the "why." Knowing the "why" of anything you do is important, listen to this episode to find out more about how to find your purpose and self-reflect. Dr. Emily Williams Burch is the founder and artistic director of RISE Chorales, a community choir organization in Savannah, GA with a mission of experiencing musical artistry, education, and personal growth through the choral arts and community experiences. Burch received her Doctorate in Conducting with doctoral minors in music history and music theory from the University of So ..read more

This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane.  But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff.  Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again? You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have t ..read more

While you can't give your singers in the Spring of 2020 a final end of the year or semester concert as a culminating experience of the work they've done, I do believe you can provide a unique opportunity to reflect, showcase, and remember their year. Digital Portfolios, my friends. Yes, digital portfolios. Before you dismiss this idea - stay with me. A portfolio is a product that ultimately shows either your best work or how your work has progressed over time. This podcast is an example of a form of a digital portfolio. Listen to the progression of episodes and you'll (hopefully) see how I've ..read more

This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane.  But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff.  Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again? You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have t ..read more

sounds like a weird podcast title doesn't it? But this is something that has been on my heart to share with this community because it's been a pervading theme in my life. If you've ever felt like.... you're not a good enough singer your choir isn't / can't be "successful" you don't have enough money to run your program like you want you don't have enough school support you have less "likes" than another choir teacher you don't have enough community support you aren't good enough or any sort of these feelings... this episode is for you.   Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon @bethphilemon | www ..read more