Common Time Podcast
Common Time Podcast
Podcast Description
Bringing world-class professional development for music educators straight to your phone! Tune in for insights, strategies, and inspiration from the best in the business. Elevate your ensemble, one episode at a time.
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The podcast covers themes like student empowerment in rehearsals, organization and leadership in music programs, and personal growth for music educators. Episodes feature discussions on creating a positive collaborative culture, effective time management strategies, and tips for nurturing student leaders and composers, highlighting episodes with Todd Dixon on fostering constructive cultures and Brian Britt on program sustainability.
Bringing world-class professional development for music educators straight to your phone! Tune in for insights, strategies, and inspiration from the best in the business. Elevate your ensemble, one episode at a time.
In this episode of the Common Time Podcast, we sit down with renowned conductor and educator Michael Haithcock for a thoughtful conversation about concert band programming and musical leadership.
We explore how directors can approach programming with intention—balancing musical challenge, educational value, and the unique strengths of their students. Michael also shares his deep admiration for Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger, discussing why the work continues to inspire performers and conductors decades after its premiere.
Along the way, we dive into several thought-provoking questions about repertoire, rehearsal priorities, and the role of great music in shaping both ensembles and educators. This episode offers perspective and inspiration for directors looking to bring greater purpose and artistry to the music they place on the stand.
Whether you’re planning your next concert program or reflecting on the works that have influenced you most as a musician, this conversation is full of insight you can take back to your rehearsal room.
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Hosts: Dr. John Pasquale and Dr. David Clemmer
Producers: Jessica Pasquale and Theresa Clemmer
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