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Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin dive into a beautiful conversation meeting the needs of every student. Specifically, our deaf students make up our various musical ensembles. To help us fully grasp this nuance, we had the pleasure of engaging with Mr. Adam Chitta. Mr. Chitta is the founder and owner of The Chitta Sound and an accomplished band director at North East ISD in San Antonio. In this dialogue, Adam raises awareness and gives proper tools as a deaf band director to reach out and provide a great experience for those and others alike. This is yet another enriching conversation for educators as a whole to continue being bridge builders for all students, no matter the learning nuance. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In Rotation:Eric- De Parranda "El A-RA-B"Justin- Aarik Duncan- "Chasing Cars"Adam- Composer Tyler MazoneConnect with Adam: http://www.thechittasound.comAdam@thechittasound.comSupport the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin dive into the beauty of a name. Not just any name but specifically the students' names in our programs. There is something to be said about getting a child's name right. Listen in as both Eric and Justin discuss how we can make something so significant seem insignificant. There is confidence, care, and authenticity when we, as educators, aim to get our students' names correct. It's a great reminder that another school year is ramping up. It's a conversation that will help invigorate the director and create a community. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In Rotation:Eric- Lake Street Dive "Dance With a Stranger" & One Song PodcastJustin- PJ Morton "Cape Town to Cairo"Support the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin get the great opportunity to connect with Mr. Sean Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is the choir director at Southwest Legacy High School in San Antonio. Sean has such an interesting story of his journey into music, which continues to shape his purpose as a director. Listen in as both Eric and Justin pull back the layers of how Sean has made sure not to ignore his mariachi love and ability to be absent from his role in developing his choral kids. Sean lays out his convictions on how the art of music is neither tainted nor lost, yet it brings the this to get to the that. It's a conversation that will help invigorate the director and grow the ensemble. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In Rotation:Eric- "God is Good" Forest Frank, Caleb GordonJustin- Brandon P "Trap Worship Vol. 1"Sean- "Steak Night at the Prairie Rose" SilveradaSupport the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin discuss the aftermath of the results. What do you do once the scores have been given and the final festival or adjudication performance has finished? It is such a hectic time of rehearsals, sectionals, and clinics that once the final note has been played, all you really want to do is just get away. So listen in as both hosts talk about what comes next and how there is still growth, development, and knowledge to be gained. It’s a conversation that will help invigorate the director and grow the ensemble. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In RotationEric: Entre Tu y Yo- Grupo VadenagiJustin: De La Soul- Me, Myself and ISupport the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin discuss the overworked and ever-tired aspect of music education. Both Eric and Justin walk down memory lane and remember the pivotal moments of their careers that raised a flag towards self-care. Listen in as the discussion of peace and the ways we can meet that need by reimagining the old way of working towards a more redeeming and intentional model.In Rotation:Eric- Obed PadillaJustin-  Jairus Mozee- 1968 Support the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin catch up with Professor Ricardo Brown. Ricardo Brown is the Associate Director of Athletic and Wind Bands at the University of Connecticut. He also serves as the Co-Caption Head of the Sacramento Mandarins Drum Corp. This has been a well overdue interview and it doesn’t disappoint. Listen in as Prof Brown delves into seizing opportunity in life and how that mantra created the fuel that has gotten him to every destination. This conversation leans into how seizing the opportunity is a pivotal and foundational aspect of teaching and mentoring. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In Rotation:Eric- Carin Leon & Kane Brown "The One"; Carin Leon & Omar Montes "Ron Con Coca"Justin- PJ Morton "Please Be Good To Me"Ricardo- Kenyon Dixon "The R&B You Love: Soul Of the '70s"Jacob Collier "Djesse Vol. 4"Cat PackTerrace Martin & Alex Isley's "I Left My Heart In Ladera"Cisco SwankSupport the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Dive into the art of communication with Eric and Justin as they share how it can impact student progress. Explore the challenges faced by people of color in receiving compliments on articulate speech. Learn about creating a supportive learning environment for students in music education and beyond.

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin get the great opportunity to catch up with none other than Dr. Kelvin Jones. Dr. Jones is a world-class musician/educator and a product of The Jackson State University. He is the former director of the famous LSU Tiger band. Dr. Jones has since switched lanes and now resides in the world of real estate development and music consulting. Listen in as Dr. Jones discusses this new chapter of his career. This new hustle is nothing but the very foundation that helped build his decorated music resume. This episode is a call and push to see the world outside of the band hall and that the instrument of work may change, but the hustle is still all the same. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In Rotation:Eric- DJ Diego Alonso - Mix Fiesta MexicanaJustin- Robert Glasper "In December"Kelvin- Bobby Blue Bland | Bigger Pockets Podcast  | Real Estate Rookie Podcast | Club Shay Shay Podcast Support the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Eric and Justin discuss one of the most important relationships in the life of a band program. This relationship is none other than the head director and assistant director. This week's conversation pulls back the layers and exposes the elephant in the room: lack of unity and collaboration. Eric and Justin dive into the roles and what can hinder, and what can help. This dialogue will hopefully start the much-needed conversation and help bridge gaps in the connectivity. Please check out this week's episode to be encouraged and inspired. Enjoy and share!!! In Rotation:Eric- "90s -Remix" Braxton Cook feat Masego Justin- October London- "The Rebirth of Marvin"Support the showConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescoreEmail: podthescore@gmail.com | The Score Podcast WebsiteSupport The Score on Patreon or PaypalMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez - @jamin_music

Dr. Andrew Hunter, Director of Bands at the University of Texas El Paso, discusses the concept of innovation in a traditional world. Topics include his journey in music education, the unique nature of the University of Texas El Paso, pushing reality across racial backgrounds, controversial statements, and embracing innovation in education.