

The Score
Eric Jimenez & Justin McLean
An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to provide a positive and solution-based narrative to create more effective, compassionate and culturally relevant music educators.
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Jan 6, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 20-Making Something Out of Nothing
Send us a textIs it difficult to see what could be of your music program when you are missing so much? Do you lack instruments or parental support? Eric and Justin provide a few strategies on how to create “something out of nothing”. In Rotation:Mana - "Rayando El Sol"- EricThe Gap Band- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Dec 30, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 19- Setting the Stage: Building an Appreciation for Concert Band
Send us a textThe daunting yet exciting season of UIL Concert and Sightreading is upon and on this episode we tackle the elephant in the room. Eric and Justin discuss the tools, practices and ideas that help not only shape strong band but create student desire and buy to concert band culture.In Rotation:Moonchild- NPR: Tiny Desk Concert- EricMorris Day and The Time- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Dec 23, 2019 • 48min
Ep. 18- When the Music Stops: Dealing with Student Issues
Send us a textDo you feel like you are at a loss when dealing with student issues? Are your students aware they can reach out to you for help? Eric and Justin share some practical strategies on how to create an environment that will allow students to feel invited and safe in your music classroom. In Rotation:Charlie Puth "Attention"- EricIsley Brothers- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Dec 16, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 17- Systems and Procedures
Send us a textAre you spending too much time redirecting your students and not enough on teaching music? Eric and Justin dive into some systems and procedures that might help you implement to allow more time to teach our actual content. In Rotation:Dan & Shay Feat. Justin Bieber "1000 Hours"- EricBill Evans- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Dec 9, 2019 • 49min
Ep. 16- Show Style Marching or Conform to Corp Style
Send us a textOn this week's episode we tackle the elephant in the room regarding show style vs corp style. Eric and Justin discuss the aspect of the culture, style, dispel theories and misconceptions to fully layout why it shouldn’t be looked at as wrong but be respected and handle with the same care as the rest. In Rotation:Jacob Collier ft. Daniel Ceaser- Time Alone With You- EricPJ Morton- Christmas with PJ Morton- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Nov 11, 2019 • 52min
Ep. 15- Our Corner of The World- Interview: Casey Watson
Send us a textThis weeks episode features Casey Watson, Director of Bands at Galena Park HS, digging deeper into the heart of developing students in the heart of title one communities. Mr. Watson is a great director and has some great information on how to impact students, families and ultimately the community. In Rotation:Omar Thomas "Come Sunday"- EricEric Bellinger "Save by the Bellinger" - JustinOpath "The Damn Nation"- CaseyConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Nov 4, 2019 • 46min
Ep. 14- Making the Grade: Promoting Excellence in Academics Outside of Music
Send us a textThis week Eric and Justin tackle grades and how helping students with their academics is bigger than passing for performances. We deal specifically with promoting learning and achieving academic goals that helps them build towards a successful future. In Rotation:Funky Knuckles- Delicious- EricKanye West "Jesus Is King"- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Oct 28, 2019 • 9min
Ep. 13- Article: Recruiting, Retaining & Motivating Your Title 1 Students
Send us a textIn this short episode, Eric reads his article titled "Recruiting, Retaining & Motivating Your Title 1 Students" published in the Bandmasters Review magazine by the Texas Bandmasters Association.Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Oct 21, 2019 • 48min
Ep. 12- Bandtober- How to Make it!
Send us a textIn this episode we deal with the craziness that is October also known as Bandtober. Eric and Justin talk specifically about how to make it and still be mentally and physically well. This is a very big subject in the world of band directing and we hope that this weeks episode gives you some help for the craziness that is Bandtober.In Rotation:Eric Benet "Spend My Life:- EricHerbie Hancock "Thrust" & Gucci Mane "Woptober"- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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

Oct 14, 2019 • 49min
Ep. 11- Urban & Title 1 Clinics, Where Are They At?
Send us a textIn this episode we deal with the voice for those that teach in a different environment that’s starkly different from what may be considered the norm of music education. Eric and Justin dive deep in a much needed dialogue about the programs and the directors of those programs and what is needed to reach them in a real way.In Rotation:Drew Zaremba- "As"- EricT- Pain "One Up"- JustinConnect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteMusic Credits:Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzikIn Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music#UrbanMusicEd #MusicEdSupport 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


