
The Score
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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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

Oct 7, 2019 • 53min
Ep. 10- Award Winning Color Guard From Scratch- Interview: Matt Caballero
Send us a textMatt Caballero is a Color Guard Director in the Houston Area. He shares what he had to do to create an award-winning color guard starting with only one returning member. Contact Matt Caballero @ matthew.caballero@houstonisd.org Special Thanks To Corporate Thuggin' Media for allowing us to record at their studios https://corporatethugginmedia.wordpress.com In Rotation:Poncho Sanchez "Trane's Delight"- EricUniversity of North Texas- "Vespertine Formations: New Century Percussion"- JustinNPR's "Fresh Air" & Lizzo- MattKkid Quill "Sunset Diner"- Listener's Recommendation: Vincent HarrisConnect 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

Sep 30, 2019 • 52min
Ep. 9- Middle School Band- Interview: Bolaji Isiba
Send us a textBolaji Isiba is a middle school band director in Fort Bend ISD. Eric and Justin speak to Bolaji about his upbringing as a band student in inner-city band program and now creating one of the best most comprehensive middle school band programs in Houston ISD. Contact Bolaji Isiba: bashiru.jolaisiba@fortbendisd.com Special Thanks To Corporate Thuggin Media for allowing us to record at their studios! https://corporatethugginmedia.wordpress.com In Rotation:Damian Sneed "Jazz In Manhattan"- EricEshon Burgundy "For the Love of Money"- JustinTobe Nswigwe- Bolaji 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

Sep 23, 2019 • 45min
Ep. 8- HBCUs: Why They Matter in Music Education
Send us a textLizzo recorded a video after she saw one of her songs being performed by TSU, Tennessee State University at the National Battle of the Bands. From that video, it reignited a lot of emotions for Eric and Justin. They share why HBCUs matter in music education. They share personal experiences as alumni, but also as teachers that have opened the doors for their students to attend.In Rotation:Moonchild "Little Ghost" - JustinPodcast 1619- Episode 3 "The Birth of American Music"- EricConnect 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

Sep 16, 2019 • 46min
Ep. 7- How to get the most out of your staff
Send us a textAre you a head director trying to find a way to maximize the potential of your staff? Or are you an assistant that would like to find ways to do more? Eric and Justin discuss strategies to implement to create a shared leadership concept with music staff. In Rotation:Derrick Hodge "The Second"- JustinLittle Brother "May the Lord Watch"- EricConnect 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

Sep 9, 2019 • 48min
Ep. 6- Mentorship
Send us a textHow do you find mentors in music education? Eric and Justin share their personal experiences seeking mentors and providing mentorship for others. They provide strategies on how to find a mentor to support your mission to serve students. In Rotation:Tony! Toni! Tone! - JustinThe Roots- Things Fall Apart - EricConnect 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

Sep 2, 2019 • 45min
Ep. 5- Student Leadership
Send us a textHow to develop student leadership in music programs. Eric and Justin discuss their experience as student leaders and systems they implemented to create student leadership programs.Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@podthescore;podthescore@gmail.com;The Score Podcast WebsiteIn Rotation:Ghostnote "Swagism" - EricYoung Thug- "So Much Fun- JustinBlack Orpheus- Jordan (listener suggestion)Music 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