
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 10, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 24- Dear Eric and Justin: The Listener's Perspective
Send us a textIn this weeks episode Eric and Justin discuss a very profound letter from an anonymous listener. We dig in on the experiences of the listener and how his experiences in urbane environments could’ve been different. Also allowing voices from those spaces to be the help and leader to assist music educators in those environments. We will also discuss how the HBCU band world can be used and not undervalued in this quest of musical equality in the shaping of culture his next generation of music educators.In Rotation:Charlie Wilson "Forever Valentine"- EricClark Sisters - Gospel Music - 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

Jan 27, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 23- Programming Music: Fueling Ego or Student Success
Send us a textIn this weeks episode Eric and Justin discuss the age old topic of music programming for your band. Is it about ego or development of student and talk candidly about their experience of putting music together that would enhance their program. We will discuss the high and the lows of the process and ultimately what made it positive for their students experiences!!In Rotation:The Grays "Colors of the Wind"- EricRoddy Rich- 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

Jan 20, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 22- Student Teaching
Send us a textIn this weeks episode Eric and Justin tackle the subject of student teaching. They share the aspects of what makes student teaching a good experience and a bad experience. Both Eric and Justin share their experiences on both sides of the spectrum as well providing suggestions to have a great experience while in the process of developing as a music educator.In Rotation:Eminem "Music to be Murdered By"- EricJubilee Showcase - 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

Jan 13, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 21- Don't Count Me Out- Interview: Brandon Hopkins
Send us a textBrandon Hopkins, Associate Director of Bands of the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm, sits down with Eric and Justin to share why music educators should not count out the students with discipline issues. He shares his personal story while providing suggestions to current and future music educators.In Rotation:Earth, Wind and Fire "Live Concert Japan '94"- EricZapp and Roger- JustinBone Thugs-N-Harmony "E. 1999" & Kanye West "Graduation"- BrandonConnect 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

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