The NFHS Podcast

How many of you have some negative influences or people in your ensembles or organizations? Are YOU the negative influence? Why do some ensembles or organizations seem to have culture and positivity figured out, while others do not? The “I get to” vs “I have to” mindset is important to creating a positive culture in your organization. Guest: Barry L. Houser, Director of the University of Illinois...

This is the third podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Angela Williams as she spoke with DIAA Executive Director, Donna Polk about what it takes to be a leader in high school sports, what sports mean to her and how they have played a role in her life. 

The authors of the Water Resources topic, Pam McComas, Luke Brinker and Peter Crevoiserat, join the show to talk about the challenges of writing a paper during the pandemic, the virtual Topic Selection Meeting, the final balloting process and how Water Resources makes for a balanced topic. See the Map (Who Voted For What) Read the Press Release

This is the second podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports' Andrea Mortimer and Angela Williams as they chat with NCHSAA Commissioner, Que Tucker about her career journey, and how she hopes to inspire others. 

Kyle Mills, Manager of Performing Arts at the NFHS, sits down with NFHS Executive Director, Dr. Karissa Niehoff, to talk about the challenges of 2020, working together, and how the time is now to advocate for performing arts activities across the nation. Performing Arts COVID-19 Resources: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/performing-arts-covid-19-resources/ International COVID-19 Aerosol Distribution...

This is the first podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Andrea Mortimer as she chats with NFHS Executive Director, Dr. Karissa Niehoff about the start to her career, role models and general leadership best practices.

Kyle Mills, Manager of Performing Arts at the NFHS, sits down with Marching Band Legend, David Starnes, and Varsity Performing Arts, Benjamin Schroeder, to talk about Together As One - One Nation. Listen for the passion from both David and Ben as they developed this FREE marching band show package for high schools all across the country to use. Find information on Together As One from Varsity Perf...

Kyle Mills, Manager of Performing Arts at the NFHS, sits down with Jazz Master, Jamey Aebersold to talk about a wide variety of subjects. Listen for Jamey talking about his basketball shooting prowess and even bust out a few notes on his piano. Find Jamey and all of the information about purchasing his method books here: http://jazzbooks.com/jazz/SFNT Read Jamey's bio here: http://www.jazzboo...

Kyle Mills, Manager of Performing Arts at the NFHS, sits down with NFHS Director of Performing Arts Dr. James Weaver and Executive Director of the Iowa High School Music Association Alan Greiner to discuss all things COVID-19. Performing Arts COVID-19 Resources: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/performing-arts-covid-19-resources/ Copyright COVID-19 Guidance: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/copyright-co...

Kyle Mills, Manager of Performing Arts at the NFHS, sits down with Texas UIL State Director of Music Dr. Brad Kent to talk about the Texas State Mariachi Festival. Check out more information on the state Mariachi Festival and stream it live: https://www.uiltexas.org/music/state-mariachi-festival Read the article about the Mariachi Festival: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/texas-state-mariachi-festiv...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) NFHS Heart of the Arts Award (0:55 - 1:25) New Website Content - Low Income Music Opportunities (1:30 - 3:15) Dr. Kevin Minch (Truman State University/NFHS Speech College Advisor (3:40 - 13:30) High School Today 100th Issue! (13:40 - 14:15) Please give us feedback, do you have story or podcast ide...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) The Beginning of 2020 - 2020-2021 National High School Policy Debate Topic Announced  (1:10 - 2:15) Dan Schuster - Director of Educational Services/NFHS (2:25 - 33:45) CEU's and Professional Development (33:50 - 34:25) 10 Million Courses Delivered NFHS Learn (34:30 - 35:00) Check out the NFHS...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) The End of 2019 - Music and Speech, Debate and Theatre Outstanding Educator Awards (1:25 - 2:15) Ballots due for 2020-2021 National HS Policy Debate Topic (2:15 - 2:40) Forensic Quarterly's Available (2:40 - 3:15) Dan Schuster - Director of Educational Services/NFHS (3:30 - 26:30) Happy Holid...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) TRIPLE DIGIT LISTENS! (:30 - :40) New Articles on Speech and Music Webpages (1:15 - 1:35) Upcoming Surveys (1:40 - 2:05) NFHS Music and NFHS Speech/Debate/Theatre Associations (2:10 - 2:45) Adam Jacobi - Wisconsin High School Forensic Association (2:50 - 28:10) Share this episode (28:20 - 29:00) C...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Indiana State School Music Association (1:09 - 1:32) NAfME Conference and Tri-M Chapters (1:35 - 2:11) Music Adjudication Course (2:15 - 3:35) Mike Plunkett - Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (3:40 - 22:40) NFHS Website - Speech and Music Pages (23:50 - 24:30) Check out the NFHS we...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National High School Policy Debate Topic Top 2 (:40 - 2:03 ) Understanding Copyright and Compliance NFHS Learn Course (2:05 - 3:10) Alan Greiner - Iowa High School Music Association/Copyright Expert (3:20 - 16:00) Help the NFHS Spread the Word about The Stage (16:05 - 17:00) Music and Speech/Debat...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Oak Grove (MS) High School (1:00 - 1:55) Adjudicating Speech and Debate Course (2:20 - 3:45) Dr. Rich Edwards - Baylor University/Forensic Quarterly Editor (3:50 - 13:25) Forensic Quarterly - Policy Debate Quarterly (13:30 - 15:50) Check out the NFHS website: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/the-stag...

Performing Arts news and events from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Performing Arts Conference Recap (:45 - 2:15) National Performing Arts Activities Week (2:20 - 3:30) Performing Arts School of Excellence (3:35 - 4:15) Randy Cohen - Americans for the Arts (4:20 - 16:20) National Debate Topic Ballot (16:45 - 17:30) Check out the NFHS website: https://www.nfhs.org/...