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Send us Fan Mail Brandon 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&q...

Send us Fan Mail Is 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"- Eric The Gap Band- Justin Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore; podthescore@gmail.com ;...

Send us Fan Mail The 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- Eric Morris Day and The Time- Justin Connect with us F...

Send us Fan Mail Do 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"- Eric Isley Brothers- Justin Connect with us Facebo...

Send us Fan Mail Are 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"- Eric Bill Evans- Justin Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore;...

Send us Fan Mail On 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- Eric PJ M...

Send us Fan Mail This 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"- Eric Eric Bellinger "Save by...

Send us Fan Mail This 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- Eric Kanye West "Jesus Is King"- Justin Connect with us Facebook, Twitter &...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Website Music Credits: Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik In Rotati...

Send us Fan Mail In 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:- Eric...

Send us Fan Mail In 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"- Eric T- Pain &qu...

Send us Fan Mail Matt 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: Ponc...

Send us Fan Mail Bolaji 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 recor...

Send us Fan Mail Lizzo 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...

Send us Fan Mail Are 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"- Justin Little Brother "May the Lord Watch"- Eric Connect with us Fa...

Send us Fan Mail How 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! - Justin The Roots- Things Fall Apart - Eric Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore; podt...

Send us Fan Mail How 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 Website In Rotation: Ghostnote "Swagism" - Eric Young Thug- "So Much Fun- Justin...

Send us Fan Mail Eric and Justin discuss issues surrounding identity within the profession of music education. The topic allows them to share their personal experiences dealing with identity issues because they are music educators of color that attended an HBCU. They also offer some suggestions on how we can approach a more inclusive approach as music educators to celebrate the identity of others....

Send us Fan Mail Eric and Justin discuss discipline in the music classroom. They provide their personal experiences dealing with discipline as students and teachers. As music educators, we can quickly dismiss our students when they disrupt the learning process. This episode will provide trips and strategies to address discipline issues and hopefully prevent them. "Discipline is an outcry for...

Send us Fan Mail Eric and Justin, two music educators providing a platform to discuss tips and strategies through honest discussions on how to become a more effective, compassionate and culturally responsive music educator. Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore; podthescore@gmail.com ; The Score Podcast Website Music Credits: Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik In Rotation...

Send us Fan Mail In many situations, directors walk into positions where they have to rebuild a band program on the verge of extinction or on the decline. This can be a daunting task for any director. Eric and Justin will share some of their experiences rebuilding a band program in the heart of the city of Houston. Eric and Justin served on the band director staff for the Heights High School Band...

Send us Fan Mail Eric & Justin discuss their experiences as music students, mention the schools they have served and the motivation behind starting The Score podcast. Connect with us Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @podthescore; podthescore@gmail.com ; The Score Podcast Website   Music Credits: Intro: Justin McLean @jusmackmuzik In Rotation & Outro: Ben Bohorquez @jamin_music #UrbanMusi...