Central Valley Music Educators Podcast

Let's celebrate the careers of some of our finest music educators! In this episode, I get to visit with Donna Steigleder from Summit Collegiate High School in Porterville and hear about her plans for retirement.I'd like to thank Kings County Trophy and Engraving in Hanford for sponsoring this episode.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Band Directors, have you heard of the American Band College? I've been able to use resources from it for years. Scott McKee, the CEO stops by to tell us about the program and their plans for this summer in Ashland, Oregon.Show LinksABC Guest Clinicians for 2023ABC Schedule for 2023Bandworld Magazine (free)Bandworld Top 100 List (sortable, searchable, etc.) 2002-2020 lists.Article about Bandworld Top 100 ListScott McKee EmailI'd like to thank White's Music Center for sponsoring this episode of the Central Valley Music Educators Podcast.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

With the recent passage of Prop 28, there are so many myths floating around that we thought we'd have CMEA President Anne Fennell back on the show to separate the "Facts from Fiction".Show LinksAnne Fennell EmailCMEA Prop 28 Q & ACMEA Prop 28 Resource FolderCalifornia Department of Education Q & A FolderI'd like to thank Brandon Ainsworth at Kings County Trophy and Engraving in Hanford for sponsoring this episode of the Central Valley Music Educators Podcast.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Join me for part two of our episodes dedicated to fundraising for your program.  Joining me are Justin Adams and Joshua Sutherland from Monache High School and Christine Muldoon from Sierra Pacific High School.I'd like to thank White's Music Center in Visalia for sponsoring this episode of the Central Valley Music Educators Podcast.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Fundraising  is a huge undertaking for music programs. In part one of my fundraising episodes we talk with Aaron Lynn of Kredo Fundraising about some winners and losers when it comes to raising money for your program. In part two, we will hear from music directors and boosters about this important activity.Aaron can be reached at aaronlynn11@gmail.com or by phone/text  at (559)  288-7521.His websites are believekids.com and spiritgeardirect.comI'd like to thank J.H.  Tackett Marketing in Hanford for sponsoring this episode of the Central Valley Music Educators Podcast.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Marching Band Directors who compete in parade competitions  will especially appreciate this episode with  Key Poulan. Key gives his suggestions for staging, ensemble balance, and musical selections.Show LinksKey Poulan MusicKey PoulanI'd like  to thank  Kings County Trophy and Engraving for sponsoring  this episode of the Central Valley Music Educators Podcast.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

With the influx of Proposition 28 money, school districts throughout California are scrambling for qualified teachers to fill Visual and Performing Arts Positions. In this episode, I list some that were provided to me and many more that are currently listed on EdJoin!The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Join me for the final episode of Season 3! I get the chance to talk with my friend and former colleague Dr. Bethanie Hansen who is a Life,  Career, & Executive Coach. She discusses some great tips for "Work Life Blending" which  is a topic that we all need to know more about. She is the  host of the  "Mindset for  Life" Podcast. Her website at www.drbcoach.comI'd  like to thank J.H. Tackett for sponsoring this episode of the Central Valley Music Educators Podcast.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Mariachi instruction is expanding in California's diverse student body. Anthony Dahl of the Manteca Unified School District and Craig Erker and Pamela Galicia from the Fresno Unified District join me to talk about their Mariachi programs and how you can start one of your own.Show LinksNational Mariachi Education Consultants, LLCMariachi workshop for Educators: Vandercook University (Las Vegas) Simplemente mariachi- ok for young beginners  Mariachi Mastery- Good for young +2nd year students, has audio and exercisesMariachi Philharmonic- adaptable for string orchestraViva Mariachi- Good for beginnersMaterials (instruments & uniforms)Mariachi Connectionhttps://mariachiconnection.com/Mariachi Clothing Co.https://www.mariachiclothingcompany.com/West Musichttps://www.westmusic.com/Southwest Stringshttps://www.swstrings.com/Guest EmailsAnthony DahlCraig ErkerPamela GalaciaThe Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Join me for a discussion with our friend Dale Engstrom who shares with us some good information regarding sight reading for jazz ensembles. We  had a  little technical issue that degraded audio quality towards the end of the episode. This was due to the storms we experienced last weekend while recording. Thanks for understanding.You can download his handout here.You can also reach him via email if you have further questions or would like to follow up on something he discussed. Thanks to J.H. Tackett for sponsoring this episode.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

I had the distinct pleasure of recording this episode from the CMEA Booth in the Convention Center Exhibit Hall at CASMEC 2023!  I  met so many wonderful people. 23 of them  were brave enough to join me. This is a must listen to episode. Stay tuned  until the end when I interview Wayne Bergeron about his latest musical adventures and Ryan Dirlam who is the CASMEC Coordinator with a very special announcement.Many thanks to JH Tackett Marketing for sponsoring this episode. Jeanette Tackett actually comes on this episode to share information about their business and how they support music educators across the country.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Key Poulan joins me for a discussion about band sight  reading. He offers his  tips for successful sight reading instruction and performance.Key Poulan MusicPriority of BalanceSuccessful Sight Reading PracticesThe Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Join me for a lively discussion with Brittain Ashford who is Executive Director of the Music Publishers Association of the United States. She answers some of the most common questions music educators have about music copyright issues.Show linksMPA.orgImadeit.orgNAfME.orgI would like to that J.H. Tackett Marketing in Hanford for sponsoring this episode.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

The California All-State Music Educators Conference is being held in Fresno on February 15 - 19. In part two of our preview, I get to talk to Angel Vasquez Ramos and Susie Martone from the California Choral Directors Association, Tiffany Ou-Ponticelli  from the California Orchestra Directors Association, Mike Tackett the CASMEC Exhibit Host, and  Anne Fennell  President of the California Music Educators Association.I'd like to thank J.H. Tackett Marketing in Hanford for sponsoring this  episode.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

The California All-State Music Educators Conference is being held in Fresno on February 15 - 19. In part one of our preview, I get to talk to Ryan Dirlam, Katie Gilchrist, and Dan Bryan from the California Band Directors Association. Barb Catlin from the California Alliance for Jazz also joins me for a fantastic preview of the sessions coming up at the conference.Next week, we'll hear from CMEA, CODA, CCDA, and get a preview of the exhibit hall from Mike Tackett.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Join me as I visit with Jesse Apperson of the PPAACC and Eric Ramirez of the  SVWAA to talk about their winter pageantry circuits.PPAACCSVWAAThe Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Susan Burley has been a music educator in the San Joaquin Valley for 48 years! I had the privilege to interview her about her amazing career. It is an inspiring story!The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Chris Riddington comes on the show to talk about the Classic Charter Bus Company. We talk about the effects of the pandemic on the company and how they are rebounding as well as some of the things to keep in mind when scheduling a field trip with your ensemble.This episode is sponsored by J.H. Tackett Marketing in Hanford.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Chief Sales and Marketing officer Kathy Fernandes joins me for a great discussion about the history of JW Pepper, how they choose music for us, the challenges of recent times, and exciting new projects in development coming in the future.LinksJW PepperHistory of JW PepperKathy FernandesMusic Publishers AssociationI'd like to thank Kings County Trophy and Engraving in Hanford for sponsoring this episode.The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast

Join me for a fun chat with David  Lesser from Clovis North High School as he shares with me the big plans they have for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at:www.cvmepodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducatorwww.facebook.com/cvmepodcastwww.instagram.com/cvmepodcast