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Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators
Listen as Christian, a young composer, and Kara, a young choir director, interview music teachers of all kinds in order to learn everything they can about music education. This is the perfect podcast for beginning and veteran music educators alike, as well as composers and music students. Whether you teach choir, band, orchestra, or something else, all are welcome! It's time to go beyond the measure.
Brought to you by Christian Fortner Music.
Podcasting since 2022 • 46 episodes
Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators
Latest Episodes
#46: How to Commission a Composer (and Why You Should)
In our first-ever "solo" episode, Christian explains the process of commissioning composers - having a composer write a brand new piece of music for your ensemble to premiere to the world! He also talks about how commissioning can be an educati...
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Episode 46
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#45: Breaking the Small School Stigma | With Bryce Gage
Our first guest of 2025 is Mr. Bryce Gage, choir director at Marble Falls High School! Having worked at a 4A program for many years now, Bryce gives us all the examples of what he did to grow what was a tiny choral program into a group that is ...
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Episode 45
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#44: How to Make the Most of Your Circumstances | With Diane Harper
Mrs. Diane Harper joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the classroom, and how she dealt with the many obstacles she faced. Now a retired orchestra director, Diane provides insight as to how teachers (especially new teachers) ...
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Episode 44
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#43: The Beauty of Lessons and Carols Services | With Chris Rosborough
This week, we have Dr. Chris Rosborough, Director of Choral Activities at Howard Payne University joins us on the show to discuss how Lessons and Carols services can fit into any church's holiday schedule. We also talk about the necessity to in...
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Episode 43
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54:20
#42: The Power of Traditions in an Ensemble | With Jay Lester (Part 2)
In the second part of our interview with HSU Cowboy Band Director Jay Lester, we learn about the different traditions the he incorporates in his band - and how traditions in your own ensemble can bring a greater sense of community to the group....
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Episode 42
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