Voice & Choice Through Programming Structures in the Culturally Responsive Music Ensemble Room

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! In the traditional ensemble setting, the music director typically makes all the programming decisions for what the ensemble will perform. These programming decisions are typically informed by what the director thinks is appropriate technique-wise for the musicians, what the director thinks students may be interested … Read more

Song of the Month: “Umoja” by Valerie Coleman

Listen to this blog post by clicking on the player below! In honor of March being Women’s History Month, I’m continuing my Song of the Month series with “Umoja” by Valerie Coleman. I first learned about Valerie Coleman during my undergraduate studies at James Madison University. At that time, she was a member of the … Read more