Burnout is real. In this episode, I am encouraging you to do less. There is always more we can do as choral musicians and directors. But in order to be able to continue doing what we do, we need to cut down on overloading ourselves. If you’re interested but not quite sure - download one of our most popular resources from the CBTM last year on building the all encompassing syllabus - even if you’ve already started the school year, this is a great resource to help you think through what you’ve missed from this year  or how you could improve your syllabus for the next semester or school year. Get the short video lesson and accompanying PDFs in your inbox today via the link in the show notes. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us some 5 star choir love in the reviews. To learn more or sign up click here ( https://www.choirbaton.com/SyllabusHack)  and if you’re listening to this AFTER September7, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram https://instagram.com/choirbatonOn TikTok https://tiktok.com/choirbatonOn Facebook https://facebook.com/choirbatonOn YouTube https://youtube.com/choirbatonFollow @BethPhilemon on Instagram https://instagram.com/bethphielmonOn TikTok https://tiktok.com/bethphilemonOn YouTube https://youtube.com/baphilemonOn Facebook https://facebook.com/bethphilemonOn LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemonVisit https://bethphilemon.com for more

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78. I want you to do less

Jenna and discuss the importance of having "choir and ____." As choir teachers, we can get caught up in our work and it become the only thing we do. However, we all have many gifts and abilities. We talk about some different ways to incorporate those in school or outside of the classroom.Hey Choir Baton Community, the window to join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership has been extended until Tuesday, September 7th. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year. As a choir teacher under quote “normal” circumstances, the need for support and resources is huge. But in the uncertainty of this year, the Choir Baton Teaching Membership is critical. From now until December you have access to the entire CBTM content from the 2020-2021 school year. These are lessons on instilling choral musicianship into your classroom whether in person, online, or hybrid and you can also get an overview of the method by checking out a recent Choir Baton Podcast Episode - number 75 where I walk through fellow choir teacher and my friend, Benny Dominguez in the process.  And new in the 2021 school year are weekly releases on a hack, lesson, assessment, and choir builder. If you’re interested but not quite sure - download one of our most popular resources from the CBTM last year on building the all encompassing syllabus - even if you’ve already started the school year, this is a great resource to help you think through what you’ve missed from this year  or how you could improve your syllabus for the next semester or school year. Get the short video lesson and accompanying PDFs in your inbox today via the link in the show notes. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us some 5 star choir love in the reviews. To learn more or sign up click here ( https://www.choirbaton.com/SyllabusHack)  and if you’re listening to this AFTER September7, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram https://instagram.com/choirbatonOn TikTok https://tiktok.com/choirbatonOn Facebook https://facebook.com/choirbatonOn YouTube https://youtube.com/choirbatonFollow @BethPhilemon on Instagram https://instagram.com/bethphielmonOn TikTok https://tiktok.com/bethphilemonOn YouTube https://youtube.com/baphilemonOn Facebook https://facebook.com/bethphilemonOn LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/bethphilemonVisit https://bethphilemon.com for moreFollow Jenna Corley on InstagramOn TikTok tiktok.com/jenna.corley.photoOn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-PhotographyVisit https://jennacorleyphoto.com/ for more

77. Choir and ______ with Jenna Corley

Jessica Grant and I discuss common themes that I think most, if not all, music teachers can relate to. Amongst other topics we discuss the feeling of belonging and that you are enough and how we can communicate these things to ourselves as well as our students. We also discuss what it means to measure achievement by growth rather than specific goals.You can find Jessica on Instagram @highafternoonti and buy her book on F Flat or Amazon. August, 16 2021 through August 31 2021, The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is open to new members. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year. To learn more or sign up click here and if you’re listening to this AFTER August 31, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes

76. Achievement is the Growth with Jessica Grant

Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners, August, 16 2021 through August 31 2021, The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is open to new members. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year. To learn more or sign up click here and if you’re listening to this AFTER August 31, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again. Listen to me walk through the basic Choir Baton Choral Musicianship framework I use in the Choir Baton Teaching Membership and courses with friend and middle school choir teacher Benny Dominguez. Benny reached out to me on some questions regarding sequencing, pacing, and more - you’ll get to listen and learn right along with Benny as I walk him through the CBTM way. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes

75. Back to Basics

Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners, August, 16 2021 through August 31 2021, The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is open to new members. The Choir Baton Teaching Membership is an online resource for choir teachers to access curated information to help you be successful and feel supported throughout the school year. To learn more or sign up click here and if you’re listening to this AFTER August 31, 2021, sign up here to be on the Waiting List to find out when the Membership opens again. Listen to Beth walk through the basic Choir Baton Choral Musicianship framework she uses in the Choir Baton Teaching Membership and courses with friend and middle school choir teacher Benny Dominguez. Benny reached out to Beth on some questions regarding sequencing, pacing, and more - you’ll get to listen and learn right along with Benny as Beth walks him through the CBTM way. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes

Hello Choir Baton, I want to hear from you. This episode is a call to action for you to submit your choral story for what your choir experiences were over the past year. I want to know what were some things that you overcame, discovered, and are still finding solutions for. I am asking you to submit a response using this google form. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes and I look forward to listening to your experience and sharing your story with the rest of the Choir Baton community!Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

74. Call to Action: Share your Reflection!

I had three profound conversations about leadership over the past week and I couldn&apos;t not share them with the Choir Baton community. I think we are all familiar with the problem of taking on too many projects and staying busy, as teachers or as musicians. This episode is for you to let you know three important lessons that I learned this week and am still learning on how to be a stronger leader. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

74. Lessons in Leadership: Reallocating your Baskets

In this episode, I discuss my reasons for leaving the classroom. It was not easy, but there were a lot of factors that impacted my decision. I know that especially during this time, you may be thinking about what you can change and control, and I am here to tell you that it is okay!Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

73. It's really hard and it's okay!

In this episode, Chantae and I discuss the many ways that students can have ownership of the music process in the choral classroom. This conversation led to topics such as sight reading, independence, and giving students leadership opportunities. Chantae D. Pittman is the Director of Choral Activities at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA. Ms. Pittman is passionate about all forms of music. She is deeply committed to serving her community through music, and is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University having received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2010. She has since earned a Master’s Degree in Music Education at VanderCook College University (Chicago, IL, 2013). She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Choral Music Education at the University of Georgia. Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

72. Giving Students Ownership: an interview with Chantae Pittman

Choir Baton is a podcast designed to engage people in stories, ideas, and inspiration stemming from their life and choir. Join your host, Beth Philemon, as she interviews singers, teacher conductors, instrumentalists, composers, and community members. What is so special about a group of people joining together with their voices? What is a choir? How are choirs unique in comparison to other areas of our lives? Why do people sing and what defines a good singer? Together we’ll ask questions and more, seek understanding, and share insight from our experiences in life and in choir.

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