In this encore episode from August 2022, we have a great discussion about vocal health in the classroom with Dr. Mike Shin M.D. and Marcus Zellous. This is the microphone that my team in the Lemoore Union Elementary School District use to protect our voices. These two articles may help you in your search for vocal health in the classroom. Back to S…

This is an "cut-down" version of the Marching Arts Roundtable Discussion that first aired on September 13, 2022. This is a special episode discussing the state of high school pageantry arts with: Chris Williams who is a band director and author of the book “The Contemporary Music Educator for the 21st century” Marcus Zellous who is a visual designe…

Join me for this final episode of Season 4 featuring interviews with recently retired music educators Brad Pickett from the Panama Buena Vista Union School District and Pete van der Paardt of the Clovis Unified School District. Brad's email Petes's email I'd like to thank Kings County Trophy and Engraving in Hanford for sponsoring this episode of t…

Larry "Doc" Sutherland has been educating students in the Central Valley since 1969. It was my pleasure to have him as a professor during my time at California State University, Fresno. He has had such an impact on the local music education community. I am so glad I had the honor of interviewing him for the show. Tune into our YouTube channel to se…

Let's celebrate the careers of some of our finest music educators! In this episode, I get to visit with Anne Hendrickson from the Fresno Unified School District and hear about her plans for retirement. Anne's Email I'd like to thank JH Tackett Marketing in Hanford for sponsoring this episode. The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by …

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 …

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 Links ABC Guest Clinicians for 2023 ABC Schedule for 2023 Bandworld Magazine (free) Bandworld Top 100 List (sortable, sear…

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 Links Anne Fennell Email CMEA Prop 28 Q & A CMEA Prop 28 Resource Folder California Department of Education Q & A Folder I'd like to thank Brandon Ainsworth at …

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 Val…

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.…

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 Links Key Poulan Music Key Poulan I'd like to thank Kings County Trophy and Engraving for sponsoring this episode of the Central Valley Music Educat…

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 …

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.drbco…

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 Links National Mariachi Education Consultants, LLC Mariachi workshop…

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…

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…

Key Poulan joins me for a discussion about band sight reading. He offers his tips for successful sight reading instruction and performance. Key Poulan Music Priority of Balance Successful Sight Reading Practices The Central Valley Music Educators Podcast is hosted by Rob Bentley. The show is available at: www.cvmepodcast.com https://www.youtube.com…

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 links MPA.org Imadeit.org NAfME.org I would like to that J.H. Tackett Marketing in Hanford for sponsoring this…

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 Ann…

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…

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

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.com https://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducator www.facebook.co…

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…

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. Links JW Pepper History of JW Pepper Kathy Fernandes Music Publishers Association I'd like to thank Kings Count…

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.com https://www.youtube.com/@centralvalleymusiceducator www.facebo…

Join me for the final episode dedicated to the task of choosing appropriate literature for your ensembles. In this episode Robert Madrid from Washington Union High School in Fresno, Ashley Shine from Weaver Middle School in Merced, and Bill Wilkinson from Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Hanford will discuss their programs and offer advice for …

Join me for the third of four episodes dedicated to the task of choosing appropriate literature for your ensembles. In this episode Paul Lucckesi from Fresno City College, Doug Hunt from the Tulare City School District, and Eric Ramirez from Hanford West High School will discuss their programs and offer advice for directors struggling with repertoi…

Join me for the second of four episodes dedicated to the task of choosing appropriate literature for your school choirs. In this episode Jenn McGill from Hanford High School and Amanda Isaac from Bakersfield High School will discuss their programs and offer advice for directors struggling with repertoire selection for their groups. Episode 4 (Novem…

Join me for the first of four episodes dedicated to the task of choosing appropriate literature for your school orchestras. In this episode Geoffery Ruud from Stockdale High School and Kyle Humphreys from Kastner Intermediate and Clovis West High School will discuss their programs and offer advice for directors struggling with repertoire selection …

Join me for a fantastic summary of Proposition 28 by Russ Sperling. This measure will ADD 1 billion dollars annually to the California state budget specifically for Visual and Performing Arts Education without raising taxes. You can find out more about it at www.voteyeson28.org If you’d like to read the full text of the measure, you can read it her…

Join us for this special interview with Anne Fennell who is the current President of the California Music Educators Association. She shares with us some of the great work that CMEA is doing for us! Also joining us is Adam Elmore with Jazz Fresno. He lets us know about an great PD opportunity for Jazz Educators coming up on October 15th. I'd like to…

Join us for this special interview with Composer Randall D. Standridge! He took time out of his busy schedule to sit down and chat with me about his current projects and also shares some work life balance tips for us. You can find his website at www.randallstandridge.com as well as on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok. I'd like to thank Kin…

Join us as we hear from Ruben Amavisca, Zack Black, and Arturo Nunez as they announce the formation of the El Ritmo (Rhythm of the Valley( Drum & Bugle Corps, Winter Guard, and Winter Percussion. On the board are: Executive Director/President: Mike Freel Vice President: Zack Black - Visual Treasurer: Ruben Amavisca - Color Guard Director - Visual S…

This Marching Arts Roundtable Discussion is a special episode discussing the state of high school pageantry arts with: Chris Williams who is a band director and author of the book “The Contemporary Music Educator for the 21st century” Marcus Zellous who is a visual designer and consultant Ruben Amavisca who is a visual designer, consultant and inst…

In this episode we will hear from Lisa Butts who shares with use information about the California Alliance for Jazz. Lisa may be reached by email. We also hear about the Kern County Music Educators Association Fall Conference. Amanda Sproul and Stephanie Dalgleish share with us the exciting professional development being offered. I'd like to thank …

In this episode, we have a great discussion about vocal health in the classroom with Dr. Mike Shin M.D. and Marcus Zellous. This is the microphone that my team in the Lemoore Union Elementary School District use to protect our voices. These two articles may help you in your search for vocal health in the classroom. Back to School Voice Health (YouT…

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Stone who is the VAPA Coordinator for the Bakersfield City School District. He gives us an update on happenings in his district. He also spends a great portion of the interview explaining Proposition 28 on the November Ballot and how it would affect arts programs in all California public schools and why we sho…

This episode features an interview with Steve McKeithen who is the Associate Director of Bands at California State University, Fresno. He is the Director of the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band. We close the episode with a listing of music teachers who are starting their careers or continuing a career at another school plus a few that have recent…

This episode features an interview with Jeff Detlefsen of the California Band Directors Association with an update on the 2023 CBDA Small Schools All State High School Band as well as the planned Social Impact Consortium. We also have a great conversation with Kirk Clague who has recently retired from Exeter Union High School after 33 years. For mo…

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