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NCMEA Podcast
by NCMEA - Howell Ledford
This is the inaugural episode of the NCMEA Podcast.
Episodes
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Podcast 037 Advocacy with James Daugherty and Jeremy Tucker
North Carolina music programs are facing difficult times ahead. North Carolina's school districts face a budget cliff—the collision of expired federal COVID relief funds, declining enrollment, rising costs, and shifting state and local revenue. In this episode, NCMEA Advocacy Committee co-chairs...
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Podcast 036 Matt Edwards
Episode 36: Mentorship, Music Publishing, and Mastering the Beat with Matt Edwards In this episode, we sit down with Matt Edwards. Matt is the Mentoring Committee Chair for the NCMEA. He retired in 2025 after a 29-year career as a high school band director — 23 of those years spent teaching the...
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Podcast 035 Liz May and Scott Wynne
Episode Description In this episode of the NCMEA Podcast, host Howie Ledford sits down with Professor Scott Wynne and Professor Liz May from Appalachian State University to discuss the upcoming Peak Summit. The PEAK Summit (Professionals and Educators Audio K(C)onference) is a unique event hosted...
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Podcast Episode 34: Billie Feather
In this episode of the NCMEA Podcast, host Howie Ledford sits down with Billie Feather. She is the Commercial Guitar Professor and the Popular Music Ensembles Coordinator at UNCG. She graduated from UNCSA with a bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar and a bachelor's degree from NC Central in Jazz...
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Podcast Episode 33: Andrew Beach
Episode Description – NCMEA Podcast with Andrew Beach In this episode of the North Carolina Music Educators Association Podcast, host Howie Ledford sits down with Andrew Beach, Orchestra, Modern Band, and Piano teacher at Southwest Guilford High School and co-chair of the NCMEA Popular Music...
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Podcast Episode 32: Carolina Perez - New President
🎙️ Podcast 32 — A Conversation with NCMEA President Carolina Perez Guerrero In this inspiring episode of the NCMEA Podcast, host Howie Ledford sits down with the newly elected NCMEA President, Carolina Perez Guerrero — a dynamic educator, conductor, performer, and leader whose journey spans...
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Podcast Episode 31: Meet the Candidates: A Conversation with Demeka Kimpson and Ryan Ellefsen
Episode Title: Meet the Candidates: A Conversation with Demeka Kimpson and Ryan Ellefsen In this special election edition of the NCMEA Podcast, host Howell “Howie” Ledford sits down with Demeka Kimpson and Ryan Ellefsen, the candidates running for President-Elect of the North Carolina Music...
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Podcast Episode 30 Brandon Roeder III
In this episode, we have our final installment about the upcoming changes to the educational standards that the state has passed. You will want to go to the following website: http://go.ncdpi.gov/AE-Hub. This is where you will find a wealth of information about the upcoming switch, webinars,...
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Podcast 029 Christen Blanton
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christen Blanton, director of the Old-Time Ensemble at UNC-Greensboro and Orchestra Director at Lincoln Academy in Guilford County. We explore the rich history of Old-Time music, its similarities and differences with Bluegrass, and the cultural hotspots that...
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Podcast Episode 028 Brandon Roeder II
In this episode, we talk about the upcoming changes to the educational standards that the state has passed. You will want to go to the following website: http://go.ncdpi.gov/AE-Hub. This is where you will find a wealth of information about the upcoming switch, webinars, information for…
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Podcast 027 Robert Irving III
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Robert Irving III - legendary pianist, composer, and Miles Davis' musical director from 1980-1989. We discuss his history and how he met and worked with Miles Davis. Mr. Irving was key to Miles Davis' comeback album "The Man with the Horn." We also…
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Podcast 026 James Daugherty
In this podcast, I sit down with Mr. James Daugherty. James is the Past President of the Southern Division, a Past President of NCMEA, and is currently the Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee. James recently retired from Davidson County after a 30-year career in education. One of James' signatures...
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Episode No. 25 Brandon Roeder
In this episode, Brandon Roeder and I discuss the new standards required next year in detail. We cover what they are and how they relate to our current standards. If you have questions about the new standards, this is a podcast you do not want to miss.
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Podcast 024 Jose Rivera
Hello, and welcome to another school year. In this episode, Dr. Jose Rivera from UNCP and I discuss Latin American Music Education in the state of North Carolina. This topic should be of interest because the Latin American population is growing in our state. Major points of discussion include...
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Podcast 023 Avery Payne
In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Mr. Avery Payne, the Band Director at Millbrook High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Notably, under his leadership, the Millbrook HS Wind Ensemble performed at the NCMEA Conference in 2022. Moreover, this year, they graced the stage at…
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022 Dustin Ragland
Absolutely! Here's a more dialed-back version: In this engaging episode of the podcast, join me as I sit down with Mr. Dustin Ragland, the Education Development Manager for Ableton Live in the Americas. Together, we explore the fascinating ways Live can enhance the classroom experience and unlock...
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Music In Our Schools Month
In this captivating podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tonya Allison and Lindsey Williams, who serve as our esteemed Co-Chairs for Music In Our Schools Month. Together, we delve into the history of this significant month, exploring its origins and evolution. Furthermore, we delve...
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NCMEA Podcast 20: Mrs. Catherine Butler
In our 20th episode, join me for an enlightening conversation with the newly elected President of the NCMEA, Mrs. Catherine Butler. Together, we look into Mrs. Butler's journey as both and individual and a dedicated educator, exploring her experiences as a musician and teacher. We also discuss…
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Episode No. 019 D'Walla Burke
On this episode of the NCMEA Podcast, I have a conversation with Mrs. D’Walla Burke, the Director of Choral Activities at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC. In this episode, our focus is on Historically Black colleges and universities, exploring the rich and diverse culture they...
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Podcast 018 Jazzmone Sutton
Warning: If you are looking for some joy and some education this podcast is for you. My guest is Ms. Jazzmone Sutton. She is currently the State Advocacy Engagement Manager for NAfME. we look at the topic of advocacy from multiple angles. We examine the difference between policy and advocacy. We...
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Podcast 017 Dr. Carol Earnhardt
In this episode, Dr. Carol Earnhardt and I discuss the topics of mentoring and musical literacy. We discuss how a first-fifth year teacher can get a mentor, and how one can become a mentor. We look at how this program is making a difference in music education. In the "Favorite Lesson Plan…
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Podcast 016: Wes Parker
In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Wes Parker at NCSU. Dr. Parker is the Director of Jazz Studies at NCSU and led the Jazz Orchestra to a performance at the prestigious Midwest Band and Orchestra Show in Chicago. The Jazz Orchestra is only the fourth band from NC to ever play that conference, and…
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Podcast 015: Donny Walter
In this episode of the NCMEA Podcast, I talk to Mr. Donny Walter. Mr. Walter is the Orchestra Director at Northwest Guilford Middle and High School. This interview covers a host topics, but our main focus was to talk about how get better more productive rehearsals. This podcast will give you good...
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Dave Albert #2
This is a fascinating episode and somewhat controversial. This episode is about stand heights. Band directors have told students to raise their stand to where they can see the conductor. Dave explores what a lowering stand height can do for your program. We explore how low stand heights change…
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Podcast 013 Jonathan Kladder
In this episode of the NCMEA Podcast, I interview Dr. Jonathan Kladder from UNC-W. Dr. Kladder teaches courses in music education and technology at UNC-W. He is also the chair of the newly formed Popular Music Education Committee for the NCMEA. We examine how this committee goals is to grow music...
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Podcast 012 Emily AsKew
In this episode, I interview Emily AsKew. She is the chair of the Young Professionals Committee of the NCMEA. She is the Chorus Teacher at Ledford Middle School. The school has no relation to the host. Emily and I talk about a host of topics like NCACDA's Middlefest, her work with the Young...
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Podcast 011 Phillip Riggs
Phillip Riggs is a Grammy Award winning educator from Blowing Rock, NC. He is a clinician for Conn-Selmer and is in demand as an adjudicator and mentor teacher. He was a band and choral director for many years. Phillip has many great insights for new (and not so new) teachers on how to recover…
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Podcast 010 Jeremy Tucker
In this episode, I talk to Jeremy Tucker. Jeremy is the Arts Coordinator for Durham County Public School, President of the NCACDA, and a member of the NCMEA. We talk about his work as an arts administrator and the continuing work that the NCACDA and the NCMEA are doing pertaining to DEIA across…
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Podcast 009 Roosevelt Pratt
In this episode, I talk with Roosevelt Pratt on his success with student leadership and beginning bands at the high school level. Mr. Pratt is a Fayetteville, NC native and is the band director at E. E. Smith High School in Fayetteville. He is continuing a long standing tradition of student...
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Podcast 008 Dave Albert
In this episode, I talk with Dave Albert. The retired band director and master teacher from Leesville Rd. High School. Dave is a master percussionist so we are talking a little about his history, how to tune drums, volume balancing, part distribution, and time management. This is one not to miss....
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Podcast 007 - Dr. Connie McKoy
In this episode, I talk with Past President Dr. Connie McKoy. Our main focus will be on the merger story between the Afro-American and the white music music eduction organizations back in 1970. This is the story this is the founding of the NCMEA 50 years ago.
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Podcast 006: Mrs. Lillie Harris and Dr. Tim Nowak. Inclusive Vision for Music Education (IVfME) Committee Chairs
In this episode, we hear from Mrs. Lillie Harris and Dr. Tim Nowak about the work the IVfME committee is doing to help us all become more inclusive members of the organization and teachers in our classroom. In this episode you will find some real conversations about where the organization is and...
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Podcast 005 - Ryan Ellefsen
In this episode, Ryan Ellefsen and I talk about his school performance at the ASTA national conference, and what it took to get there and perform. We also talk about his teaching duties as the band and orchestra director at his school. This includes his teaching day and what his duties look like....
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Podcast 004 Dr. Rob Deemer
In this episode, I interview Dr. Rob Deemer from SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Deemer is the curator/founder of the Composer Diversity Database at https://www.composerdiversity.com/. This database catalogs know works by diverse composers. This episode should help expand your musical programming practice to...
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Podcast Numer 003 - Gabe Herman
In this episode, I interview Mr. Gabe Herman. Mr. Herman is originally from Chapel Hill, NC and is the Professor of Music Technology at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford.
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002 - Susan Heiserman
In this episode we will get to know our new Executive Director, Dr. Susan Heiserman.
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Welcome to the NCMEA Podcast
This is the new podcast for the NCMEA. In this podcast we will be interviewing Johnathan Hamiel our new President. Through out this series this podcast will examine a variety of topics that pertain to Music Education. From meeting people in the field, choice of literature, and much more. This...
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This is the inaugural episode of the NCMEA Podcast.
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NCMEA - Howell Ledford
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