80 episodes

The Choir Baton podcast conducts stories, ideas, and inspiration with people about choir and life. Join host, Beth Philemon, on solo episodes and interviews on choir Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share insight from our experiences in life and in choir - and to connect the Choir Baton mission of #MorePeopleSinging - For more information visit ChoirBaton.com 

Choir Baton Beth Philemon

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    • 4.9 • 45 Ratings

The Choir Baton podcast conducts stories, ideas, and inspiration with people about choir and life. Join host, Beth Philemon, on solo episodes and interviews on choir Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share insight from our experiences in life and in choir - and to connect the Choir Baton mission of #MorePeopleSinging - For more information visit ChoirBaton.com 

    81. What is Lifelong Musicianship?

    81. What is Lifelong Musicianship?

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    Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger
    Music by: Scott Holmes

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    • 30 min
    80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify

    80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify

    This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane. 
    But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff. 
    Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again?
    You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have to be the most stressful time of the year.

    Download this Program Template to help simplify and de-stressify your concert preparations!

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    • 20 min
    79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals

    79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals

    Yep, clickbait title. But real life truths thrown at you in this episode.
    I'll talk to you about what ONE THING you need to add to your rehearsals this concert season to increase connection and accelerate growth.

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    • 29 min
    78. What if you did less?

    78. What if you did less?

    Burnout is real. In this episode, I encourage 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 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 - leave us some 5-star choir love in the reviews. 
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    • 32 min
    77. Choir and ______ : An Interview with Jenna Corley

    77. Choir and ______ : An Interview with Jenna Corley

    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.


    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. 
    Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. 
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    • 54 min
    76. Growth IS the achievement: An Interview with Jessica Grant

    76. Growth IS the achievement: An Interview with Jessica Grant

    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.

    Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. 
    Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger
    Music by: Scott Holmes

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    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

PositivityVibes2016 ,

Must listen!

I learn so much every time I listen. I love the different kind of guests that are on the podcast and learning from their perspectives. A must listen to podcast!

Choirman40 ,

Great content

The content of this podcast is fantastic! I have been teaching a long time, but I love learning and this has been beneficial. I am an advocate of learning from everyone. If I had one comment it would be on the audio. The levels need balanced. Sometimes the guest can’t be heard and the host is too loud and vice versa. I love this podcast though.

SMacD715 ,

Connecting Choral People with Choral People!

Beth does such a wonderful job connecting with and interviewing choral educators, performers, and the like. I always feel so inspired and connected to the people she interviews. I always hear many thoughts and experiences of my own echoed in these episodes. It’s so nice to know that there is a community of people who do what I do and feel the way I feel! Currently playing back-to-back episodes while getting my Choral room ready for the new school year! 😊

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