#46: How to Commission a Composer (and Why You Should)

Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

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QUALIFIED: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work with Shari Dunn | 284 33:58

منذ 6 أيام33:58

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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In our first-ever "solo" episode, Christian explains the process of commissioning composers - having a composer write a brand new piece of music for your ensemble to premiere to the world! He also talks about how commissioning can be an educational experience for students, and the different ways composers try to make the experience as financial affordable as possible.

Download the show notes for this episode HERE.

Want to commission Christian? Book a call with him!
Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!
Browse Kara's TPT Store!

Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list!
https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings

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Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

#46: How to Commission a Composer (and Why You Should)

Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know!

Download the show notes for this episode HERE.

Want to commission Christian? Book a call with him!
Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community!
Browse Kara's TPT Store!

Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list!
https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings

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#Christian and Kara Fortner #Kara Fortner #Teaching #Composition #Choir #Orchestra #Students #Singing #Conducting #Music #Podcasting Education #Bands #Performance #Interviews

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#48: Why Diversifying Your Musical Skillset Matters | With Cody Hutcheson 48:30

منذ 15 يومًا48:30

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In this episode, Cody Hutcheson, Composer and Assistant Professor of Piano at Howard Payne University, joins us to discuss the variety of experiences he has had in the music profession and how each of them have benefited his understanding of music. This is also a great discussion about how each of us should work to diversify our own skillsets in music! Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Connect with Cody! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hutchesonmusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXN005VF-m4mEeVYgKn909Q Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#47: Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Ensemble | With Francis Cathlina 58:06

منذ 29 يومًا58:06

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In this episode, Dr. Francis Cathlina, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Memphis, joins us to discuss multiple techniques for improving your choir's tone and the importance of understanding the physical workings of your instrument - whether it's your voice or something else! Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Connect with Dr. Cathlina! Website: https://www.franciscathlina.com/ Email: franciscathlina@gmail.com Your Voice: An Inside View 3 (Vocal Pedagogy Book): https://www.amazon.com/Your-Voice-Inside-View-3rd/dp/1733506012 Follow the University of Memphis Choral Program Website: https://www.memphis.edu/music/ensembles/university-singers.php Performance Recordings: https://www.franciscathlina.com/performances Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#46: How to Commission a Composer (and Why You Should) 31:36

منذ 6 weeks31:36

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In our first-ever "solo" episode, Christian explains the process of commissioning composers - having a composer write a brand new piece of music for your ensemble to premiere to the world! He also talks about how commissioning can be an educational experience for students, and the different ways composers try to make the experience as financial affordable as possible. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Want to commission Christian? Book a call with him ! Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#45: Breaking the Small School Stigma | With Bryce Gage 57:28

منذ 8 weeks57:28

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! Our first guest of 2025 is Mr. Bryce Gage, choir director at Marble Falls High School! Having worked at a 4A program for many years now, Bryce gives us all the examples of what he did to grow what was a tiny choral program into a group that is performing at TMEA this year! He also emphasizes the importance of developing strong musical tone in ANY ensemble, and how it contributed to the strength of his group. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#44: How to Make the Most of Your Circumstances | With Diane Harper 1:02:56

منذ 11 weeks1:02:56

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! Mrs. Diane Harper joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the classroom, and how she dealt with the many obstacles she faced. Now a retired orchestra director, Diane provides insight as to how teachers (especially new teachers) can stay strong and keep moving forward during a time when teachers are not getting the support that they need. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Connect with Diane: diane.harper6260@outlook.com Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#43: The Beauty of Lessons and Carols Services | With Chris Rosborough 54:20

منذ 13 weeks54:20

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! This week, we have Dr. Chris Rosborough, Director of Choral Activities at Howard Payne University joins us on the show to discuss how Lessons and Carols services can fit into any church's holiday schedule. We also talk about the necessity to innovate in a variety of circumstances - including only having a small number of musicians in your ensemble. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . TCDA 2024 "We're Not in Cambridge Anymore" Resource Folder (courtesy of Chris Rosborough and Travis Lowery): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12sxwtIH9pQCvCGUiz1PoH2DlERnD-sz1 Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with the HPU Choir: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hpuchoirs1/ Wesbite: https://www.hputx.edu/academics/schools/school-of-music-fine-arts/school-of-music-fine-arts-departments/department-music/ Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#42: The Power of Traditions in an Ensemble | With Jay Lester (Part 2) 41:53

منذ 15 weeks41:53

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In the second part of our interview with HSU Cowboy Band Director Jay Lester, we learn about the different traditions the he incorporates in his band - and how traditions in your own ensemble can bring a greater sense of community to the group. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with the Hardin-Simmons "World Famous" Cowboy Band! Website: https://www.hsutx.edu/about-hsu/the-hsu-difference/hsu-traditions/cowboy-band/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twf_cowboy_band/ Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#41: Through the Eyes of an Administrator | With Jay Lester (Part 1) 46:09

منذ 17 weeks46:09

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! This week, former Fine Arts Director of Abilene ISD Jay Lester joins us to discuss the many roles that an administrator plays in music education. He also shows the key things that admin looks for when hiring, as well what you should and should not do during a music teacher job interview! Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with the Hardin-Simmons "World Famous" Cowboy Band! Website: https://www.hsutx.edu/about-hsu/the-hsu-difference/hsu-traditions/cowboy-band/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twf_cowboy_band/ Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#40: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy | With Loyd Hawthorne 43:51

منذ 19 weeks43:51

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! We had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Loyd Hawthorne to learn how he impacted the lives of countless students over the course of his career. From conducting all-state choirs to traveling across the state of Texas to recruit for his program, Dr. Hawthorne tells us the secret to making a difference in the lives of students: Intentionality. Are you an HSU Choir Alumni? Sign up for the 2024 Homecoming Alumni Choir! https://connectnow.hsutx.edu/register/HC24AlumniChoir About Dr. Loyd Hawthorne: https://www.hsutx.edu/about-hsu/dr-loyd-hawthorne/ Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#39: Tone Sets the Tone for Success | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 2) 47:48

منذ 21 weeks47:48

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In the second part of our interview with Mary Jane Phillips, we learn the story behind her ensembles' successes - and how great tone quality in her groups was the foundation of that success. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how her "SOS" and "Choir Hacks" materials came to be - as well as a glimpse of what's currently in the works! Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with Mary Jane Phillips on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjane.selfphillips Check out "Choir Hacks!" Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/choir-hacks-by-mary-jane-phillips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562501451587 SOS: Simplifying Our Sight Reading: https://www.brileemusic.com/blb009-sos-3a-simplifying-our-sight-reading.html Making Sight Reading Fun: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Sight-Reading-Fun-Students/dp/1495057232 Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#38: Middle School Music Hacks | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 1) 50:51

منذ 23 weeks50:51

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! We are excited to welcome Mary Jane Phillips onto the show, who is a well-known mentor for choir directors across the country and co-author of the SOS sight-reading books. She is also the creator of “Choir Hacks,” her TPT store materials. Mary Jane joins us to discuss how to manage the middle school classroom and handle the many obstacles that can arise, from class behavior to unsupportive admin! This episode is a must-listen regardless of the ensemble you teach. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with Mary Jane Phillips on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjane.selfphillips Check out "Choir Hacks!" Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/choir-hacks-by-mary-jane-phillips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562501451587 SOS: Simplifying Our Sight Reading: https://www.brileemusic.com/blb009-sos-3a-simplifying-our-sight-reading.html Making Sight Reading Fun: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Sight-Reading-Fun-Students/dp/1495057232 Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#37: Student Connection as the Foundation of Music-Making | With Mike Lunney 53:15

منذ 25 weeks53:15

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Measure - Season 2! Many of us get so caught up in creating music that we forget that we are actually creating leaders. Student leadership and connection is the foundation of everything else we do in the classroom, and our success as a group depends on it. The goal, therefore, is to make the group greater than the sum of its parts. Teaching the music is easy, but having the students work well together is hard. So how do we do it? We are so excited to welcome our very first guest of the season, Mr. Mike Lunney, who is a retired band director that now spends his time mentoring music teachers. In this episode, Mike emphasizes the importance of connecting students together regardless of background, and how it makes the difference between "average" and "extraordinary." Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with Mike on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.lunney.9 Listen to the "Ask Mike" podcast: https://ntunemusic.com/askmike/ N-Tune Music: https://ntunemusic.com/ Culture Code , by Daniel Coyle: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0804176981/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Atomic Habits, by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#36: The Importance of Honesty to Students... And Yourself | With Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit 1:01:50

منذ 40 weeks1:01:50

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! Welcome to end of "Season 1" of Beyond the Measure! Our final guest is Tanatchaya (Tanya) Chanphanitpornkit, who is the orchestra director of many different ensembles, including the Crescendo Orchestra at the New York Youth Symphony. We discuss with Tanya the significance that honesty and vulnerability can hold in earning the trust of students - from elementary age-levels all the way to the best of the best! Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with Tanya! Email: tchanphanitpornkit@nyys.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bass.icallytanya/ Learn More: New York Youth Symphony: https://www.nyys.org/ Girls Who Conduct: https://girlswhoconduct.org/ Manhattan School of Music: https://www.msmnyc.edu/faculty/tanatchaya-chanphanitpornkit/ Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#35: How To Grow Your Conducting Skills | With Andrew Kim 1:02:55

منذ 1 year1:02:55

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! We've all heard that there is much more beneath the "tip of the iceberg" when it comes to conducting, but what does that actually look like? And what best practices can we do as conductors to grow as music educators? This week, Dr. Andrew Kim of the New York Youth Symphony and Conducting Institute joins us to share his story of how he became a conductor and what we can do to cultivate a life of powerful music-making and fulfillment. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with Dr. Kim! Website: https://www.andrewkimconductor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_andrewkim/ Learn More: New York Youth Symphony: https://www.nyys.org/ The Conducting Institute: https://conductinginstitute.org/ Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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#34: Acknowledging What Skills Need to Improve | With Andrea Cruz 45:39

منذ 1 year45:39

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Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! Being in a profession like music education comes with a lot of scrutiny. This can cause a lot of stress on us and make us afraid to be truly vulnerable - and not just with other people, but with ourselves. It’s important to take time to look in the mirror and ask ourselves “What am I struggling with in the classroom?” and “ What steps can I take to get better at it? ” Mrs. Andrea Cruz, Choir Director at Caprock High School in Amarillo, Texas, joins us on this week's episode to discuss how music directors can learn to look in the mirror and ask the honest questions. Download the show notes for this episode HERE . Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Browse Kara's TPT Store ! Connect with the CHS Choir! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caprockHSchoir/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caprockhschoir/ Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings…

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