NCMEA Podcast

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,

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

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

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

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

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 e

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” Ledfo

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 web

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.

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.

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 h

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 th

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

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 to

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 leaders

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

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 M

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 j

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,

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 Mana