Music Ed with MC OCV
Join Meaghan “OCV” O’Connor-Vince, as she explores the power and importance of current trends and topics in music education. Listen to guest conversations about the industry, alumni interviews and article narrations empowering the next generation of prevailing music educators.
Episode 20: Using Hip-Hop in the Classroom, Connecting Your Students to Music Composition
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"During my first few years of teaching music history and music technology, I quickly learned that teaching music history backwards - starting from the present day and moving back in time - was key to engaging students in my curriculum. Upon arriving to class, students would always anticipate their "do now" assignment, or what I referred to as the "Genre of the Day." They would constantly ask, "When are we going to do hip-hop?" I started thinking about why I had never been presented hip-hop in an academic setting. My former teachers must...
I Love You To The Moon, by Rachel Accurso & Aron Accurso
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To my moon and stars, Cecilia Marie ✨🍓🌙
In Memory of Dolores Pietropaolo
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Grief can be incredibly explosive, all-consuming, and can appear in random corners of everyday life. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I've been trying to process the monumental life and legacy of my grandmother-in-law. Dolores Pietropaolo lived a full life, with love and compassion at the forefront of everything she did. In an effort to honor her memory, my husband sat down with his grandmother before she passed and captured her legacy through a personal interview.
Ave Maria sang by Adam Lemoine, eulogy b...
The Night Is Singing, by Jacqueline Davies
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Project example of a Children's Read-Aloud Book Recording.
I also love to read this book to my daughter at bedtime.
The Night Is Singing, by Jacqueline Davies, for more see here: www.jacquelinedavies.net/the-night-is-singing
Episode 19: From the Bandroom to the Booth, A Conversation with Ian Maguire on Modern Music Education
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"This article grows out of years of side-by-side teaching—and, more importantly, side-by-side learning. Ian Maguire and I have worked together for the entirety of his teaching career. As I occasionally remind him, he is eight years younger than I am, which means I have had the uncommon privilege of watching him evolve from a new educator into one of the most thoughtful, authentic teachers I know...
... The ideas in this article emerged from conversations between us—some formal, many informal, a few recorded. Together, we teach two complementary courses at Barn...
Episode 18: The Year of Tyler, the Creator: Teaching the Creative Process
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This episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “The Year of Tyler, the Creator: Teaching the Creative Process”.
Excerpt: “In my music production classroom, I often use Tyler as an example of what we call “the other 80%”—the creative potential that exists beyond standardized metrics of success. Tyler’s journey, from being kicked out of his high school band for his hyperactivity - to producing, performing, and designing every facet of his artistry, is a perfect illustration of creativity in action. Students are often unaw...
Episode 17: Leading Like a Nonprofit - Sustainable Arts Administration in Public Schools, an interview with Elijah Langille
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Join Meaghan "OCV" O'Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille as they discuss applying nonprofit principles to public school arts leadership. Langille, Barnstable's Performing Arts Department Head, shares strategies for sustainability, community engagement, and mission-focused programming despite limited resources. Learn practical approaches to building support systems, empowering team members, and redefining success in arts education for administrators and educators facing today's educational challenges.
Episode 16: Game Over - The Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show
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As the first solo rapper to headline the event, Lamar delivered a spectacle that was as much a cultural statement as it was a musical showcase. Join Mrs OCV and her Music Production students, as they unpack the layers of Lamar's performance, offering insights into how he used the Super Bowl stage to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought.
Whether you're a hip-hop aficionado, a cultural critic, or someone intrigued by the intersection of music and social commentary, this podcast provides a comprehensive look at a performance that redefined halftime shows.
Episode 15: Not Like Us, The Beef That Changed Hip-Hop
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In the spring of 2024, hip-hop witnessed its biggest clash in history... Drake versus Kendrick Lamar! Eight explosive diss tracks. Secret children. AI-generated voices. Billion-dollar lawsuits. The beef that broke streaming records and changed rap forever. Join Mrs OCV and her students break down the battle!
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Episode 14: Cowboy Carter, Conferences and Cribs!
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We’re recapping the school year! It’s been a wild ride, maternity leave included! Join OCV as she reflects on Beyoncé’s latest work, attending the Massachusetts All State Conference and becoming a mom!
Episode 13: Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning
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This episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning” and reprinted in NAfME’s Teaching Music in the State Opus column.
Excerpt: “As we know all too well, the social isolation caused by the COVID-19 has had a profound effect on our students. There have been several published studies stating that depression and anxiety among K-12 students has skyrocketed since March 2020…With the power of music, we have the ability to not only address the...
Episode 12: The Power of a Published Podcast, Creating a Platform for Students
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This episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “The Power of a Published Podcast: Creating a Platform for Students”.
Excerpt: “With the growing popularity of Music Technology in schools, podcasting is the perfect avenue to teach students about audio production, explore copyright laws, and provide a platform for authentic student voice. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I took a leap of faith and started assigning podcasting as a project. Throughout this article, I will be sharing student work and different project ideas you can inc...
Episode 10: Hannah Dutra's "World Music" Conclusion
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This episode is the final episode in the “Student Perspective in World Music” Series. Student Hannah Dutra presents her final research project and summarizes her takeaways with her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille.
Episode 11: Sounds from a Painted World, a Collaboration of the Visual Arts and Music
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This episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Sounds from a Painted World: a Collaboration of the Visual Arts and Music”.
Excerpt: “Outside of academia, we see the Visual Arts and Music presented quite frequently together, in cinema, album artwork and music videos. As this is so often the case outside of school, why isn’t there more frequent collaboration amongst our students in music and visual arts in K-12 education?”
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Episode 9: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Elijah Langille
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This is the final episode of a three part series, featuring student Hannah Dutra discussing the term “World Music” and providing a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label. Featuring her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. Enjoy our third episode of the series, with Barnstable High School Orchestra Director, Elijah Langille.
Episode 8: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Meaghan O’Connor-Vince
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This is episode two of a three part series, featuring student Hannah Dutra discussing the term “World Music” and providing a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label. Featuring her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. Enjoy our second episode of the series, with Barnstable Music Technology teacher, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince.
Episode 7: Student Perspective of "World Music", featuring Hannah Dutra and Ian Maguire
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This episode kicks off a series of conversations between student Hannah Dutra and her music teachers: Ian Maguire, Meaghan O’Connor-Vince and Elijah Langille. When Hannah was recently assigned a research project in her English class, and as an exemplar music student, Hannah decided to dive into the topic of “World Music” and provide a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label. Enjoy our first episode of the series, with Barnstable Band Director, Ian Maguire.
Episode 6: Bring Hip-Hop to the Table A Story of Opportunity in the Time of BLM and COVID-19
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This episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled “Bring Hip-Hop to the Table: A Story of Opportunity in the Time of BLM and COVID-19”.
Excerpt: “Hip-hop is a tool we can leverage as music educators in order to further educate our students and create a community for conversation. The COVID-19 pandemic provides us an opportunity to reevaluate our curricula and step outside of our comfort zone in bringing hip-hop to our classrooms.”
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Episode 5: Performances For All Students, Creating a Music Technology Showcase
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This episode is a reading of an article previously published in the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, titled "Performances For All Students: Creating a Music Technology Showcase". This is a reflective piece of the trials and tribulations of creating a performance opportunity for Music Technology students.
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Episode 4: Summer Reflections, Identity and the Ballroom Renaissance!
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We're diving into a new school year, discussing identity and the underrated impact of the DJ! Why aren't we teaching turntablism in schools? We're also geeking out over Beyoncé bringing a Ballroom "Renaissance" to the mainstream, highlighting creators of the genre who frequent Black, Brown and LGBTQ+ spaces!
Episode 3: Music History is a giant web!
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Music History students wrap up the school year with their collaborative final. Students discuss how music history is a “giant web” and create connections through reflection and discussion. Mrs OCV creates a visual on the whiteboard for students to see their work come to life!
Episode 2: Socratic Seminar, The Blues to Beyoncé
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Be a fly on the wall in our music history class, The Blues to Beyoncé! Students discuss and reflect on their learning so far with learning Hip-Hop with some interesting discoveries and tidbits along the way! Listen to the kids!
Episode 1: Meaghan's "why" and other thoughts on popular music education!
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Join Meaghan “OCV” O’Connor-Vince, as she explores the power and importance of current trends and topics in music education. In this introductory episode, Meaghan explains her "why" and what drives her in music ed!
