Music Ed with MC OCV

The Student Perspective on "World Music", featuring Hannah Dutra

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!

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Episode 1: Meaghan's "why" and other thoughts on popular music education!

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!

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Episode 2: Socratic Seminar, The Blues to Beyoncé

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 3: Music History is a giant web!

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 4: Summer Reflections, Identity and the Ballroom Renaissance!

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.

Episode 5: Performances For All Students, Creating a Music Technology Showcase

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music student, Hannah decided to dive into the topic of “World Music” and provide a contemporary dialogue on the outdated label.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 7: Student Perspective of "World Music", featuring Hannah Dutra and Ian Maguire

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 8: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Meaghan O’Connor-Vince

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 9: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Elijah Langille

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 8: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Meaghan O’Connor-Vince

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