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. 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 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”. 
Expert: “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.”

Episode 6: Bring Hip-Hop to the Table A Story of Opportunity in the Time of BLM and COVID-19

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 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?” 

Check out the printed article below.
https://online.fliphtml5.com/mlkuf/yglj/#p=1

Episode 11: Sounds from a Painted World, a Collaboration of the Visual Arts and Music

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 10: Hannah Dutra's "World Music" Conclusion

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 incorporate into your own curriculum.” This episode also includes student examples that are included as “figures” in the electronic publication. 

Check out the printed article below:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/mlkuf/pgoc/#p=1

Episode 12: The Power of a Published Podcast, Creating a Platform for Students

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 14: Cowboy Carter, Conferences and Cribs!

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 these debilitating conditions with students, but to teach students how to reflect on their social-emotional state, and to use music as an outlet and a powerful vehicle towards healing…Once I explained the idea of catharsis, my students instantly agreed that Emo Rap was a way for them to release feelings of sadness, loss, and angst.” 

Check out the printed article below:https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=811194&article_id=4699485&view=articleBrowser

Episode 13: Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning

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!
Follow along: 
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H7NKgc5sK_i_sHMW-uv8LjBUYti1MdttbFQV-kcxT-0/edit?usp=sharing 

Episode 15: Not Like Us, The Beef That Changed Hip-Hop

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.​

View class slide deck here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H7NKgc5sK_i_sHMW-uv8LjBUYti1MdttbFQV-kcxT-0/edit?usp=sharing

Music Ed with MC OCV

Mrs. O'Connor-Vince