Theresa Hoover
@musicaltheresa.bsky.social
🍎PhD student: ASU
📖 Author: #PasstheBatonBook & #EmpoweringEnsembles w/ Tech
🎶Music Ed & Tech Integration Specialist
💻Google Innovator & Trainer
📖 Author: #PasstheBatonBook & #EmpoweringEnsembles w/ Tech
🎶Music Ed & Tech Integration Specialist
💻Google Innovator & Trainer
✨ Season 4 is a wrap! In this episode, we reflect on the year, share updates, and celebrate the community we've built together. Plus, we highlight some favorite moments from recent interviews. Don’t miss this sendoff for an incredible season!
Listen: bit.ly/3Hola9q
Watch: youtu.be/De6OjhLzWIo
Listen: bit.ly/3Hola9q
Watch: youtu.be/De6OjhLzWIo
June 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
✨ Season 4 is a wrap! In this episode, we reflect on the year, share updates, and celebrate the community we've built together. Plus, we highlight some favorite moments from recent interviews. Don’t miss this sendoff for an incredible season!
Listen: bit.ly/3Hola9q
Watch: youtu.be/De6OjhLzWIo
Listen: bit.ly/3Hola9q
Watch: youtu.be/De6OjhLzWIo
Are you a music teacher who listens to podcasts related to music education? If so, you are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Theresa Hoover, a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. This study involves completing a survey about your podcast listening habits (1/3)
May 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are you a music teacher who listens to podcasts related to music education? If so, you are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Theresa Hoover, a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. This study involves completing a survey about your podcast listening habits (1/3)
Why are we grading in the first place? Chris Gleason joins us to challenge the status quo and share how reflection, feedback, and student voice can transform your classroom.
🎙️ A must-listen for every music teacher
Listen: bit.ly/4iYwnLa
Watch: youtu.be/E0d21pH4f08
#MusicEducation #Ungrading
🎙️ A must-listen for every music teacher
Listen: bit.ly/4iYwnLa
Watch: youtu.be/E0d21pH4f08
#MusicEducation #Ungrading
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers
Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover are two music educators passionate about helping teachers transform their students from passive cons...
bit.ly
May 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Why are we grading in the first place? Chris Gleason joins us to challenge the status quo and share how reflection, feedback, and student voice can transform your classroom.
🎙️ A must-listen for every music teacher
Listen: bit.ly/4iYwnLa
Watch: youtu.be/E0d21pH4f08
#MusicEducation #Ungrading
🎙️ A must-listen for every music teacher
Listen: bit.ly/4iYwnLa
Watch: youtu.be/E0d21pH4f08
#MusicEducation #Ungrading
Are you a music teacher who listens to podcasts related to music education? If so, you are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Theresa Hoover, a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. This study involves completing a survey about your podcast listening habits (1/3)
May 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Are you a music teacher who listens to podcasts related to music education? If so, you are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Theresa Hoover, a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. This study involves completing a survey about your podcast listening habits (1/3)
🎙 In Episode 89, we chat w/ Dr. Erin Zaffini about moving beyond tokenism and creating truly inclusive music classrooms. If you’ve ever wondered how to make equity and access more than just buzzwords, this one’s for you.
Check it out:
Watch: youtu.be/LqxuTkhIkSQ
Listen: bit.ly/3RZ3NxW
#musiced
Check it out:
Watch: youtu.be/LqxuTkhIkSQ
Listen: bit.ly/3RZ3NxW
#musiced
April 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🎙 In Episode 89, we chat w/ Dr. Erin Zaffini about moving beyond tokenism and creating truly inclusive music classrooms. If you’ve ever wondered how to make equity and access more than just buzzwords, this one’s for you.
Check it out:
Watch: youtu.be/LqxuTkhIkSQ
Listen: bit.ly/3RZ3NxW
#musiced
Check it out:
Watch: youtu.be/LqxuTkhIkSQ
Listen: bit.ly/3RZ3NxW
#musiced
Yesterday's AZ Bucket List adventure- the Grand Canyon! Rim to River to Rim, it was both awesome and challenging.
28° with fresh snow when we started at the rim, 70° and sunny at Phantom Ranch 😁
It was a great day!
28° with fresh snow when we started at the rim, 70° and sunny at Phantom Ranch 😁
It was a great day!
April 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Yesterday's AZ Bucket List adventure- the Grand Canyon! Rim to River to Rim, it was both awesome and challenging.
28° with fresh snow when we started at the rim, 70° and sunny at Phantom Ranch 😁
It was a great day!
28° with fresh snow when we started at the rim, 70° and sunny at Phantom Ranch 😁
It was a great day!
In our latest episode, Annie Ray shares the heart behind her Parent Orchestra—a program that empowers families to learn music side-by-side with their children.
If you’re ready to rethink community & connection in your classroom, don’t miss it!
Listen: bit.ly/3E6lPLv
Watch: youtu.be/zeZreJ0TFGI
If you’re ready to rethink community & connection in your classroom, don’t miss it!
Listen: bit.ly/3E6lPLv
Watch: youtu.be/zeZreJ0TFGI
April 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In our latest episode, Annie Ray shares the heart behind her Parent Orchestra—a program that empowers families to learn music side-by-side with their children.
If you’re ready to rethink community & connection in your classroom, don’t miss it!
Listen: bit.ly/3E6lPLv
Watch: youtu.be/zeZreJ0TFGI
If you’re ready to rethink community & connection in your classroom, don’t miss it!
Listen: bit.ly/3E6lPLv
Watch: youtu.be/zeZreJ0TFGI
Last week I had the privilege of presenting at the Eastern Oregon REN Spring PD day! The music teachers were great, we had so much fun, and apparently it was the first time they'd had music-specific PD in over 15 years 😊
April 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Last week I had the privilege of presenting at the Eastern Oregon REN Spring PD day! The music teachers were great, we had so much fun, and apparently it was the first time they'd had music-specific PD in over 15 years 😊
🎙️ New Episode! 🎙️
How do we create meaningful feedback experiences in the music classroom? In this episode, we chat w/ Mallory Alekna about the Critical Response Process—a powerful approach that helps Ss engage in constructive feedback.
Listen: bit.ly/4iAY510
Watch: youtu.be/fJ91IWuyb-E
#musiced
How do we create meaningful feedback experiences in the music classroom? In this episode, we chat w/ Mallory Alekna about the Critical Response Process—a powerful approach that helps Ss engage in constructive feedback.
Listen: bit.ly/4iAY510
Watch: youtu.be/fJ91IWuyb-E
#musiced
March 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🎙️ New Episode! 🎙️
How do we create meaningful feedback experiences in the music classroom? In this episode, we chat w/ Mallory Alekna about the Critical Response Process—a powerful approach that helps Ss engage in constructive feedback.
Listen: bit.ly/4iAY510
Watch: youtu.be/fJ91IWuyb-E
#musiced
How do we create meaningful feedback experiences in the music classroom? In this episode, we chat w/ Mallory Alekna about the Critical Response Process—a powerful approach that helps Ss engage in constructive feedback.
Listen: bit.ly/4iAY510
Watch: youtu.be/fJ91IWuyb-E
#musiced
The news is out—this summer, Dizzy and I are headed to North Carolina! 🎉 I’m beyond excited to be joining the music education faculty at East Carolina University. Can’t wait for this next adventure! 😁🎶
March 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The news is out—this summer, Dizzy and I are headed to North Carolina! 🎉 I’m beyond excited to be joining the music education faculty at East Carolina University. Can’t wait for this next adventure! 😁🎶
🎶 New Episode Alert! 🎶
How often do your students actually use their voices in music class? In this episode, we chat with Felipe Morales-Torres about the power of student voice in building equity in music education.
Listen: bit.ly/3DqHCgD
Watch: youtu.be/RudYH6ZQAbg
#MusicEducation
How often do your students actually use their voices in music class? In this episode, we chat with Felipe Morales-Torres about the power of student voice in building equity in music education.
Listen: bit.ly/3DqHCgD
Watch: youtu.be/RudYH6ZQAbg
#MusicEducation
March 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🎶 New Episode Alert! 🎶
How often do your students actually use their voices in music class? In this episode, we chat with Felipe Morales-Torres about the power of student voice in building equity in music education.
Listen: bit.ly/3DqHCgD
Watch: youtu.be/RudYH6ZQAbg
#MusicEducation
How often do your students actually use their voices in music class? In this episode, we chat with Felipe Morales-Torres about the power of student voice in building equity in music education.
Listen: bit.ly/3DqHCgD
Watch: youtu.be/RudYH6ZQAbg
#MusicEducation
My office for the morning- a clinic with Franklin Jr. High Band!
March 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My office for the morning- a clinic with Franklin Jr. High Band!
Never trust anyone who claims "only one hill" for a half marathon distance trail run 😁
Luckily it was a beautiful day with great company 🌵⛰️
Luckily it was a beautiful day with great company 🌵⛰️
March 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Never trust anyone who claims "only one hill" for a half marathon distance trail run 😁
Luckily it was a beautiful day with great company 🌵⛰️
Luckily it was a beautiful day with great company 🌵⛰️
📢 New Podcast Episode!
How do we ensure Ss stay engaged with music long after their lessons end?
This week we chat with Merlin Thompson about how Reflective Partnership Teaching empowers Ss to take ownership of their learning.
Listen: bit.ly/4kbW6kO
Watch: youtu.be/mk7fANVDMPY
#musiceducation
How do we ensure Ss stay engaged with music long after their lessons end?
This week we chat with Merlin Thompson about how Reflective Partnership Teaching empowers Ss to take ownership of their learning.
Listen: bit.ly/4kbW6kO
Watch: youtu.be/mk7fANVDMPY
#musiceducation
February 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
📢 New Podcast Episode!
How do we ensure Ss stay engaged with music long after their lessons end?
This week we chat with Merlin Thompson about how Reflective Partnership Teaching empowers Ss to take ownership of their learning.
Listen: bit.ly/4kbW6kO
Watch: youtu.be/mk7fANVDMPY
#musiceducation
How do we ensure Ss stay engaged with music long after their lessons end?
This week we chat with Merlin Thompson about how Reflective Partnership Teaching empowers Ss to take ownership of their learning.
Listen: bit.ly/4kbW6kO
Watch: youtu.be/mk7fANVDMPY
#musiceducation
Last week I had a quick but thoroughly enjoyable trip to Iowa to work with the awesome ensemble teachers in Dubuque! We had a great day of PD, and I snuck in a quick visit to the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (had to get my NP stamp, IYKYK 😁).
February 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Last week I had a quick but thoroughly enjoyable trip to Iowa to work with the awesome ensemble teachers in Dubuque! We had a great day of PD, and I snuck in a quick visit to the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (had to get my NP stamp, IYKYK 😁).
Made it to Iowa, where it's currently 5° - brrrr!! 🥶
But, I'm super excited to spend tomorrow working with some awesome music teachers!! 😁
But, I'm super excited to spend tomorrow working with some awesome music teachers!! 😁
February 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Made it to Iowa, where it's currently 5° - brrrr!! 🥶
But, I'm super excited to spend tomorrow working with some awesome music teachers!! 😁
But, I'm super excited to spend tomorrow working with some awesome music teachers!! 😁
📢 New Episode! 🎶
Assessment isn’t about grades—it’s about growth! Leah Hanley shares how student-centered assessment can transform a music classroom. Make assessment visible, empower students, & foster independent musicians. 🎻🎵
Listen: bit.ly/42T1mnh
Watch: youtu.be/wU5X6KpW88A
#musiceducation
Assessment isn’t about grades—it’s about growth! Leah Hanley shares how student-centered assessment can transform a music classroom. Make assessment visible, empower students, & foster independent musicians. 🎻🎵
Listen: bit.ly/42T1mnh
Watch: youtu.be/wU5X6KpW88A
#musiceducation
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers
Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover are two music educators passionate about helping teachers transform their students from passive cons...
bit.ly
February 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
📢 New Episode! 🎶
Assessment isn’t about grades—it’s about growth! Leah Hanley shares how student-centered assessment can transform a music classroom. Make assessment visible, empower students, & foster independent musicians. 🎻🎵
Listen: bit.ly/42T1mnh
Watch: youtu.be/wU5X6KpW88A
#musiceducation
Assessment isn’t about grades—it’s about growth! Leah Hanley shares how student-centered assessment can transform a music classroom. Make assessment visible, empower students, & foster independent musicians. 🎻🎵
Listen: bit.ly/42T1mnh
Watch: youtu.be/wU5X6KpW88A
#musiceducation
New Episode Alert! Jasmine Henderson shares her innovative "Sonic Justice Collage" project, where students use music to explore social justice topics. Empower your classroom with creativity and connection. 🎧 Tune in now!
Watch: youtu.be/PW2_8rOrr80
Listen: bit.ly/3CtsvlX
#musiceducation
Watch: youtu.be/PW2_8rOrr80
Listen: bit.ly/3CtsvlX
#musiceducation
83 - Creative Social Justice Projects in General Music, with Jasmine Henderson
YouTube video by Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Ed
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January 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New Episode Alert! Jasmine Henderson shares her innovative "Sonic Justice Collage" project, where students use music to explore social justice topics. Empower your classroom with creativity and connection. 🎧 Tune in now!
Watch: youtu.be/PW2_8rOrr80
Listen: bit.ly/3CtsvlX
#musiceducation
Watch: youtu.be/PW2_8rOrr80
Listen: bit.ly/3CtsvlX
#musiceducation
The "Making Music Happen" K-12 Curriculum is now live! Created in partnership with the NAMM Foundation, writers from F-flat Books worked to bring artifacts from the NAMM archive to life through 32 engaging, student-centered lesson plans.
Check it out here:
www.nammfoundation.org/music-museum...
Check it out here:
www.nammfoundation.org/music-museum...
January 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The "Making Music Happen" K-12 Curriculum is now live! Created in partnership with the NAMM Foundation, writers from F-flat Books worked to bring artifacts from the NAMM archive to life through 32 engaging, student-centered lesson plans.
Check it out here:
www.nammfoundation.org/music-museum...
Check it out here:
www.nammfoundation.org/music-museum...
Hey music teachers! 🎶
I'm doing a clinic with a local HS band later this week. Any suggestions? What are some things that clinicians have done that really made it a great experience for you and your students?
Thanks!!
#musiced
I'm doing a clinic with a local HS band later this week. Any suggestions? What are some things that clinicians have done that really made it a great experience for you and your students?
Thanks!!
#musiced
January 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Hey music teachers! 🎶
I'm doing a clinic with a local HS band later this week. Any suggestions? What are some things that clinicians have done that really made it a great experience for you and your students?
Thanks!!
#musiced
I'm doing a clinic with a local HS band later this week. Any suggestions? What are some things that clinicians have done that really made it a great experience for you and your students?
Thanks!!
#musiced
Hey #MusicEd friends, if you haven't had a chance to check out Episode 82 from Pass the Baton, add it to your weekend playlist! Matthew Stensrud offers some great insights for cultivating a sense of belonging and community in the music classroom 😊🎶
passthebatonbook.com/episode-82/
passthebatonbook.com/episode-82/
January 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hey #MusicEd friends, if you haven't had a chance to check out Episode 82 from Pass the Baton, add it to your weekend playlist! Matthew Stensrud offers some great insights for cultivating a sense of belonging and community in the music classroom 😊🎶
passthebatonbook.com/episode-82/
passthebatonbook.com/episode-82/
Hey #musicteachers! Tired of drowning in paperwork? 🤯 The "Ok Google: Organize My Studio" workshops are back! 🎶 Learn to streamline your teaching, boost productivity, & explore the power of AI with Google Gemini. ✨
Register now and reclaim your time!
offthebeatenpathinmusic.com/ok-google/
Register now and reclaim your time!
offthebeatenpathinmusic.com/ok-google/
January 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Hey #musicteachers! Tired of drowning in paperwork? 🤯 The "Ok Google: Organize My Studio" workshops are back! 🎶 Learn to streamline your teaching, boost productivity, & explore the power of AI with Google Gemini. ✨
Register now and reclaim your time!
offthebeatenpathinmusic.com/ok-google/
Register now and reclaim your time!
offthebeatenpathinmusic.com/ok-google/
Reposted by Theresa Hoover
I loved sitting down with these two to chat about music education and creativity, Flipping Bloom's taxonomy, and ear learning. Take a listen. bit.ly/3VdVAI7
@musicaltheresa.bsky.social
#musiced #popmused #creativemusicking #musiceducation
@musicaltheresa.bsky.social
#musiced #popmused #creativemusicking #musiceducation
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers
Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover are two music educators passionate about helping teachers transform their students from passive cons...
bit.ly
December 5, 2024 at 8:52 PM
I loved sitting down with these two to chat about music education and creativity, Flipping Bloom's taxonomy, and ear learning. Take a listen. bit.ly/3VdVAI7
@musicaltheresa.bsky.social
#musiced #popmused #creativemusicking #musiceducation
@musicaltheresa.bsky.social
#musiced #popmused #creativemusicking #musiceducation
Are business cards still a thing? I'm presenting at a conference later this month and wondering if I need to find/order some? 🤔
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
December 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Are business cards still a thing? I'm presenting at a conference later this month and wondering if I need to find/order some? 🤔
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Cyber Monday sale! Save 20% on Pass the Baton resources to inspire creativity and collaboration in your music classroom! 🎶 This includes our books, lesson plans, and project plans. Use coupon code CYBERMON at checkout.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Cyber Monday sale! Save 20% on Pass the Baton resources to inspire creativity and collaboration in your music classroom! 🎶 This includes our books, lesson plans, and project plans. Use coupon code CYBERMON at checkout.
buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton...
buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton...