Welcome to the #MusicEdLove Podcast. On this episode, hostess Angela Ammerman welcomes the accomplished music educator, innovator, conductor, and chapter contributor Angela Harman. The excitement is palpable as they prepare to delve into Angela Harman’s expertise in teaching orchestra and her inspiring recruitment strategies.
Before delving into the discussion, Angela Ammerman introduces Angela Harman’s impressive accomplishments, including her significant impact on increasing enrollment in orchestra programs. Angela Harman shares her journey into music, starting with the inspiration she felt after seeing a recruiting show in fourth grade and how it led her to pursue a career in orchestra education.
Angela Harman’s passion for teaching and innovation shines through as she describes her unique approach to marketing and recruiting. She utilizes her creative talents to design materials that captivate students and parents alike. The “zombie takeover” theme for her recruiting show and the use of inspiring fortune cookies are just a few examples of her innovative strategies. Her marketing efforts, combined with her engaging concerts and classroom experiences, have resulted in a substantial following and positive word-of-mouth from her students.
The conversation shifts to the topic of maintaining healthy relationships with colleagues in the face of competition for enrollment. Angela Harman shares her experiences and emphasizes the importance of focusing on delivering exceptional experiences in one’s own classroom rather than engaging in unhealthy competition. This approach allows all music educators to thrive and create a positive impact on their students.
The episode concludes with Angela Harman discussing her plans for the future, including further developing her website orchestra classroom.com and exploring new ways to handle assessment and grading in her orchestra classes. Listeners are encouraged to follow Angela Harman on social media to stay updated on her inspiring work and innovative ideas.
Join Angela Ammerman and Angela Harman on this episode filled with passion, creativity, and a dedication to inspiring the next generation of musicians and music lovers. Happy musicing!
Find more from Angela at the following places:
http://www.orchestraclassroom.com
@orchestra.teacher.life
This podcast was edited by Brogan Molloy.
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