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The Choir Baton podcast conducts stories, ideas, and inspiration with people about choir and life. Join host, Beth Philemon, on solo episodes and interviews on choir Together we ask questions, seek understanding, and share insight from our experiences in life and in choir - and to connect the Choir Baton mission of #MorePeopleSinging - For more information visit ChoirBaton.com

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82. Why Choral Music Needs to Pay Attention to AI

2026/02/27

What happens when a grieving person finds comfort in a song — and then discovers it was made by AI? That question is the heart of this episode, and it captures everything that matters about the moment we're in as choral musicians. This episode is a deep dive into AI: what it actually is, how we got here, and why Beth believes it represents one of the greatest opportunities choral music has had in a very long time — but only if we're paying attention. In this episode: A brief history of technology and choral music, from the printing press and the Petrucci Collection (1501) to the phonograph, the internet, and social media — and what each shift tells us about where we are nowThe four phases of AI: Classical AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI — explained with musical analogiesWhy choral music has historically been a late adopter of technology, and why this time we can choose to do it differentlyThe Industrial Revolution parallel: how a shift in human labor created the conditions for a rise in choral societies — and why agentic AI may do the same thingWhy choral musicians are in the business of unrepeatable human moments — and why that business has never had a bigger marketComing up next: Beth gets practical with 5 specific ways you can start using AI in your choral work right now — with examples and prompts. Interested in going deeper? Beth is putting together a short masterclass: From Basics to Breakthroughs: AI for Choral Artists — covering foundations, practical applications, ethics, and advanced implications for your work and community. 👉 Link Here. Podcast Links Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Music by: Scott Holmes Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

81. What is Lifelong Musicianship?

2023/05/01

80. It’s (still) the most stressful time of the year … 5 tips to simplify and (hopefully) de-stressify

2021/12/13

This episode in 2019 is the most downloaded Choir Baton Podcast Episode ever. And I get it. This time of year is insane. But last year it wasn’t. Or if it was crazy for you, chances are it wasn’t because you were in a million different performances - you were probably dealing with the pandemic in your own way and with your own family stuff. Did you promise yourself last year that you wouldn’t let your life get too stressful again? And yet find yourself stressed again? You are not alone. And here are several tips and reminders I want to share with you to remind you it doesn’t have to be the most stressful time of the year. Download this Program Template to help simplify and de-stressify your concert preparations! Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

79. #1 Hack for Concert Season Rehearsals

2021/11/29

78. What if you did less?

2021/09/07

Burnout is real. In this episode, I encourage you to do less. There is always more we can do as choral musicians and directors. But in order to be able to continue doing what we do, we need to cut down on overloading ourselves. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already - leave us some 5-star choir love in the reviews. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

77. Choir and ______ : An Interview with Jenna Corley

2021/08/30

Jenna and discuss the importance of having "choir and ____." As choir teachers, we can get caught up in our work and it become the only thing we do. However, we all have many gifts and abilities. We talk about some different ways to incorporate those in school or outside of the classroom. If you’re watching this on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like this video, and let us know what resonated with you from this episode - and if you’re listening to this podcast - be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us some 5 star choir love in the reviews. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Follow Jenna Corley on Instagram On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jenna-Corley-Photography Visit https://jennacorleyphoto.com/ for more Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

76. Growth IS the achievement: An Interview with Jessica Grant

2021/08/23

Jessica Grant and I discuss common themes that I think most, if not all, music teachers can relate to. Amongst other topics we discuss the feeling of belonging and that you are enough and how we can communicate these things to ourselves as well as our students. We also discuss what it means to measure achievement by growth rather than specific goals. You can find Jessica on Instagram @highafternoonti and buy her book on F Flat or Amazon. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

75. Back to Basics

2021/08/17

Hey Choir Baton Podcast Listeners, Listen to the basic Choir Baton Choral Musicianship framework I use in the Choir Baton Teaching Membership and courses with friend and middle school choir teacher Benny Dominguez. Benny reached out to me on some questions regarding sequencing, pacing, and more - you’ll get to listen and learn right along with Benny as I walk him through the CBTM way. Thanks for listening to the Choir Baton Podcast where we’re all about More People Singing. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

74. Lessons in Leadership: Reallocating your Baskets

2021/03/01

I had three profound conversations about leadership over the past week and I couldn't not share them with the Choir Baton community. I think we are all familiar with the problem of taking on too many projects and staying busy, as teachers or as musicians. This episode is for you to let you know three important lessons that I learned this week and am still learning on how to be a stronger leader. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

73. Why I Left Teaching Choir Full Time

2021/02/22

In this episode, I discuss my reasons for leaving the classroom. It was not easy, but there were a lot of factors that impacted my decision. I know that especially during this time, you may be thinking about what you can change and control, and I am here to tell you - it is okay. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

72. Giving Students Ownership: An Interview with Chantae Pittman

2021/02/08

In this episode, Chantae and I discuss the many ways that students can have ownership of the music process in the choral classroom. This conversation led to topics such as sight reading, independence, and giving students leadership opportunities. Chantae D. Pittman is the Director of Choral Activities at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA. Ms. Pittman is passionate about all forms of music. She is deeply committed to serving her community through music, and is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University having received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2010. She has since earned a Master’s Degree in Music Education at VanderCook College University (Chicago, IL, 2013). She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Choral Music Education at the University of Georgia. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

70. The Importance of Life outside Choir: An Interview with Becky Park on Poshmark

2021/01/25

I discovered Becky on Instagram as a @beckyparkonposhmark and her work as a high school choir teacher and a clothes reseller. In this episode, we discuss having passions outside of choir and our dive into the true impact choir can have in a student's life that is not just musical. Learn more about Becky or connect with her through Instagram or YouTube Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

69. The Teamwork in Choir: An Interview with Marshall Butler

2021/01/18

Marshall Butler has impacted many student's lives over his years teaching. In this interview, we talk about the teamwork aspect of choir as well as many other important topics and memories from his years teaching. This interview is especially meaningful to me because Mr. Butler taught for 24 years at Sanderson and left shortly before I took the position at Sanderson High School. Since March, Dr. Marshall Butler, Jr. has been engraving/transcribing Classical Voice and Piano Music of African American Classical Composers for the University of Michigan School of Music (to be placed in Vocal Anthologies). He is a retired choral music teacher- Wake County and Nash-Rocky Mount formerly Rocky Mount City Schools. He worked a year at North Raleigh Christian Academy following retirement. Mr. Butler studied at Winston Salem State University with phenomenal choir director and music composer- Robert L. Morris. He was inspired to study music by amazing former high school music teacher - Gene Yeargin. If you have questions for Marshall, you can contact him at [email protected] Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

68. Break the Cycle of Expectation: An Interview with Alex Alberti

2021/01/11

Today I am joined by my former co-worker and dear friend, Mr. Alexander Alberti. We cover a variety of different areas in this podcast but one that stuck out to me in particular was this idea of "breaking the cycle of expectations" in teaching music the way it has always been taught. We have so many resources at our disposal, we should take advantage of technology, community members, and our students' interests when we are teaching. Alex Alberti is the current Director of Instrumental Music at Longleaf School of the Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alberti is an eighth-year music educator with experience in band, chorus, orchestra, music theory, music psychology, and contemporary a cappella. Alberti recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Master's degree in Music Education and graduate certification in Nonprofit Management. In addition to his positions in schools of music, Alberti is active in a number of independent music organizations. Alberti currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Triangle Pride Band, an LGBTQ+-affirming community band organization. Additionally, Alberti is an intern from both the College Music Society and NAMM, assisting with conference activities and marketing. You can connect and learn more about Alex on Facebook or Instagram @maestro.alberti Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

67. The Revamp

2021/01/04

It is the first Choir Baton episode of 2021! In this podcast, I discuss the Revamp course I am offering to help you start the new year and the new semester prepared and ready to embrace changes and circumstances as they come. Join me through an episode of reflection as you reflect on your own year and the things you have learned from it. To enroll in the Revamp course, click here Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton @bethphilemon Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here. To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger Music by: Scott Holmes Follow @ChoirBaton on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Visit ChoirBaton.com Follow @BethPhilemon on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Visit BethPhilemon.com

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4.9 out of 5

45 reviews

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AJSinger2025 2019/10/09

Must listen!

I learn so much every time I listen. I love the different kind of guests that are on the podcast and learning from their perspectives. A must listen t...

★★★★★

Choirman40 2019/08/26

Great content

The content of this podcast is fantastic! I have been teaching a long time, but I love learning and this has been beneficial. I am an advocate of lear...

★★★★★

SMacD715 2019/08/12

Connecting Choral People with Choral People!

Beth does such a wonderful job connecting with and interviewing choral educators, performers, and the like. I always feel so inspired and connected to...

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Kbritt5 2019/03/27

Honest and Insightful

THANK YOU, Beth, for creating this space for choral collaboration! Each episode has been relative and insightful to me- Your vulnerability and honesty...

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Clphilemon 2019/02/21

Inspirational

Having had music as a part of my life since day one, listening to the Choir Baton helps me continue to be inspired by music! I love how the Choir Bato...

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amelie reviews 2019/02/20

Amazing

All choir students and teachers should listen. So funny and educating

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AWHumphrey 2019/02/12

These are the things we need to talk about

This is a wonderful podcast to listen to for a choral musician, educator, or music enthusiast. Often times we musicians put on a front when talking ab...

★★★★★

FDRULES 2019/02/05

Love it

I normally don’t listen to podcasts but I love this so much she’s also an amazing teacher who I am lucky enough to learn from

★★★★★

PT_Schell 2019/01/15

Wonderful Insight and Great Podcast!

I really like the format of the ChoirBaton podcast. I appreciate that the host digs deep into the process of choral music education and does not shy a...

★★★★★

Alex Alberti 2019/01/02

Outstanding!

Beth is an incredible educator and innovative teacher. She seamlessly integrates technology and social excitement into her classroom, and her choirs a...

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