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. Listen to guest conversations about the industry, alumni interviews and article narrations empowering the next generation of prevailing music educators.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15: Not Like Us, The Beef That Changed Hip-Hop
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:01
Episode 14: Cowboy Carter, Conferences and Cribs!
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:40
Episode 13: Emo Rap and Journaling: A New Foundation for Social-Emotional Learning
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:03
Episode 12: The Power of a Published Podcast, Creating a Platform for Students
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 T...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:05:00
Episode 10: Hannah Dutra's "World Music" Conclusion
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:07
Episode 11: Sounds from a Painted World, a Collaboration of the Visual Arts and Music
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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16:24
Episode 9: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Elijah Langille
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:52
Episode 8: Student Perspective of “World Music”, featuring Hannah Dutra and Meaghan O’Connor-Vince
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 Elij...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:45
Episode 7: Student Perspective of "World Music", featuring Hannah Dutra and Ian Maguire
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:25
Episode 6: Bring Hip-Hop to the Table A Story of Opportunity in the Time of BLM and COVID-19
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”. Excerpt: “Hip-hop is a tool we c...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:16
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 "Performances For All Students: Creating a Music Technology Showcase". This is a reflective piece of the trials and tribulat...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:24
Episode 4: Summer Reflections, Identity and the Ballroom Renaissance!
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:59
Episode 3: Music History is a giant web!
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:00
Episode 2: Socratic Seminar, The Blues to Beyoncé
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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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:13
Episode 1: Meaghan's "why" and other thoughts on popular music education!
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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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:16