Kelsey Burkett's guest appearances

Kelsey Burkett

Choir Baton

That Music Podcast

Anne Mileski

Matt Myers

Emma Bassett

Michelle Rose

Jessica Grant

Mark Moliterno

Katherine Miller

Adam Paltrowitz

Beth Philemon

Maria Ellis

Jonathan Palant

Aileen Miracle

John Hamel

Sarah Oliver

Dennis Shrock

OwlTail

This is an interview with my dear friend, Kelsey Burkett. Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to have a lot of good, productive, and hard conversations about race, equity, and white privilege with Kelsey and we dive more into these conversations in the episode. Raised in Solon, OH, Kelsey D. Burkett is a 2006 Graduate of Capital University, where she majored in Music Education and served as the alto section leader in the renown Chapel Choir.  She completed her Masters of Music in Music Education and Kodaly Certification from Capital University in 2019. In her 15th year of teaching, she has a passion for the developing voice and middle school singers. She serves as the Director of Choirs at Hilliard Memorial Middle School, where she directs the 7th Grade Treble Choir, 8th Grade Treble Choir, and Blue Notes.  She also serves as co-director of Bradley High School’s premier Contemporary A Cappella Group, Shades of Blue, who recently went viral on TikTok with over 400,000 views of their multiple arrangements of pop hits.Choirs under her direction have consistently received Superior and Excellent ratings and Grand Championships at the District, State, and National Contest levels.    In June 2016, the MMS Choirs made their Carnegie Hall Debut as a part of the Songs of Inspiration and Hope Concert under the director of Mrs. Lori Loftus. Most recently, Ms. Burkett has been spurred to be a warrior for Social Justice within her community, and recently co-founded the Hilliard BIPOC Alliance, for her coworkers of color within the Hilliard City School District, working for change within and outside of their classrooms.Ms. Burkett maintains an active singing career, performing with professional ensembles around the city of Columbus.  She lives in Columbus with her daughter, Harper, and their cat, Phil.You can connect with Kelsey on Instagram: @biracialchoirunicorn Twitter: @shadesofblueacappellaor at https://www.hilliardschools.org/music/Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton@bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.To enroll in the Revamp course, click hereTo learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

This is an interview with my dear friend, Kelsey Burkett. Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to have a lot of good, productive, and hard conversations about race, equity, and white privilege with Kelsey and we dive more into these conversations in the episode. Raised in Solon, OH, Kelsey D. Burkett is a 2006 Graduate of Capital University, where she majored in Music Education and served as the alto section leader in the renown Chapel Choir.  She completed her Masters of Music in Music Education and Kodaly Certification from Capital University in 2019. In her 15th year of teaching, she has a passion for the developing voice and middle school singers. She serves as the Director of Choirs at Hilliard Memorial Middle School, where she directs the 7th Grade Treble Choir, 8th Grade Treble Choir, and Blue Notes.  She also serves as co-director of Bradley High School’s premier Contemporary A Cappella Group, Shades of Blue, who recently went viral on TikTok with over 400,000 views of their multiple arrangements of pop hits. Choirs under her direction have consistently received Superior and Excellent ratings and Grand Championships at the District, State, and National Contest levels.    In June 2016, the MMS Choirs made their Carnegie Hall Debut as a part of the Songs of Inspiration and Hope Concert under the director of Mrs. Lori Loftus. Most recently, Ms. Burkett has been spurred to be a warrior for Social Justice within her community, and recently co-founded the Hilliard BIPOC Alliance, for her coworkers of color within the Hilliard City School District, working for change within and outside of their classrooms. Ms. Burkett maintains an active singing career, performing with professional ensembles around the city of Columbus.  She lives in Columbus with her daughter, Harper, and their cat, Phil. You can connect with Kelsey on Instagram: @biracialchoirunicorn Twitter: @shadesofblueacappella or at <a href="https://www.hilliardschools.org/music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hilliardschools.org/music/ </a>Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie Hemedinger For more information on Choir Baton please visit <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choirbaton.com</a>  and to follow us on Instagram @<a href="https://instagram.com/choirbaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choirbaton</a><a href="https://instagram.com/bethphilemon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bethphilemon </a> Music by: Scott Holmes To join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/cbtmwaitinglist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To enroll in the Revamp course, click <a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/revamp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> To learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit<a href="https://www.choirbaton.com/revamp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ed46582ade44a0026f9e71f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="https://www.hilliardschools.org/music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

71. Making Music Education for Everyone: An Interview with Kelsey Burkett

Thank you for listening to this episode of That Music Podcast. This week I’m talking to my friend Kelsey Burkett about culturally responsive music education. Raised in Solon, OH, Kelsey D. Burkett is a 2006 Graduate of Capital University, where she majored in Music Education and served as the alto section leader in the renown Chapel Choir.  She completed her Masters of Music in Music Education and Kodaly Certification from Capital University in 2019. In her 14th year of teaching, she has gained a passion for the developing voice and middle school singers. Currently she serves as the Director of Choirs at Hilliard Memorial Middle School, where she directs the 7th Grade Treble Choir, 8th Grade Treble Choir, Blue Notes, and the annual school musical.  Choirs under her direction have consistently received Superior and Excellent ratings and Grand Championships at the District, State, and National Contest levels. In June 2016, the MMS Choirs made their Carnegie Hall Debut as a part of the Songs of Inspiration and Hope Concert under the director of Mrs. Lori Loftus. Ms. Burkett maintains an active singing career, performing with professional ensembles around the city of Columbus.  In March 2020, she was selected as one of ten National recipients as a 2020 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence.  Her most important job is being Mommy to 16-Month old Harper. Links and Resources:  FREE 5-Day Music Technology Challenge  Jaguar Choirs Instagram  Decolonizing the Music Room   This episode is brought to you our FREE 5-day challenge all about including technology in the music classroom. Click here to join. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes of That Music Podcast. You can check out show notes and more at www.thatmusicteacher.com. While you’re here, take a moment to join the free General Music Mastermind Facebook group!

Thank you for listening to this episode of That Music Podcast. This week I’m talking to my friend Kelsey Burkett about culturally responsive music education. Raised in Solon, OH, Kelsey D. Burkett is a 2006 Graduate of Capital University, where she majored in Music Education and served as the alto section leader in the renown Chapel Choir.  She completed her Masters of Music in Music Education and Kodaly Certification from Capital University in 2019. In her 14th year of teaching, she has gained a passion for the developing voice and middle school singers. Currently she serves as the Director of Choirs at Hilliard Memorial Middle School, where she directs the 7th Grade Treble Choir, 8th Grade Treble Choir, Blue Notes, and the annual school musical.  Choirs under her direction have consistently received Superior and Excellent ratings and Grand Championships at the District, State, and National Contest levels. In June 2016, the MMS Choirs made their Carnegie Hall Debut as a part of the Songs of Inspiration and Hope Concert under the director of Mrs. Lori Loftus. Ms. Burkett maintains an active singing career, performing with professional ensembles around the city of Columbus.  In March 2020, she was selected as one of ten National recipients as a 2020 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence.  Her most important job is being Mommy to 16-Month old Harper. Links and Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.thatmusicteacher.com/technology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE 5-Day Music Technology Challenge </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/jaguarchoirs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaguar Choirs Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://decolonizingthemusicroom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Decolonizing the Music Room </a></li> </ul> This episode is brought to you our FREE 5-day challenge all about including technology in the music classroom. <a href="http://www.thatmusicteacher.com/technology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to join. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes of That Music Podcast. You can check out show notes and more at <a href="http://www.thatmusicteacher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thatmusicteacher.com</a>. While you’re here, take a moment to join the free <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GeneralMusicMastermind/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General Music Mastermind</a> Facebook group!

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