Tune In

“If I can’t go to an instrument and play your song, how is it music?” Mr. Phil O'Neal, Performer, Choir Director YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtyJoIj9NlQHXH2BfoAR2A “In 2020, how are you not going to put yourself out there?” Let’s give it up one time for the performers! On today’s episode, we are joined by Choir Director/  Educator Mr. Phil O’Neal. With a background in gospel, R&B and pop, Mr. O’Neal reflects on his 16 years as an educator, how his appreciation for music has evolved, and why he approaches his classroom like a team sport. We discuss the value of education, how to build an award-winning program (holding everyone to the fire!), and the current problem with hip hop (bring back the samples!). Phil also advocates for creators to publish and promote their work, and shares a story of how his YouTube page led to the choir performing at Carnegie Hall. Tune in (in-tune, of course… see what I did there?) and listen up - Mr. O’Neal is about to hit the stage.

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Teachers are Earth's Mightiest Superheroes and their stories can inspire generations. The Black Educators Matter: Project 500 Podcast is on a journey to share the stories of 500 Black educators. Why? Research shows that Black students who have even one Black teacher are more likely to graduate, attend college, and see themselves reflected in positions of leadership. White students also benefit from learning from a diverse teaching force. This podcast is necessary because storytelling is the bridge that connects data to humanity—showing the world why Black educators matter.