Raeanna Peacock and Aislinn Walters are pursuing their dream job — to be a music teacher, majoring in music education at Fort Hays State University. Nothing makes me more proud than when my own students desire to have a career as a teacher, a music teacher. A profession that I consider to be worthy, valuable, NECESSARY, […]
Listen as Pat and Penny McGinnis talk about the importance of family, the importance of being involved in your kids school activities, and the joy of seeing your kids grow and become young adults. Music is the common thread running through their story. Their story begins with Pat and Penny, members of the Hays High […]
Full Chord Press begins its 5th season on Thursday, September 4. This all-male, 6th through 12th grade, choir began with 6 charter members, a box of donuts, and one piece of music, the Beach-boys classic “Barbara Ann” and today has some 40 boys participating. The success of this group owes much to the Hays community for support — […]
Parents Don’t Give Up I have seen it many times. The child is talented; it is obvious he/she enjoys singing. But, they get to middle school and enter the “tunnel.” You know what I’m talking about. Inside the tunnel of “is this cool? am I cool? that’s not cool.” And so, they have the […]
Some people could not stay away from participating in choir. But are there some people who could not stay away from orchestra, band, and choir? Are there people who are so in to “all things music” that they are involved in school orchestra, band, and choir? Todays show we talk with Amy Jordan who was […]
Jessie is a 2014 graduate of Hays High School and was a member of Chamber Singers and President of National Honor Society. In this interview, Jessie reminds all of us about three important ingredients to “getting better.” 1. Preparation — Jessie took the initiative to find vocal coaches that could help prepare her to reach her […]
The podcast is where I will endeavor to enrich and expand the voice of music in our larger community of Hays and beyond. Over the 26 years of my teaching, I have heard from so many inspirational voices, most of which were right in my classroom. The insights from my students, observations and depth of […]
Matlock Music Works: Do I need “one more thing”? …but the excitement that this endeavor might be a fresh link with my choir members, especially my students, parents, and community is making me take the leap. I am learning how to build a web site and do a podcast!! The learning curve is steep. Each […]