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Season Seven Episode 143 Book Series: The Language of Music with Michelle Margiotta Michelle's Website Michelle's Book The Language of Music Dr. Michelle Margiotta is a composer, arranger, and music educator.  Those who have worked alongside her give great acclaim to both her orchestrations and compositions, as well as to Michelle herself.  "...the most unique aspect of her gifts is her extraordinary ability to orchestrate.  When you hear one of her arrangements - your heart, mind and soul can't help but sour...", Kathy Troccoli, award-winning singer/songwriter.  Producer Sal Oliveri might sum it up best when he says, "Michelle is truly a gifted storyteller with a unique ability to take you on an emotional journey.  Her orchestrations are distinctly imaginative..." For the past year, Michelle has been orchestrating and arranging The God of the Other Side & The God of the How and When Oratorios, as well as The Shalom Reprise and Overture with Emmy

Season Seven Episode 142 Book Series: A Place in the Staff with Jen Rafferty Presenter and author, Jen Rafferty began her career as a middle school music teacher in Central New York. Jen brings her energy, humor, and expertise to all professional development workshops. She is known for her practical ideas and passion in her presentations while inspiring teachers to stay connected to their “ why .” Jen currently serves as the Co-chair of the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) Secondary Classroom Committee, member of the advocacy committee, and is the President of Cortland County Music Teachers Association. She earned a B.M. in music education and vocal performance, a M.M. in music education from Ithaca College and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in educational psychology. Jen is frequently invited to conduct elementary and middle school choirs throughout New York State. Additionally, in 2020 she founded Sing Together, a national virtual singing community of singers o

 Season Seven Episode 141 Book Series:  Make a Note with Jessica Peresta Jessica Peresta is the creator and host of The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast.  She wrote the book "Make a Note: What you Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music."  You can find her e-book at F-Flat Books and the paperback at Amazon .  She does so much for the music education community and I encourage you to check out her work at the Domestic Musician website . The Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal launched last week.  I am so grateful for your support and it was an exciting week for me as I shared my work.  If you haven’t picked up your copy of the book or journal, check out my Instagram @highafternoonti for more information about what’s inside them!  Then go to Fflat books for your e-book pdfs ( Book and Journal )  or Amazon for the paperback book and journal .  Can’t wait for you to read and discover new ideas for teaching and growing. In celebration of the laun