S7E3 - Harmonizing Curriculum: The Interdisciplinary Power of Music

S7E3 - Harmonizing Curriculum: The Interdisciplinary Power of Music

Author: Bill Selak October 23, 2023 Duration: 27:57

Episode Notes -

Explore how music education is not just an isolated subject but can be integrated into other areas of the curriculum. Hear about real-world examples from Hillbrook where music has been used to enhance learning in subjects like math, history, and even science.

Jamie unveils her passion for the Orff approach, where young musicians improvise and find their groove. Derek rocks music class, leading a 20-piece middle school rock band, with so much student interest that students are doubling up on instruments! VanNessa conducts a choral revolution, growing enrollment from just four to over 100 voices. Listen in as this tight-knit ensemble fills Hillbrook with symphonic sounds.

Read transcript



Hosted by Bill Selak, the Hillbrook School Podcast offers a genuine look inside the life of an independent school community in Silicon Valley. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a series of conversations with the educators themselves, sharing the real stories and practical insights from their classrooms. You'll hear how they translate the school's mission-to nurture a deep love of learning-into everyday practice, and what it truly means to inspire young people to reach beyond their own expectations. Each episode reflects a commitment to creating an inclusive environment that mirrors the rich diversity of the surrounding community. The discussions are grounded in Hillbrook's core values: be kind, be curious, take risks. For parents, educators, or anyone curious about thoughtful learning environments, this podcast provides a window into the challenges and triumphs of fostering student growth. Listen in for honest reflections on what works, the questions that drive their practice forward, and the small moments that define a meaningful education.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 34

Hillbrook School Podcast
Podcast Episodes
S5E3 - Fun with Math! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:05
Episode Notes Amy Hand joins the pod as we discuss ways to have fun and engaging conversations with your kids around math. Amy recounts our recent Family Math Fair parent ed event, and shares great resources. Games menti…
S5E2 - The DEI Lens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
Episode Notes In this episode, Bill Selak sits down with Gulliver LaValle to discuss Hillbrook School's DEI Lens--a tool used for employees and board members for making decisions and having discussions in a more inclusiv…
S5E1 - Talking DEI with Eddie Moore, Jr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:07
Show Notes https://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com/ https://www.eddiemoorejr.com/ 21 Day Challenge at https://www.eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge @eddieknowsmoore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieknowsmoore https://…
S4E8 - A Conversation with Gyasi Ross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:42
Gyasi Ross join a variety of LS and MS classes at Hillbrook in January. He was a guest speaker for all MS students during Reach Beyond Block, talking will be...
S4E7 - The Hub and Social Entrepreneurship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
Learn about our new building on campus… The Hub! We talk about the history of flexible learning spaces, making at Hillbrook, and how social entrepreneurship, DEI work, and technology come...
S4E6 - Civics: a Pillar of Social Entrepreneurship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
Civics is about knowing what community is you’re a part of and understanding how day-to-day participation shapes those communities. Here’s the Medium article on microcivics by Anjelika Deogirikar that we...
S4E5 - Systems: a Pillar of Social Entrepreneurship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:55
Systems change means reshaping social and environmental structures that perpetuate injustice. As long as we make the systems in which we live and work, we all have a role in...
S4E4 - Sustainable Gift Giving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
In this episode of the CTE podcast we discuss what it means to think of your $ as a vote and ways that your gift giving can be more sustainable...