Episode 17: Chris Koelma Interview (MTIIS) Chris Koelma is the founder of Music Teachers In International Schools (MTIIS) as well as founder and composer for Beginner Orchestra, a platform for orchestra directors to access scores specifically composed for beginner ensembles. In the first episode of our current series focussing on songwriting and arranging, we speak with Chris Koelma about the experiences as a musician, songwriter, educator and leader, as well as some of his motivations for the work he is currently doing in music education. For more information about Chris Koelma and his projects including professional development/learning opportunities visit: Music Teachers In International Schools (MTIIS): https://mtiis.co/ Beginner Orchestra: https://beginnerorchestra.com/ Chris Koelma - International School Music Education Consultant: https://chriskoelma.com/ Other topics explored in this episode: Approaches to music education: i.e. formal and informal learning Dr Jim Coyle - The University of Sydney: https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/about/our-people/academic-staff/jim-coyle.html   - An appraisal of the polytechnical works of Benjamin Britten: https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/20344 Music teacher education and professional learning (Incl. Building professional and learning communities) Connecting with host cultures as international school teachers Also:   Musical genres: Folklore, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Joget Gamalan, Indonesian Gamalan In C: Terry Riley Bassists: Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter Yngwie Malmsteen: Arpeggios (guitar) Charango and Cuatro (musical instruments) Music creation applications: Match My Sound, MuseScore, Noteflight --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourmindonmusic/message