The Stage - Official Performing Arts Podcast of the NFHS
For the latest content from The Stage, please click here: https://artsadvocacy.nfhs.org/the-stage/

The NFHS Performing Arts Department debuted a new podcast in October 2019 called "The Stage". This podcast features guests from around the country and touches on topics involved with: music, speech, debate, theatre, academic competitions and arts advocacy. The Stage is for administrators, teachers, coaches, parents and students and offers something for everyone.
The Stage is featured on a variety of platforms to make it more convenient for you to enjoy the podcast.
Google Podcasts / Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Buzzsprout
Please give it a listen and help support Performing Arts
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Episode #13 - Dr. Karissa Niehoff (Executive Director, NFHS)
Contact KMills@nfhs.org or JWeaver@nfhs.org to get connected with NFHS resources
2020 Performing Arts Conference: Follow-Up with Presentations
Together As One Varsity Info: Sign-Up Page
Together As One NFHS Info: Press Release
Forensic Quarterly and National Debate Topic Materials
Episode #11 - Jamey Aebersold (Jazz Master, Musician, Saxophonist, Publisher, Educator)
Jamey Info: Website JazzBooks.com
Related Articles: COVID-19 Resources Main Page, COVID-19 Aerosol Study
Episode #10 - Dr. James Weaver (NFHS) and Alan Greiner (Iowa High School Music Association)
Article: COVID-19 Copyright Guidance, Distributed Music Recordings (NEW INFO)
Content: COVID-19 Resources Main Page
Episode #9 - Dr. Brad Kent (Texas UIL/State Director of Music)
Article: Click here to read more about the Texas UIL Mariachi Festival
Content: March is Music in Our Schools Month (NAfME), Dr. Brad Kent Interview, Music Event Management (NFHS Learn Course), Steam the Mariachi Festival
Episode #8 - Dr. Kevin Minch (Truman State University/NFHS Speech Committee College Advisor)
Content: Low Income Music Opportunities, How State Associations Can Support School Music Programs, Dr. Kevin Minch Interview, Extemp Speaking Topics, High School Today 100th Issue!
Episode #7 - Dan Schuster (Part 2)
Content: 2020-2021 National HS Debate Topic Announced, National Credentialing Tiers, 10 Million Courses Delivered for NFHS Learn, NFHS Learning Center Performing Arts courses, Dan Schuster Interview
Content: Music and Speech, Debate and Theatre Outstanding Educator Awards, Ballots for 2020-2021 National HS Debate Topic, Forensic Quarterly's Available for Purchase, NFHS Learning Center Performing Arts courses, Dan Schuster Interview
Content: New Articles on Speech and Music webpages, Upcoming Surveys, NFHS Music and NFHS Speech/Debate/Theatre Associations, Adam Jacobi Interview
Episode #4 - Mike Plunkett (Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association/Music Adjudication)
Content: Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band Finals, Music Adjudication NFHS Learn Course (UPDATED AND FREE), Mike Plunkett Interview, Music Adjudication Article
Episode #3 - Alan Greiner (Iowa High School Music Association/Copyright)
Content: Debate Topic Announcement (Top 2), Understanding Copyright and Compliance NFHS Learn Course (FREE), Alan Greiner Interview, Outstanding Music Award Information, Outstanding Speech, Debate and Theatre Award Nomination
Episode #2 - Dr. Rich Edwards (Baylor University/Policy Debate)
Content: Oak Grove High School (MS), Adjudicating Speech and Debate NFHS Learn Course (FREE), Dr. Rich Edwards Interview, Forensic Quarterly / Policy Debate Quarterly
**Episode #1 - Randy Cohen (Americans for the Arts/Arts Advocacy)
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Content: Performing Arts Conference Recap, National Performing Arts Activities Week, Performing Arts School of Excellence, Randy Cohen Arts Advocacy Interview, National Debate Topic Ballot




