GMEA Comes to Sparta!

In this special episode of the Spartunes Digital Podcast Show, we sit down with two outstanding leaders in music education: Dr. Womack, current Advocacy Chair for GMEA, Cobb County Fine Arts Coordinator, and President-Elect for GMEA, along with Ericka Brown, elementary music teacher and Elementary Chair for GMEA.

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/owf-s8KMmUg?si=3jvWW3pD5_aFlwyj

Together, they share insight into the importance of music education advocacy, leadership, and the work being done across Georgia to support students, teachers, and fine arts programs at every level. This conversation highlights the impact of strong arts leadership, the value of elementary music education as a foundation, and how organizations like GMEA help move music education forward across the state.

Listeners will hear about their professional journeys, their passion for serving students and educators, and why continued advocacy for the arts matters now more than ever.

This episode is full of wisdom, perspective, and inspiration for anyone who cares about the future of music education.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The role of advocacy in music education
• Supporting fine arts programs across Georgia
• The importance of strong arts leadership
• Why elementary music education matters
• GMEA’s impact on teachers, students, and school communities
• Encouragement for current and future music educators

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1. a more energetic student-media style version, or
2. a more formal professional conference-style version.

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Spartunes Digital Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Big Conversations in Music Education with Dr. Womack & Ericka Brown

In this episode of the Spartunes Digital Podcast Show, we sit down with two major leaders in music education: Dr. Womack, current Advocacy Chair for GMEA, Cobb County Fine Arts Coordinator, and President-Elect for GMEA, along with Ericka Brown, elementary music teacher and Elementary Chair for GMEA.

This conversation dives into what it really means to advocate for music education, lead with purpose, and make sure students and fine arts programs across Georgia continue to grow and thrive. From statewide leadership to the everyday impact of music in the classroom, Dr. Womack and Ms. Brown drop gems about service, vision, and why arts education matters at every level.

We also talk about the importance of elementary music as the foundation, how GMEA supports teachers and students, and why strong leadership in fine arts can create lasting opportunities for schools and communities.

This episode is inspiring, informative, and full of real insight for students, educators, and anyone passionate about the future of music education.