Music Theatre International, or MTI, is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, working with composers and lyricists to make their shows available to professional, community, and educational theaters all over the world.

In this episode, Jody Edwards, Director of Music and Materials and Jason Cocovinis, Director of Marketing take us behind the scenes and walk us through everything that needs to happen to get a show from Broadway onto stages all across the world.

Marty & Mark Lindvahl, retired music educators and clinicians extraordinaire, are my guest this week along with their son-in-law Aaron Smiley to share about their new invention: Judge's Assistant. Judge's Assistant uses AI to transcribe, categorize, and summarize judges' recorded comments to make it easier for directors and clinicians to provide timely feedback to performing ensembles. It's a really neat tool and I'm excited to see it put to use this competition season!

Now entering their 10th year, HOA's 2025 season will include competitions in Nashville, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Register for an event at hoachoir.com!

With me today is Sherman Charles, the founder of Carmen Scoring, the system used by more that 60 show choir competitions throughout the US, as well as many other instrumental, acapella, and even international events. Sherman tells the story of how Carmen came to be and shares a lot of great insight into the many decisions that need to be made by competition hosts as well as things participating directors ought to know about these scores. The Carmen Showband Scoresheet ► https://bit.ly/3XaqrqM Now entering their 10th year, HOA's 2025 season will include competitions in Nashville, Orland and Los Angeles. Register for an event at ⁠hoachoir.com⁠!