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HMU126: Historical Survey II, 1750-present

This research guide supports the music history survey course HMU126.

Poster Resources

Poster Workshop created by Sabine O'Donnell


Poster Resources

To see poster examples click here

 

Open Source Images 

 

Open Source Icons 

 

Colour Palette Creators and Accessibility Checkers

Podcasting Resources

Podcasting Resources

 

Guides

UTSC Introduction to Podcasting 

An amazing guide from the University of Toronto Scarborough Library. Includes a step by step guide, and touches on topics such as finding equipment, writing for podcasts, as well as a list of podcast types

VCU Audio Project (Podcast) Production Guide

Library guide from Virginia Commonwealth University. This guide will walk you through making a project using spoken word audio. Many of these projects could be called a 'podcast.' A podcast, more specifically, is a series of digital audio files, often focused on a particular topic or theme, that is posted on the Internet for you to download and listen. This guide will walk you through the steps of creating your own podcast (or audio production) from planning to publishing.

UBC Podcasting Toolkit

In this toolkit, you will find podcasts produced by other academics on various topics and formats
to inspire you. Popular podcast directories. Ideas for sharing and promoting your podcast and recommended reading.


Library Equipment

 

The Music Library has equipment to assist you in creating podcasts including two full podcast kits! We also have Zoom recorders, microphones, headphones, and audio inferfaces. For a full list of equipment and loan policies click here.

 


Example Podcasts

Podcasts at the University of Toronto

In Depth Out Loud is an academic podcast hosted by The Conversation.

The Allusionist is a podcast about language hosted by Helen Zaltzman as part of Radiotopia. Academics from a variety of humanities and social sciences are frequently invited as guest experts.

Crosscurrents is a podcast hosted by Memorial University's Nexus Centre "to highlight interdisciplinary research initiatives at Memorial University, primarily within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences."


Music Specific Podcasts

 

Canadian

Ongoing History of New Music "Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else."

Sounds Atlantic "Sounds Atlantic is a podcast heard weekly that is devoted to artists from Atlantic Canada who perform roots and acoustic based music (i.e., traditional, folk, old-time, 'Canadiana'/'Americana', bluegrass, etc.). Atlantic Canadian artists describe it this way:Anita Best (trad Newfoundland singer, folk historian and  Order of Canada member) refers to this podcast as 'the best show for down-home music in all of Canada'."

Canadian Music Therapy "How are music therapists changing the lives of people in Canada? What is the latest research and trends? Join music therapist, Adrienne Pringle and business leader, Cathy Thompson as they connect with fascinating guests for conversations about the world of music therapy – from research to thought leadership. Guests share their stories about the impact of music"

We Love Canadian Music "brings you up close and personal interviews with Canadian musicians on far-ranging topics from life on the road to the artists they find most inspiring. Join us every two weeks for a new interview!"

Toronto Symphony Podcast A weekly podcast from one of Canada's top symphonic ensembles


Pop

Switched on Pop "A podcast about the making and meaning of popular Music"

Popcast "The Times's pop music team on music news, new songs and albums, and artists of note."

Song Exploder " a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made."

All Songs Considered "All Songs Considered offers weekly podcasts on the best new releases of the week, plus interviews" 

Pop Shop Podcast "Senior director of Billboard charts Keith Caulfield and Billboard executive digital director, West Coast Katie Atkinson offer weekly Billboard chart breakdowns, discuss the hottest music news and cover the year's biggest musical events. Casual pop fans, chart junkies and everyone in between are invited to this weekly half-hour discussion."


Jazz

Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard "Now into their 5th year, and receiving high accolades from several different podcast review sites, Same Difference has quickly become the go-to Jazz podcast for good (and fun) analysis of all your favorite Jazz standards. Each episode, AJ and Johnny pick a standard, then listen to and discuss several different versions, including a "New-To-Us Artist" who may very well be new on the Jazz scene. They've had an array of special guests on the show, including Jazz and Musicology scholars, noted Jazz critics and reviewers, and some excellent Jazz musicians."

You'll Hear it "A podcast about listening to and playing music better from musicians Peter Martin and Adam Maness. Listen for a combo of actionable advice and occasional humor. A podcast from Open Studio."

Jazz Congress Podcast "Showcases discussions between musical luminaries attending one of the jazz industry’s premiere networking events. Presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center and JazzTimes, Jazz Congress is an annual conference designed to bring together artists, media, and industry leaders in the global jazz community to exchange ideas and nurture the jazz community and support the music."

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast "The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician!"


Classical

The Classical Music Pod "Timmy Fisher and Sam Poppleton present classical music news, reviews, anecdotes and analyses."

Sticky Notes The Classical Music Podcast "Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've been listening all your life!"

Aria Code " podcast that pulls back the curtain on some of the most famous arias in opera history, with insight from the biggest voices of our time."

Case Notes "Case Notes investigates some of the darkest mysteries from the history of music. From the murderous composer Carlo Gesualdo to the intriguing story of Haydn’s missing head – this is true crime like you’ve never heard it before. Join us as we delve into long-forgotten archives to unearth rich new evidence from decades and even centuries ago. Brought to you by the award-winning Classic FM team."

 

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