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

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 

Episode #6 - Dan Schuster (Director of Educational Services/NFHS Learning Center and Performing Arts Courses)

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 

Episode #5 - Adam Jacobi (Wisconsin High School Forensic Association/Speech and Debate Adjudication Training)

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)

Content: Performing Arts Conference Recap, National Performing Arts Activities Week, Performing Arts School of Excellence, Randy Cohen Arts Advocacy Interview, National Debate Topic Ballot