118. Repertoire, Routines, and Fresh Perspectives with Abby Miles, Dublin City Schools (OH)

118. Repertoire, Routines, and Fresh Perspectives with
Abby Miles, Dublin City Schools (OH)





In this episode, Dr. Charles Laux welcomes Abby
Miles, orchestra director at Eversole Run Middle School
in Dublin City Schools, Ohio. Abby shares her journey from
studying music education at Baldwin Wallace University to
teaching 5th–12th grade in Perrysburg, where her ensembles
performed at the OMEA State Conference and the ASTA National
Orchestra Festival.





Now in her seventh year of teaching, Abby reflects on the lessons
she learned from strong mentors, the challenges of starting her
career during the pandemic, and the transition from high school
to middle school orchestra. She also discusses her approach to
programming repertoire that resonates with
students, the importance of routine and
structure in the classroom, and her favorite teaching
tool—ClassroomScreen.





Abby’s passion for inclusive, high-quality music education shines
through as she shares practical strategies for engaging young
musicians and creating meaningful learning experiences.





— BIOGRAPHY —





Abigail is the orchestra director at Eversole Run Middle School
in Dublin City Schools. She earned her Bachelor of Music
Education degree from Baldwin Wallace University in 2019. Before
joining Dublin City Schools in 2025, Abigail taught 5th–12th
grade orchestra in Perrysburg Schools in Perrysburg, Ohio, where
her ensembles consistently earned superior ratings at OMEA Large
Group contests. Her groups also performed at the OMEA State
Professional Development Conference and the 2024 National
Orchestra Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the ASTA
National Convention. 





In addition to her work in the classroom, Abigail is an active
performer and conductor. She has conducted the Baldwin Wallace
University Middle School Strings Camp, Ohio State Morning Strings
Camp and actively performs her cello throughout the state of
Ohio. Abigail is passionate about providing inclusive,
high-quality music education and fostering a lifelong love of
music in her students.





Link mentioned in the podcast: https://classroomscreen.com





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