Department: Music Rank: Assistant Professor Education
Doctor of Philosophy The Hartt School 2004
in Music Education University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Master of Music Education The Hartt School 1993
with Teacher Certification University of Hartford
Bachelor of Music The Manhattan School of Music 1990
in Trumpet Performance New York, NY
College Teaching Experience
• Western Illinois University, 2008 – present − Assistant Professor of Music Education − Coordinator, Graduate Music Education − Assistant Coordinator, Music Education − Founder and Director, Community Music School
o Primary Duties
Teaching – Undergraduate Courses
− MUS 130 Introduction to Music Education
− MUS 132 String Techniques − MUS 135 High Brass Techniques − MUS 136 Low Brass Techniques
− MUS 190 What to Listen For in Music − MUS 300 Student Teacher Review − MUS 394 Music in World Cultures
(online)
− EDUC 439 Teaching Music in Secondary Schools
Teaching – Graduate Courses
• MUS 531 Foundations of Music Education
• MUS 532 Organization and Supervision of Music Programs • MUS 534 Models of Instruction in Music Education
• MUS 550 (summer) Assessment Techniques for Today’s Music Educator • MUS 550 (summer) Teaching Beginning Band from the Inside-Out
Other College Teaching Experience
• New England Band Directors Institute/Plymouth State University, Summer Faculty 2007
- Steps to success in beginning band
- Essential experiences in instrumental music
• Central Connecticut State University Summer Institute, Summer Faculty 2005 - Teaching Beginning Band from the Inside-Out
• The Hartt School, University of Hartford - Guest Lecturer - Research Colloquium (Graduate level); 2004
- Measurement and Evaluation (Graduate level); 2003 • Western Connecticut State University - Guest Lecturer, 2001
- Elementary and Secondary Music Methods
• The Hartt School, Hartt Summerterm Summer Faculty 1999; - MED 513 Woodwind/Brass refresher for music educators
• The Hartt School, University of Hartford 1998 – 1999 (Doctoral Teaching Fellowship Duties) - Instructor: MEA 201 Brass Instrumental Methods
- Instructor: MEA 311 School Instrumental Program
- MED 410 Student Teaching (University Evaluator for student teachers)
• The Hartt School, University of Hartford 1991 - 1993 (Graduate Teaching Fellowship Duties) - Instructor: MEA 201 Brass Instrumental Methods
- Instructor: MEA 103 Wind Instruments Public School Teaching Experience
• West Hartford (CT) Public Schools, 1995 - 2008. • Stratford (CT) Public Schools, 1993 - 1995. Professional Experience - Conducting
• Music Director/Conductor, Monmouth Civic Orchestra, 2011 - present
• Director, Youth String Orchestra, WIU Community Music School, 2009 - present • Director, Brass Ensembles (junior high); 2004 – 2008 (Hartt Community Division) • Director, Concert Wind Ensemble (junior high); 1998 – 2008 (Hartt Community Division) • Co-Director, Concert Orchestra (junior high); 2000-2008 (Hartt Community Division) • Director, Prelude Ensemble (elementary/middle school orchestra); 1994 - 2000 • Director, First Baptist Church Band, 2001- 2005
• Director, King Philip Middle School 8th grade Brass Ensemble; (2000 - 2002) • Director, Brass Ensemble, Hartt Middle School Band Institute; 1999 - 2008 • Director, Stratford (CT) Middle School Honors Band; 1993 – 1995 Guest Conducting
• Illinois Music Educators Association District IV 2011 Festival—Junior Orchestra conductor • CT Southern Region Middle School Festival 2005—Band conductor
• Future Musicians Inc., All-State Middle School Band Festival 2005—Symphonic Band conductor • First Baptist Church Choir (2003)
• King Philip Middle School 8th grade Band (2003) • Plainfield High School Concert Band (2002)
• Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble (2001, 2003) Adjudication
• 2011 Solo and Ensemble Festival – Junior High (Macomb, IL) • 2010 IESA Contest (Junior High Band) – Macomb, IL • 2010 IHSA (High School Band) – Macomb, IL
• 2007 MENC In-Service Band Selection Committee
• 2005-2008 Connecticut Music Educators Association Honors Group Selection Committee
Professional Experience - Performance (Trumpet) • Knox-Galesburg Symphony (IL) 2010 - present • Quincy Symphony Orchestra (IL) 2010
• Lamoine (Faculty) Brass Quintet (IL), 2009 - 2010 • Wallingford Symphony (CT)
• Ivoryton Playhouse Pit Orchestra (CT) • Staten Island Symphony (NY)
• Greenwich Symphony Orchestra (NY)
• Manhattan Opera Association Orchestra (Principal) • American Brass Quintet (Guest Performer)
• Brass Ring (Guest Performer) • Aspen Festival Orchestra (CO)
• Bavarian Brass Band (Action Park, NJ)
• Manhattan Symphony Orchestra (Principal) (MSM) • Freelance trumpet player:
• 2008 – present (Illinois)
• 1990 - 2008 (Southern New England) • 1985 - 1990 (New York Metropolitan area) Professional Experience - Organizational
• Illinois Music Educators Association • Mentoring Chair, 2009-present
• NAfME: The National Association for Music Education • Technical reviewer for publications; 2008 - present • Online Band Mentor; January-2009, February-2007
• Chair for MENC National Conference Special Focus session, 2008 • Connecticut Music Educators Association
− 2007 – 2008, Member at large, Professional Affair Commission − 2005-2007 Chair, Professional Affairs Commission
− 2003-2005 Division Head, Curricular Resources Division • Connecticut State Department of Education; 1999 - 2008,
Beginning Educator Support and Training (BEST) program - Assistant Site Leader for Summer Scoring
- Trainer for portfolio assessors
- Seminar Leader for beginning music educators - Portfolio development and standard setting consultant
• The Hartt School Community Division, University of Hartford 1994 - 2008; Coordinator/Teacher, Hartt Instrumental Program 1992 - 1999, 2004 - present; Trumpet faculty
1992 - 1993; Instructor for music theory, music history, and musicianship programs (grades 3 - 12) • Hartt Summer Youth Music Festivals 1992, 1996- 2008; middle and high school levels
- Brass Ensemble, sectionals, chamber music, musicianship and improvisation classes • Pittsburgh, PA; summers 1997, 1998; music/movement for inner city youth (pre k - 8)
Research
− (2004). The effects of cooperative learning strategies on the music achievement of beginning instrumentalists (Doctoral dissertation, University of Hartford, 2004). Dissertation Abstracts International, 65, 2535.
Publications - Refereed Chapters
− (2005) Combining Cooperative Learning and Music Learning Theory. Runfolo, M. and Taggart, C. ed. Development and Practical Applications of Music Learning Theory. Chicago: G.I.A. Publications.
Articles
− (2011) Interview with Kumiko Fushima International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education Newsletter. 29 (1).
− (submitted for publication) Profound Music Education: Enduring Experiences. Music Educators Journal.
− (2010) Striving towards independence in music education. International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education Newsletter. 28(2).
Publications – Non-Refereed
− (2011) Now is the time to be daring! Illinois Music Educator. 72 (1), Fall.
− (2011) Mentoring the mentors for the 21st century and beyond Illinois Music Educator. 71 (3), Spring.
− (2010) Mentoring through Kaizen Illinois Music Educator. 71 (2), Winter.
− (2010) Mentoring through modeling: Just good old-fashioned teaching! Illinois Music Educator. 71 (1), Fall.
− (2009) Mentoring: A Sound investment for the future of quality music education Illinois Music Educator 70(2), Winter.
− (2006) Make time for music. Connecticut Music Educators Association News. 57(2), Winter.
− (2005) Curricular Resources for Connecticut’s Music Educators. Connecticut Music Educators Association News. 56(2), Winter.
− (2004) Building bridges for collaboration. Connecticut Music Educators Association News. 56(1), Fall.
− (1997) Independent and cooperative learning in the instrumental program. The GIML Audea. 3(2), Winter.
− (1995) The Hartt Instrumental Program. The GIML Audea. 1(3), Spring.
− (1995) Measurement and evaluation; A positive experience for students. The GIML Audea. 1(2), Winter.
Presentations/In-services - Refereed • Profound Music Education
Center for Applied Research in Musical Understanding (CARMU) (Pontiac, MI) 2011 • How do you know they are learning? Assessment strategies for music educators
Illinois Music Educators Association Conference (Peoria, IL), 2011 • Confidently assessing musical performance
Illinois Music Teachers National Association Conference (DeKalb, IL), 2010 • How do you know they are learning? Assessment techniques
Illinois Collegiate Music Educators Association Conference (Chicago, IL), 2010 • National Standards for early career educators
Illinois Music Educators Association In-Service (Peoria, IL), 2010 • Developing long lasting musicianship in band and orchestra
Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference (Madison, WI), 2009 • Developing independent learners in music education
Illinois Collegiate Music Educators Association Conference (Champaign-Urbana, IL), 2009 • Essential experiences in band and orchestra
Iowa Music Educators Association State In-Service (Ames, IA), 2008 • Essential experiences in instrumental music
Teacher’s Institute Regional Professional Development (Beardstown, IL), 2008 • Developing independent learners in music education
Teacher’s Institute Regional Professional Development (Beardstown, IL), 2008 • Developing Independent Learners - Preconference Focus Session
MENC National Music In-service Conference (Milwaukee, WI), 2008 • Developing independent musicians through cooperation and collaboration
CMEA Elementary General Music Conference (Storrs, CT), 2007 • Essential experiences in instrumental music
New England Band Directors Institute (Plymouth, NH), 2007 • Steps to success in beginning band
New England Band Directors Institute (Plymouth, NH), 2007 • Essential experiences in instrumental music
MENC Eastern Division Conference (Hartford, CT), 2007 • Cooperative Learning in Music Education
Orff World Music Corporation (Taipei, Taiwan), 2006 • Developing independent musicians through cooperative learning
Lyme/Old Lyme Public Schools In-service (Old Lyme, CT), 2006 • Cooperative learning strategies in music education
New Hampshire Music Educators Association Spring In-service Conference (Concord, NH), 2006 • Developing independent musicians in beginning instrumental music
New Hampshire Music Educators Association Spring In-service Conference (Concord, NH), 2006 • Cooperative learning and student interaction in music education
Rhode Island Music Educators Association Fall In-service Conference (Providence, RI), 2005 • Developing independent musicians in beginning instrumental music
Rhode Island Music Educators Association Fall In-service Conference (Providence, RI), 2005 • Cooperative learning and student interaction in music education
Connecticut Music Educators Association In-service Conference (Stamford, CT), 2005 • Developing independent musicians in beginning instrumental music
Connecticut Music Educators Association In-service Conference (Stamford, CT), 2005 • Let them talk in your rehearsal/music class! Cooperative learning theory, research, and applications Connecticut Music Educators Association In-service Conference (Danbury, CT), 2004 • Let them talk in your rehearsal/music class! Cooperative learning theory, research, and applications Massachusetts Music Educators Association In-service Conference (Danvers, MA), 2004
• Let them talk in your rehearsal/music class! Cooperative learning theory, research, and applications
New Jersey Music Educators Association In-service Conference (East Brunswick, NJ), 2004 • Reaching each student's inner musical instrument
Connecticut Early Childhood Education Council Conference (Monroe, CT), 1995 • Improvisation techniques for beginning instrumentalists with Dr. Christopher Azzara
Connecticut Music Educators Association In-service Conference (Waterbury, CT), 1995 • Music Learning: Shedding new light on effectively reaching a student's inner instrument
Connecticut Early Childhood Education Council Conference (Easton, CT), 1994 Presentations/In-services – Non-Refereed
• Profound Music Education: Standards, and 21st Century Skills – part deux
Music Department In-service, Quincy Public Schools (Quincy, IL) 2011 • Improvisation: Scary but critical in music education
CMENC chapter 717, WIU (Macomb, IL), 2011 • Profound Music Education: Standards, and 21st Century Skills
Music Department In-service, Quincy Public Schools (Quincy, IL) 2011 • Profound Music Education: Advocacy, Standards, and 21st Century Skills
Guest lecturer, Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL), 2010 • Arts to the Core: Valuing and Advocating for the Arts
Teacher’s Institute Regional Professional Development (Macomb, IL) 2009 • String Music Education: Practical ideas to start your program
District 185 In-Service, (Huntley, IL) 2009
• The Right Stuff! Practical, Penetrating and Profound Music Education Guest lecturer, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) 2009 • Standards-based teaching for student teachers in music
WIU Supervisors of student teaching (Macomb, IL) 2008 • Improvisation: the scary standard!
Illinois Collegiate Music Educators Association, WIU chapter (Macomb, IL) 2008 • Developing musicianship in concert band
National Band Association college chapter Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL) 2008 • Developing independent musicians in instrumental music
Milford Public Schools In-service (Milford, CT), 2005
• Building bridges through collaboration: rethinking music affiliate involvement in our state organization
Connecticut Music Educators Association Leadership Retreat (Mohegan Sun Resort, CT), 2004 • Dissertation presentation
Hartt School, Graduate Research Colloquium, (University of Hartford), 2004 • Dissertation presentation: Student performance: assessment and data analysis
Hartt School, Graduate Measurement and Evaluation Class, (University of Hartford), 2003 • Trumpet pedagogy for elementary instrumental music teachers
Curriculum and Staff Improvement, West Hartford (CT) Public Schools, 2003 • Portfolio Scoring Training for Summer Scorers
BEST Summer Scoring Session, (Quinnipiac University, CT), 2003 • Portfolio preparation for beginning music educators - Introduction to the Artistic Processes BEST seminar: Dodd Middle School (Cheshire, CT), 2003
• Portfolio preparation for beginning music educators - Planning and Implementation BEST seminar: Rocky Hill HS (Rocky Hill, CT), 2002
• Lesson design and strategies for effective music learning
Western Connecticut State University; Undergraduate Methods Class, 2001 • Trumpet pedagogy for instrumental music teachers
• Music Learning Theory and Application
K - 12 Music Department In-service, Huntington (NY) Public Schools, 1997 • Music curriculum in the classroom: Teaching and singing rote songs
K - 2 District-wide grade level meeting, Stratford (CT) Public Schools, 1994 Professional and Academic Service
International
• International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education: Executive Board member (2008 – present)
National
• NAfME: The National Association for Music Education
o Music Educators Journal Advisory Board (2008 – present)
o Eastern Division Conference – planning committee/performing group selection committee/conference administration, 2007
University
• Western Illinois University - University Committees o Council for Instruction Technology
o Advisory Committee for Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research, o Provost's Awards of Excellence in Multicultural Teaching Committee Department
• School of Music Committees - Music Education, Graduate Studies, Masters Thesis, Faculty Search
• Advisor for NAfME and ASTA collegiate student chapters Community
• Director, Community Music School
Professional Memberships
− NAfME: The National Association for Music Education − Illinois Music Educators Association
− American String Teachers Association − University Professionals of Illinois
