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Upcoming Symposium on Music Teacher Education and “The State(s) of Music Education”

Curious about the latest research and thinking on music education from the perspectives of music teacher educators? Take a look at the schedule for the upcoming Symposium on Music Teacher Education taking place at UNC Greensboro Sept 26-28. The program looks fantastic and is sure to generate a buzz regarding the current state and future of music teacher education along with implications for K-12 music programs. I’m looking forward to presenting with my colleagues Marg Schmidt, Sandy Stauffer, and Jill… Read More »Upcoming Symposium on Music Teacher Education and “The State(s) of Music Education”

Philosophical thinking & Music Education: International Symposium on the Philosophy of Music Education IX

If you did not attend the International Symposium on the Philosophy of Music Education (ISPME) IX you can read Roger Mantie’s reflections on the conference. Mantie speaks about the importance of “grappling with big questions” and how ISPME fosters a community where this can occur. Whether or not one attends ISPME, philosophical thinking can occur in our own practice ranging from curriculum development and planning to department meetings and casual conversations while “talking shop.” The field is certainly stronger due… Read More »Philosophical thinking & Music Education: International Symposium on the Philosophy of Music Education IX

Mountain Lake Colloquium 2013 General Music & Music Teacher Education

I always look forward to the Mountain Lake Colloquium for teachers of general music methods. This conference addresses issues related to those in music teacher education who focus on general music. It is a wonderful conference and community. This year’s conference will focus on the theme “re-visioning and re-inventing our music teacher education practices and perspectives, culturally relevant pedagogy, and building community through music.” The 2013 Mountain Lake Colloquium will include Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings and Dr. Ysaye Barnwell as keynote… Read More »Mountain Lake Colloquium 2013 General Music & Music Teacher Education

New Directions in Music Education: 2011 (Revitalizing Middle and High School Music)

If you teach music at the secondary level or have interest in doing so at some point, consider attending the 2011 New Directions in Music Education: Revitalizing Middle and High School Music Conference at Michigan State University this Oct. 6-8 The New Directions conference is designed to appeal to pre-service and practicing music educators as well as those in higher education. Here is the conference program – it looks fabulous. Additional information can be found on the New Directions conference… Read More »New Directions in Music Education: 2011 (Revitalizing Middle and High School Music)

Women, music, and music education: FTM11 Conference

When you think of the history of music education do the names Frances Clark, Lila Belle Pitts, and Julia Crane ring a bell? How about Mabelle Glenn, Marguerite Hood, Eunice Boardman, or Consuela Lee? All of these women and of course countless others had, and continue to have, a tremendous impact on music education. In light of the upcoming Feminist Theory and Music Confernce or FTM11 conference at Arizona State University, we might pause to reflect on ways that music… Read More »Women, music, and music education: FTM11 Conference