2025 Symposium on Music Teacher Education

At a Breaking Point: The Impact of Workload on Mental Health in Music Education Majors
Ashley D. Allen (University of Southern Mississippi), Andrea Maas (University of Vermont)

Validation of the Core Flow State Scale for Music Performance
Jeff Barbee (Ohio State University), Nancy Summitt (Central Michigan University)

The State of Music Education in Hawai’i: Evaluating Access through the Opportunity to Learn Standards
Kim Barclift (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa)

Pregnancy and Motherhood during the Pre-tenure Years in Music Teacher Education: A Phenomenology
Vanessa L. Bond (Rowan University)

From Campus to Countryside: Reinvigorating Music Teacher Preparation for Rural Realities
Emily Chapman (Fort Hays State University)

Identity, Agency, and Leadership in the Student Teaching Experience: A Multiple Case Study
Colleen Conway (University of Michigan), Thomas Flynn (University of Michigan), Zachary Nenaber (University of Michigan)

Who Earns a Master’s in Music Education? Demographics, Disparities, and Degrees
David DeAngelis (Syracuse University)

Fostering Resilient Learners- It’s OK to Be Not-OK
Jessica DeKleva (Loyola University), Crystal Berner (Oakland University)

Enhancing Teachers’ Understanding of Culturally Responsive Teaching Through Professional Development
Lauren Diaz (Lander University)

Not Just Teaching, Becoming: The Reflective Teacher’s Role in Students’ Subjectification
Xiao Dong (Western University)

Don’t Stop Believin’ Navigating Growth, Shifts, and Meaning as Mid- to Late-Career Music Teacher Educators
Jay Dorfman (Kent State University), Nathan Kruse (Case Western Reserve University), Linda Thornton (Pennsylvania State University)

A S.W.O.C Analysis of Jazz Improvisation Instruction Utilizing Bichronous Learning Environments
Lonnie Easter (University of Oklahoma)

“Queericulum” in Music Education: Revising Curricula through a Critical Friendship
John Okley Egger (Purdue University Fort Wayne), William Sauerland (Purdue University Fort Wayne)

Alumni Experiences of Diversity and Community Engagement in Postsecondary Music Curricula
Christian M. Folk (University of Texas-Austin), Angie L. Miller (Indiana University)

Blurring the Ethnic Boundaries: Teaching African American Spirituals as a Cultural Outsider
Michelle Z. Gibson (California State University Long Beach)

One for All and All for One: A Scaffolded Framework for Individual Vocal Development within an Ensemble Context
Jeanne Goffi-Fynn (Columbia University, Teachers College), Chris Citera (Columbia University, Teachers College), Emily Hudson (Columbia University, Teachers College)

What Is Value? Perspectives from Psychology and Philosophy
Jason B. Gossett (West Virginia University)

“There’s Nothin’ Better than Bein’ Together”: Cultivating Communtiy in a Choir for Adults with Disabilities
Stephanie J. Gregoire (University of Illinois Chicago), Sarah J. Bartolome (Northwestern University)

Integrated Arts Teaching Efficacy: An Adaptation of the STEBI-B Efficacy Instrument
Kristin Harney (Montana State University), Daniel Johnson (University of North Carolina Wilmington), Amorette Languell-Pudelka (Northern Michigan University)

Development and Validation of the Music Teacher Candidate Assessment
Phillip M. Hash (Illinois State University)

How Do Music Teachers Study Scores and Plan for Teaching?
Robin S. Heinsen (Miami University), Laura K. Hicken (Bowling Green State University)

Navigating Change and Upheaval in One Music Education Doctoral Program
Stuart Chapman Hill (Michigan State University), Karen Salvador (Michigan State University)

Off-the-Podium Overload: Addressing the Administrative Gaps in Music Ed Curricula
Ashley Hokenson (George Mason University)

Harmony and Healing: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Choral Repertoire in Secondary Education
Erika L. Jackson (California State University Fullerton)

Self-Compassion and Injury in University Music Students
Jamey Kelley (University of North Texas)

Impact of Changes to Music Teacher Licensure: A Statewide Study
Amy Lewis (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Laura Dunbar (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire), David Potter (University of Wisconsin-Superior), Jenny Hutton (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Donna Hewitt (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)

Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom: Designing a Trauma-Informed Undergraduate Elementary Music Methods Course from the Perspective of a Music Teacher Educator with Complex TraumaI
Melissa A. Lloyd (University of Louisville)

Harmonies and Hierarchies: A Critical Examination of High School Band Culture
Anne Martin (University of New Mexico)

Perfectionism, Burnout, and the Mitigating Role of Self-Compassion among Undergraduate Music Majors
Mark Montemayor (University of North Texas), Brian A. Silvey (University of Missouri), Ethan L. Murphy (Florida State University)

A Survey of Secondary Instrumental Music Educators’ Perceptions of Undergraduate Preparation to Teach in Disparate Locales
Elise M. Naber-Allen (Georgia College and State University)

Random Acts of Music: A Collection of Service Projects
Michele Paynter Paise (Morehead State University)

K-12 Music Educators Stated Personal Criteria for Assigning Students to Percussion Sections of Large Ensembles
Lou Pearson (Central Washington University)

Job Satisfaction for First-Year Teachers in Rural Music Education
Isaac Price (West Virginia University)

Social Comparison and Academic Anxiety Among Music Education Undergraduates
Thomas J. Rinn (Texas State University)

The Mental Wellness of Music Educators Teaching in the Aftermath of a Disaster
Natalie Steele Royston (Iowa State University), Sarah Van Dusen (Iowa State University)

When the Curriculum Can’t Speak: Fugitive Pedagogies in Music Education
Lorenzo Sánchez-Gatt (Boston University)

Towards Becoming: A Case Study Exploring Induction into Higher Education for Early Career Music Teacher Educators
Elizabeth Schultz (University of Florida), Megan Sheridan (University of Florida)

Secondary Music Teachers’ Ensemble-Related Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Inclusion of Students with Developmental Disabilities
Heather Nelson Shouldice (Eastern Michigan University)

Rural School-University Partnerships: Preservice Teacher Perspectives of Practicum Experiences Prior to Student-Teaching
Crystal Sieger (University of Wyoming), Brian Redmond (Albany County (WY) School District No.1)

Teacher Immediacy Behaviors in the Secondary Choral and Instrumental Ensemble Settings: A Descriptive Study
Laura Singletary (Texas Christian University); Marla Ringel (Texas Christian University)

Trauma-informed and Inclusive Pedagogy: A Model for an Integrated Curriculum for Pre-service Educators
Jacqueline C. Smith (Boston University), Tawnya D. Smith (Boston University)

North Carolina and Virginia Elementary General Music Teachers’ Perceptions of Ukulele in the Classroom
Raychl Smith (East Carolina University), Jacqueline Secoy (Longwood University)

Many Streams, One River: Multimusical Educators in the K-12 Music Classroom
Anand Raj Sukumaran (Hope College)

The Effects of Instructor Vocal Experience, Participant Primary Instrument, and Modeling Modality on Recognition of Musical Elements Transmitted via Model
Corey Sullivan (Texas Tech University), Shauna Pickens (Texas Tech University)

The Development and Recognition of Empathy in Preservice Music Teachers
Jacquelyn Tabone (University of Lousiana at Monroe)

Teacher Noticing and Presence in Two High School Choral Classrooms
Jessica Vaughan-Marra (Seton Hill University), Christopher M. Marra (Seton Hill University)

Exploring Creative Musical Activities with Preservice Instrumental Music Educators in Band Fieldwork Settings
Mike Vecchio (University of Illinois)

Authentic Context Learning in Choral Methods: An Analysis of Course Documents and Music Teacher Educator Perspectives
Alicia Canterbury Vorel (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), Elizabeth Richardson Hearn (University of Mississippi)

At the Crossroads: Professional Identity of Mid-Career Elementary Music Teachers in China
Xizi Zang (Indiana University)

• Applying for a Position
• Interviewing and Negotiating for a Position
• Pursuing Scholarly Writing and Publication
• Dissertating
• Marketing yourself/aligning skills with various career options
• Finding and maintaining support and wellness

Schrott Center

Advancing Teacher Recruitment and Entry (MTPAC)
Carlos Abril (University of Miami), Jacob Berglin (Western Michigan University), Jared Rawlings (University of Maryland), Tiger Robison (University of Wyoming), Aaron Wacker (Washington State University)

Lilly Hall 110

Facilitating access to global music experiences: peace education through a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project
Claudia Calì (Queens College-CUNY)

Lilly Hall 120

What kind of music education do secondary students need?: A Policy Analysis using the Eightfold Path
Carla Aguilar (Metropolitan State University of Denver)

Lilly Hall 124

Changing Perceptions From College to Classroom: Creative Musical Activities Among Early Career Music Teachers
Brent C. Talbot (University of Illinois Chicago), Erik Piazza (Webster, NY School District)

Lilly Hall 141

Exploring Latine Preservice Music Teachers’ Secondary Schooling Experiences Near the U.S.-Mexico Border
Crystal Lynn Gerrard (University of North Texas)

Lilly Hall 145

Leaving Academia: The Experiences of Former Music Teacher Educators
Lisa Martin (Ohio University), Christina Herman (Colorado State University)

Dugan Hall 118

Disrupting the Commonplace: A Critical Literacy Framework for Music Teacher Education
Michelle Neubauer (Boston University), Kelly Bylica (Boston University)

Dugan Hall 121

Critical Junctures: Disruptions in Black Male Musicianship Pathways and Implications for Music Education Policy and Practice
Colin Walters (University of Connecticut), Drew X. Coles (Bard College), Adrian D. Barnes (Rowan University)

Dugan Hall 203

Identity Negotiations through Conducting Research: S-STEP of Three Music Teacher Educators
Kristen Pellegrino (University of Texas-San Antonio), Erik Johnson (Colorado State University), Cynthia L. Wagoner (East Carolina University)

• CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CURRICULUM – Dugan Hall 118
• CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION – Lilly Hall 120
• MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATORS: RECRUITMENT, PREPARATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Dugan Hall 121
• MUSIC TEACHER HEALTH AND WELLNESS – Dugan Hall 203
• MUSIC TEACHER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT – Lilly Hall 110
• POLICY – Dugan Hall 218/221
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS – Lilly Hall 112
• PROGRAM ADMISSION, ASSESSMENT, AND ALIGNMENT – Lilly Hall 124
• SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS – Lilly Hall 133
• SUPPORTING BEGINNING MUSIC TEACHERS – Lilly Hall 141
• TEACHER RECRUITMENT – Lilly Hall 145

Schrott Center

Stewards of Tradition, Agents of Change: Teacher Educator Agency in Orff Schulwerk Professional Development
Diana Hawley (University of St. Thomas)

Lilly Hall 110

A Conversation Analysis of Social Interactions in High School Concert Band Rehearsals
Christina Herman (Colorado State University)

Lilly Hall 120

Reimagining Music Teacher Assessment: An Arts-Based Alternative to the TPA
George Nicholson (University of Delaware)

Lilly Hall 124

Pedagogical Onboarding: Whose Responsibility is to Educate Reviewers?
Patrick Schmidt (Teachers College), Cara Bernard (University of Connecticut), Lauren Richerme (Indiana University), Lisa Martin (Ohio University)

Lilly Hall 141

Supporting Popular Musicians in Undergraduate Music Education Programs
John Coggiola (Syracuse University), Wendy Moy (Syracuse University), David DeAngelis (Syracuse University)

Lilly Hall 145

Lightning Talks
Ethical Dilemmas of Music Education and Music Teacher Education under Authoritarian Regimes
Cameron Elliott (University of Miami)

Exploring Gender Imbalance Among Music Teachers in China
Yunhong Zhu (Boston University)

Dugan Hall 118

Becoming, Not Arriving: Three Music Educators’ Journeys Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Elizabeth M. Weikle (University of Maryland, College Park), Drew X. Coles (Bard College)

Dugan Hall 121

“Disruptive” Field Experiences in Introductory Music Education Coursework
Becky Marsh (Butler University), Penny Dimmick (Butler University)

Dugan Hall 203

Professional Development as a Site for Renewal and Reinvigoration: Fostering an Inclusive Community for Urban Music Educators
Julia Shaw (Indiana University), Pam Welsh-Huggins (Columbus (OH) City Schools)

Schrott Center

Mind the Gap: Bridging UK and US Approaches to Musician Well-being in Education
Rebecca Keller (Royal College of Music)

Lilly Hall 110

Barriers and Bridges to Becoming a Music Teacher
Angela Munroe (West Virginia University), Jason Gossett (West Virginia University)

Lilly Hall 120

Dylan’s Story: Navigating a Journey Toward Preservice Music Education as a Neurodivergent Student
Don Taylor (University of North Texas), Dylan Garcia (University of North Texas)

Lilly Hall 124

Advocacy in Praxis: Perspectives from a Music Education Advocate Who Instigated a Statewide Student Teacher Stipend Program
David N. Sanderson (University of South Dakota)

Lilly Hall 141

An Examination of Assessment Practices Among Secondary Instrumental Teachers
Benjamin C. Helton (Case Western Reserve University), Emmett O’Leary (University of Tennessee-Knoxville)

Lilly Hall 145

A Phenomenology of Attrition in Second-Stage High School Instrumental Music Educators 
Laura Bock (The University of Texas at Austin)

Dugan Hall 118

Lightning Talks
Redefining Music Literacy: Strategizing Curricular Approaches to Multimodal Music Learning
Ben Kambs (Oklahoma State University), Saleel Menon (Rutgers University)

Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Music Education Majors
Stacy Paparone (Grove City College)

Dugan Hall 121

Music Education Alumni Speak Out: Insights from the 2022 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project Survey
Christian M. Folk (University of Texas-Austin), Angie L. Miller (Indiana University)

Dugan Hall 203

Shifting Men-tality”: Amplifying the Allyship of Men in Music Education
Melissa Baughman (University of Oklahoma)

Lilly Hall 110

Music Education Barriers into Upper Division Curriculum
Rachel Sorenson (Kennesaw State University), Victoria Warnet Richter (Columbus State University), Kenna Veronee (Georgia Southern University)

Lilly Hall 112

AI in the Music Teacher Education Curriculum: Navigating Promise, Pitfalls, and Pedagogy
William I. Bauer (University of Florida), Emmett O’Leary (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)

Lilly Hall 120

Navigating vitriol around “Gender Ideology”: The impact on gender diversity in music education
Justin Caithaml (University of Bridgeport), Joshua Palkki (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Lilly Hall 133

Immigrant-Inclusive Classrooms: Reimagining Music Education and Teacher Preparation
Amy Melton (The University of Texas at Austin), Giulia Ripani (Johns Hopkins University), Claudia Calì (Queens College – CUNY), Carlos Abril (University of Miami)

Lilly Hall 141

The future of the part-time master’s degree in music education: What is needed, what is possible?
David A. Rickels (University of Colorado Boulder), Kelly A. Parkes (University of Colorado Boulder), Kimberly H. Councill (University of Utah), Annalise Goetz (Aspen Creek K-8 School)

Lilly Hall 145

Case Studies for Building Leadership Capacity: MTEs as Higher Education Leaders
Ann Marie Stanley (Penn State University), Kimberly Councill (The University of Utah), Jared Rawlings (University of Maryland)

Dugan Hall 118

Critically Examining Music Education Curriculum: Its Impact on Rural Schools
Daniel Johnson (University of North Carolina Wilmington), Melody Causby (The University of Southern Mississippi), Amorette Languell-Pudelka (Northern Michigan University), Angela Munroe (West Virginia University), Eric Pennello (The University of Oklahoma), & David Sanderson (University of South Dakota)

Dugan Hall 121

Motherhood in the Music Education Academy: Time for Structural Change
Bridget Sweet (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign), Kate Fitzpatrick-Harnish (University of Michigan), Tami J. Draves (University of North Carolina Greensboro), Jacqueline Henninger (Texas Tech University), Vanessa L. Bond (Rowan University), Elizabeth Cassidy Parker (Temple University), Lisa Huisman Koops (Case Western Reserve University), Linda Thornton (Penn State University)

Dugan Hall 203

To Publish or Not to Publish Dissertation Research as an Article? That is the Question!
Wendy L Sims (University of Missouri), Faith Hall (Louisiana State University), Aaron T. Wacker (Washington State University)

Dugan Hall 218/221

Telling Our Stories: The Power of People of Color’s Narratives about Race and Identity in Music Education 
Christopher Cayari (Purdue University) Paula Grissom Broughton (Spelman College), Sangmi Kang (Eastman School of Music), Terriee Pope (Concordia University Chicago), Darrin Thornton (Pennsylvania State University), and Tatyana Louis-Jacques (University of North Texas)

Schrott Center

Sound Minds: Addressing Mental Health in Undergraduate Music Education
Phillip M. Hash (Illinois State University), Erin Bailey (Brigham Young University)

Lilly Hall 110

The Impact of Divisive Concepts Laws on Music Education: An Investigation of Georgia Public School Music Teacher Perceptions
Dominique Petite (Kennesaw State University), Nancy Conley (Kennesaw State University)

Lilly Hall 120

Toward a Generative Model of Music Teacher Education: A Framework for Course Design
Kari Adams (University of North Carolina-Greensboro), Olivia G. Tucker (University of Utah)

Lilly Hall 124

Building Leadership Capacity Through Music Teacher Education
Kimberly Councill (The University of Utah), Ann Marie Stanley (Penn State University), Jared Rawlings (University of Maryland)

Lilly Hall 141

Embedding SEL in Music Teacher Preparation: Strategies to Renew, Reinvigorate, and Recharge
Kathleen A. Melago (Slippery Rock University), Scott N. Edgar (Lake Forest College)

Lilly Hall 145

Lightning Talks
Multicultural Competence in Pre-service Music Teacher Preparation
Holly L. Pippin (University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa)

Beyond Burnout: Building Career Ecologies for Music Educators from Diverse Backgrounds
GeJin Wang (Ohio State University)

Dugan Hall 118

Enacting Presence: Exploring In-service Music Educators’ Understandings of Relationships in a Collaborative Teacher Study Group
Sommer Forrester (University of Massachusetts-Boston), Kelly Bylica (Boston University)

Dugan Hall 121

Beyond the Notes: Teaching and Learning Music at Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
Paula A. Grissom-Broughton (Spelman College)

Dugan Hall 203

The Duality of Mental Health and Job Satisfaction in Music Educators 
Natalie Steele Royston (Iowa State University), Phillip D. Payne (Kansas State University)

The Nature of Classroom Community in a Songwriting Course
Mark C. Adams (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Upgrading with Ungrading: Four Stories in Music Teacher Education
Carla Aguilar (Metropolitan State University of Denver), Margaret Berg (University of Colorado), Linda Thornton (The Pennsylvania State University), Krissie Weimer (University of Northern Colorado)

Composing Resilience: A Narrative of a Neurodivergent Preservice Music Teacher
Jennifer P. Aikey (University of North Carolina Greensboro)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Elementary Music Educators’ Perspectives on Teaching in Schools with English Learners
Julie K. Bannerman (University of Alabama)

College Music Majors as Mentors in a Youth Community Choir
Jacob Berglin (Western Michigan University), Molly Perrin (Western Michigan University)

Predictive Relationships Between Nonperformance Variables and Non-Competitive Marching Band Ratings
Matthew A. Boswell (Missouri State University), Todd Daniel (Missouri State University)

Supporting Invisible Challenges: Empowering Band Students with Autoimmune Diseases
Amy J. Bovin (University of Tampa)

Rising to the Challenge: Promoting Inclusivity through Holistic Preservice Training
Noah Brant (University of North Carolina-Greensboro), Marcis Bravo (Ohio University), Emily Talley (Ohio University)

Adding Music Technology Courses to Graduate Music Education Studies
James D. Doyle (University of Oklahoma)

Something Must Change: The Challenge of Breadth vs. Depth and the K-12 Music Licensure
Christopher N. Ferrell (University of Florida)

Navigating the Music Education Doctoral Journey: Maintaining Self-Identity, Creativity, Perseverance, and Mental Wellness
Jessica L. Gallagher-Steuver (Case Western Reserve University), Dennis Giotta (Case Western Reserve University), Casidy Reed (Case Western Reserve University), Lauren Hodgson (Case Western Reserve University)

Creativity: A Tale of Two Studies
Eva George (Pennsylvania State University)

A Collaborative Vocal Community: A Pedagogical Model for Vocal, Musical, and Social Development
Jeanne Goffi-Fynn (Columbia University, Teachers College)

Middle School Orchestra Teachers’ Perceptions on Student Autonomy Support
Louanne Greer (University of North Texas)

The Sound Within: A Narrative Study of an Autistic Pre-Service Music Educator’s Journey
Jamie M. Gunther (Longy School of Music of Bard College), Keoni E. Smith (Needham Public Schools)

A Critical Autoethnography of Music Teacher Education: A Neurodiversity and Critical Disability Studies Perspective
Adam G. Harry (University of Iowa)

Bandura Education in the North American Diaspora: Preserving the Legacy of Ukrainian Music
Nick Hladio (University of Texas at San Antonio)

Breaking the Replication Cycle and Reinvigorating Music Teacher Education
Sara K. Jones (DePaul University), Jacqueline Kelly-McHale (DePaul University)

Blending Tradition with Innovation: The Experiences of Conductors Using Technology for Practice & Education
Rebecca Keller (Royal College of Music)

Curating an Environment: Using Self-Determination Theory as a Framework for Classroom Design of Secondary General Music
Qingqing Kong (Eastman School of Music), Jack Earnhart (University of Rochester)

Mentoring in Music Education: Challenges, Solutions, and Sustainable Practices
Matthew Koperniak (Fulton County Schools), Josh Byrd (University of West Georgia)

What Phenomenological Research Tells Us about Music Teachers’ Lived Experience: A Systematic Literature Review
TaeYoung Kwon (Georgia State University)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

A Systematic Review of the FACETS Model in Teacher Preparation and General Music Classrooms
Julius Kyakuwa (University of Oregon)

The Effects of Exposure to Gugak on Its Preference of Upper-grade Elementary School Children
Rowoon Lee (University of Florida)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Navigating Curricular Change: A Music Education Case Study at The Pennsylvania State University
Dustin E. Mallory (Pennsylvania State University)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

“I Have Rights in About 12 States” My Story as a Transgender Preservice Music Educator
Max McAdams (University of Wyoming), Tiger Robison (University of Wyoming)

Exploring the Motivations of Cooperating Music Teachers in Maryland: A Mixed Methods Study
Lauren McGinley (University of Maryland), Stacia Pratt (University of Maryland)

Informal Music Learning in Undergraduate General Music Education Methods Courses
Seth N. McKnight (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)

Crossing Cultures in Music Education: A Collaborative Autoethnography of Transnational Music Educators’ Identity Development and Challenges
Kimia Peykarzadeh (Eastman School of Music), Zhilin Zhang (Eastman School of Music)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

The Impact of AI Piano Practice Software: A Multi-Case Study of Students, Parents, and Teachers in Chinese Elementary Music Education
WU Qixin (Southampton University)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

“We shouldn’t have to fight every step of the way”: Disabled Perspectives on Accommodation in Music Teacher Education
Jesse Rathgeber (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Sarah Stelzer (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

The Effects of Post-Performance Director Behaviors on Perceptions of Jazz Ensemble Performance Quality and Conductor Competence
Victoria Warnet Richter (Columbus State University), Kenna Veronee (Georgia Southern Univeristy)

“Who is actually inclusive out there?” Experiences of a Preservice Music Teacher as Researcher Investigating High-Achieving and Inclusive Secondary Band Programs
Leah Rose (University of Wyoming), Tiger Robison (University of Wyoming)

Blending Styles and Building Community: Insights from the Young Musicians of Alamance Community Music Program
Michelle A. Rose (Catawba College), Casey H. Collins (Appalachian State University)

Promoting Individual Vocal Growth in the Choral Rehearsal
Rebekka Rosen (Greenwich Public Schools, Teachers College Columbia University)

A Content Analysis of Nontraditional Music Education Concentrations in the United States
Ilani Santos (University of Florida)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Undergraduate Pre-Service Music Educators’ Resilience to Challenges
Matthew D. Schatt (University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music)

A Comparative Content Analysis of State and National Music Education Standards
Alec D. Scherer (Texas State University), Bradley J. Regier (Kansas State University), Aaron T. Wacker (Washington State University)

Inspiring Early Career Music Teachers’ Pedagogical Creativity
Jonathan Schaller (SUNY Potsdam)

Student Teacher Journaling as a Tool for Reflection and Identity Development
Rachel Sorenson (Kennesaw State University)

Addressing Students’ Psychological Needs Through Participation in Orchestra
Kathleen Stebal (University of Michigan), Michael Hopkins (University of Michigan)

Dimensions of Culturally Responsive Education in the K-12 String Music Classroom: A Case Study
Rey Sunglao (University of Miami)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Administrative Perspectives on AI Policy Implementation: A Comparative Analysis of Music-Focused Higher Education Institutions
Stacey Swanson (University of Miami)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

“We’re All in This Together”: A Noncompetitive High School Band Program
Olivia G. Tucker (University of Utah)

Care and Solidarity: Discourse Contributions in a Lab Class Setting
Alicia Canterbury Vorel (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), Darryl Coan (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)

Crossing the Dignity Threshold: Retaining Diverse Music Educators through Structural Support
GeJin Wang (Ohio State University)

Sources of Teacher Self-Efficacy of Music Student Teachers
Julia Weinstein (Saint Mary’s College: Notre Dame)

Expanding Arts and Music Opportunities for California Public School Students: A Process Evaluation of Proposition 28
Bri’Ann F. Wright (California State University Fullerton)

Evaluating the Impact of MacPhail Project Amplify: Music Educators’ Perceptions
Zishan Xiong (University of Minnesota), Keitha Hamann (University of Minnesota), Catherine Grimm (University of Minnesota), Tsai-Rung Li (University of Minnesota), Akosua Addo (University of Minnesota), Danni Gilbert (University of Minnesota), Zaiyang Xu (University of Minnesota), Xiaowei Guo (University of Minnesota), Louba Hammad (University of Minnesota)

Examining the Relationship Between Singing Self-Efficacy and Singing Accuracy of Instrumental Music Education Majors
Kexin Xu (Tennessee Tech University), Jeremy N. Manternach (University of Iowa)

The Academic Identity Among Chinese Undergraduate Music Education Majors: A Grounded Theory Study
Zaiyang Xu (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

A Descriptive Analysis of Required and “Choice” Beginning Treble Choir Literature at State Choral Assessments
Melissa Roth Young (University of North Texas)

Parental Involvement in Middle School Students’ Extracurricular Music Learning in China: A Multiple Case Study
Yiqing Zhu (University of Florida)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

• Pursuing Scholarly Writing and Publication
• Navigating and Achieving Promotions
• Supporting Middle- and Later-Career MTEs
• Thriving as an MTE at a Smaller Institution/Building Community and Combating Isolation as an MTE
• Finding and maintaining support and wellness
• Nurturing Research Agendas

Fostering a Responsive Pedagogy through Improvisation Professional Development
Kimberly Ankney (Christopher Newport University)

Rethinking Success and Power in School-University Partnerships
Kim Barclift (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa)

Choral Counterspaces: Exploring Trans and Gender-Expansive Choirs and Implications for Music Teacher Education
Dillon E. Beede (Teachers College, Columbia University & Wilson College)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Arts Education and Site-Based Management
Tina Beveridge (George Mason University), Wendy Gunther (Santa Fe College)

Strategies for Supporting Developing Jazzgirls
Natalie Boeyink (Indiana University Jacobs School of Music)

Elevating Student Voice in the Instrumental Music Classroom
Kelsey Dewar (University of Michigan)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Reflective Practice as Pedagogy: Supporting Metacognitive Development in Violin Students
Xiao Dong (Western University)

Keys to Authenticity: Investigating Content, Context, and Cultural Information within Piano Method Books
Anna Dunbar (University of Oklahoma)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Mid-degree Music Education Majors as a Form of Program Evaluation
Alison Farley (University of Georgia), Kristen Lynch (University of Georgia)

“I Get Many New Teaching Ideas From Social Media!”: Navigating Digital Media as Teacher Learning in Music Teacher Education
Kyle T. Gray (West Virginia University), Theresa Hoover (Arizona State University; East Carolina University), Evan Powers (University of North Texas), Daniel Taylor (Vanderbilt University)

A Mixed Methods Investigation of Burnout and Impostor Phenomenon Among Music Education Graduate Assistants
Jessica Haley (University of Maryland), Mackenzie Heaney (University of Oklahoma), and Amy Sierzega (university of New Hampshire)

Music Teacher Perceptions, Attitudes and Implementation of Language Arts Integration in Pennsylvania Public Schools
Suzanne Hall (Temple University)

A Pilot Study of Kodàly Levels Participants: Who They Are, What They Need, and How They Grow in Confidence
Becky Halliday (University of Montevallo), Michele Paynter Paise (Morehead State University)

Inservice Teacher Perceptions of an Immersive International Cultural Experience
Marshall Haning (University of Florida)

Curricular Perspectives of Music Teacher Education Program Leaders Internationally: A Paired Depth Interview Study
Josef Hanson (University of Memphis)

Somewhere in the Middle: A Multiple Case Study of Professional Identity in Music Education Graduate Students
Mackenzie Heaney (University of Oklahoma)

An Investigation of the Motivations and Perceived Benefits of Podcast Listening among In-Service Music Teachers
Theresa Hoover (Arizona State University, East Carolina University)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Generative AI in General Music Methods Courses: Cultivating Discernment among Preservice Music Teachers
Sangmi Kang (Eastman School of Music), Samantha Webber (Eastman School of Music), Zhilin Zhang (Eastman School of Music)

High School Instrumentalists’ Perceptions of Success in Music Activities
Steve Kelly (Florida State University)

Breaking Barriers: A Preliminary Study on Inclusive Recruitment in Kenyan Music Teacher Education under the Competency-Based Education
Kevin Akumonyo Kimtai (University of Florida)

Focussed Feedback: Improving Lesson Effectiveness, Intention and Future Implications for Music Educators
Danielle Ong Min Lee (University of North Carolina Greensboro)

Empowering Marginalized East Asian Students in North American School Music
Jonathan Sang-Joon Lee (Boston University)

Project-Based Music Learning Through Digital Technology in School Music Education
Jonathan Sang-Joon Lee (Boston University)

Addressing the Research-Practice Gap through Replication-Based Undergraduate Research Projects
Tatyana C. Louis-Jacques (University of North Texas), Sean Powell (University of North Texas)

Exploring the Experiences of Queer BIPOC Music Educators
Tatyana C. Louis-Jacques (University of North Texas)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Retaining BIPOC Music Teachers: A Case Study
Frank Martignetti (Independent Scholar)

Exploring Music Teachers with Disabilities’ Sense of Belonging
Whitney Mayo (University of North Dakota), Erika Knapp (Texas Woman’s University)

Positive Psychological Capitol, Job Satisfaction, and Music Teacher Certification Pathways: A Secondary Statistical Analysis
Lauren McGinley (University of Maryland)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

What makes a performance “expressive?”
Marina C. McLerran (Towson University)

Laying the Foundation for Community Building through Music
Abby Gail Means (Indiana State University), Lyn Schraer-Joiner (Kean University)

The Relevance of Trauma-Informed Practices for Teachers of Student Immigrants
Amy Melton (The University of Texas at Austin)

The Institutional Satisfaction, Career Paths, and Financial Status of Undergraduate Music Program Alumni in the United States
Peter Miksza (Indiana University)

Cultivating an Equitable Music Teacher Pipeline: An Examination of Student-teacher Demographic Matching Effects
David S. Miller (University of Kentucky), David Dockan (Louisiana State University)

Measuring Traditionalist and Progressive Views on Ensemble Teaching Among Preservice Teachers
Mark Montemayor (University of North Texas), Sarah Hamilton (University of North Texas), Julianna LoBiondo (University of New Mexico)

Adjudicating for All: Navigating Equity in Music Performance Assessments
Zachary Nenaber (University of Michigan)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Racial-Ability Ideologies, Disciplinary Perspectives and Curricular Decision-Making in Music Integration
Ellen Oberto (University of Illinois Chicago)

Artificial Intelligence: Limitations and Benefits for Creativity in Music Education
Chase Remsburg (Indiana University)

Still Walking the Walk: Substitute Teaching in K-12 Music Programs as a Music Teacher Educator
David A. Rickels (University of Colorado Boulder)

The Role of Socioeconomic Status in Shaping International Students’ Music Journeys in Higher Education
Shi Shi (Indiana University)

University Music Student Sense of Belonging
Heather Nelson Shouldice (Eastern Michigan University)

Repertoire Selection in Choral Methods Classes: Thematic Intersections in Literature and Methods Books
Katie Smith (University of Michigan)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Two Teachers’ Post-Professional Development Conference Experiences: Sociomaterial Assemblages of Teacher Learning
Daniel Taylor (Vanderbilt University)

Skills and Behaviors Important to Successful Teaching: A Replication Study
David J. Teachout (UNC Greensboro) & Tami J. Draves (UNC Greensboro).

Beyond the Statement: Reimagining Anti-Racist Practice in Music Education for International Students
Hien-Anh Tran (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Supporting Multi-Language Learners: Implications for the Profession
Erika VanDriel

Music Teacher Licensure: An Alternative Preparation Pathway
Jennifer S. Walter (University of North Carolina-Greensboro), Rebecca B. MacLeod (University of Illinois)

The Effects of Two Beat Keeping Techniques upon the Rhythm Performance Accuracy and Perceived Cognitive Load of University String Players
April Whyte (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Formal Training, Informal Playing: Mid-Career Experiences with Music Will and Dive Bars
Jill Wilson (Luther College)

Pursuing Music Teacher Identity Across the Career Span
Zaiyang Xu (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), Zishan Xiong (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), Zhuoer Gu (Experimental School Affiliated to Shanghai West South Weiyu Middle School), Peng Jin (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Strings
Griffin Young
Graduate Research Forum Participant

• CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CURRICULUM – Dugan Hall 118
• CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION – Lilly Hall 120
• MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATORS: RECRUITMENT, PREPARATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Dugan Hall 121
• MUSIC TEACHER HEALTH AND WELLNESS – Dugan Hall 203
• MUSIC TEACHER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT – Lilly Hall 120
• POLICY – Dugan Hall 218/221
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS – Lilly Hall 112
• PROGRAM ADMISSION, ASSESSMENT, AND ALIGNMENT – Lilly Hall 124
• SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS – Lilly Hall 133
• SUPPORTING BEGINNING MUSIC TEACHERS – Lilly Hall 141
• TEACHER RECRUITMENT – Lilly Hall 145

Renewing Teacher Education Through Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A Framework for Inclusion and Transformation
Daniel Abrahams (University of Arkansas-Fayetteville), Frank Abrahams (Westminster Choir College of Rider University)

Perceptions of the Music Teaching Profession Among Secondary School Music Students
Mark A. Belfast (Florida State University), D. Gregory Springer (Florida State University), Steven N. Kelly (Florida State University)

Breaking the Silence: The Experiences of Female Band Directors
Amy J. Bovin (University of Tampa)

Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Middle School General Music Education: A Reflective Joik-Based Approach
Wei Tzu Chiu (Ohio State University)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

The Kodály Concept Beyond Elementary: An Historical Analysis of Rosalind Hall’s Legacy in Secondary Choral Education
Heather Christiansen (University of Utah)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Teacher Perceptions of a Low-Barrier Secondary Choral Festival
Rebecca DeWan (University of Maine)

“But General Music Is Its Own Magical Thing!” Reimagining the Design of General Music Methods Coursework in Music Teacher Education
Jonathan Dillon (University of Utah)

Graduate Performance Major Experiences Teaching in a Community Music School
Allison R. Durbin (University of Maryland), Adam Grisé (University of Maryland)

Asynchronous Video Observation in Music Student Teaching: University Supervisors’ Perspectives
John Eros (California State University-East Bay)

Elements of Consideration for High School Choral Directors When Selecting Repertoire
Christopher N. Ferrell (University of Florida)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Bridging the Gap: Pre-service Teachers Meet Homeschooled Students
Robin Giebelhausen (University of Maryland), Mike Hewitt (University of Maryland)

Equitable Family Engagement in Music Education
Danielle Girard (Indiana University Jacobs School of Music)

“Sing with your Brain”: A Case Study of Self-Regulated Learning in the Choral Ensemble
Kyle T. Gray (West Virginia University)

A Grounded Theory of Secondary Large Ensemble Directors’ Teaching Emotions: A Preliminary Analysis
Faith A. Hall (Louisiana State University), Jason P. Bowers (Louisiana State University), Vanessa Burke (Louisiana State University)

Enhancing Student Agency Through AI: Large Language Models as Collaborators in Music Education
Daniel Hellman (Missouri State University)

“Producing” Musically Independent Students: What Do Choir Teachers Do That May Facilitate or Inhibit Musical Independence?
Ben Kambs (Oklahoma State University)

I Am a Musician: Middle School Choral Students’ Music Identity in an Urban Ensemble
Kollin Klingler (Indiana University)

Sacred Music in Public Schools: Navigating Legal and Educational Landscapes After Kennedy v. Bremerton
Matthew Koperniak (Fulton County (GA) Schools)

Musical Diversity Case Study: Asian Female Composer’s Journey
Rowoon Lee (University of Florida)

Cross-Institutional Secondary Instrument Skill Development from a Performer and Teacher Perspectives
Heidi Lucas (University of Delaware), Lisa Caravan (Eastman School of Music), Kelton Burnside (Eastman School of Music), Isaiah Tomalesky (University of Delaware), Jonathan Fleischman (Eastman School of Music)

Leaving or Staying? Exploring Career Plans of Music Education Undergraduate Students
Siyi Mao (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

Locale and Student Participation at Auditioned Music Festivals
Whitney Mayo (University of North Dakota)

Square Peg-Round Hole: Experiences in Music Teacher Burnout
Douglas C. McCall (West Liberty University)

Validating the Teacher Mentoring Self-Efficacy Scale (TMSES) for Music Teacher Mentors
Ryan N. Meeks (University of Central Oklahoma), Eric M. Pennello (University of Oklahoma)

Philosophies, Objectives, and Practices: A Dynamic Framework for Examining Choral Director Professional Identity
Michael J. Mills (Troy University)

Tracking the Tide: Florida Middle School Chorus Enrollment Trends
Cristina Morales (University of Miami)

A Mixed Methods Examination of Perfectionism and Online Social Comparison among Texas Choir Directors
Jessica Nápoles (University of North Texas), Thomas J. Rinn (Texas State University)

From the Ground Up: The Journey of Establishing Popular Music Education Programs in Secondary Schools
Shauna S. Pickens (Texas Tech University)

An Ethnographic Case Study of a Choir for Those Affected By Homelessness
Evan Powers (University of North Texas)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Instrument Repair in Undergraduate Music Education Curricula at Big Ten Universities: A Mixed Methods Study
Stacia Pratt (University of Maryland)

At the Mercy of the Status Quo: An Autoethnography on the Normalization of Music Cart Teachers
Jennifer Pulling (Northwestern State University of Louisiana)

An Instrumental Case Study Examining the Internal and External Structures Contributing to a Teacher Transitioning from Teaching Band to Strings
Gentry Ragsdale (University of Colorado-Boulder)

Beginning Music Teachers’ Self-Efficacy for Inclusive Teaching
Nerissa R.M. Rebagay (University of Miami)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Preservice Music Educators’ Perceptions of Readiness and Belonging to the Profession After Completing Music Methods Courses
James M. Reddan (Central Washington University)

Y’all Come Sing: The Perceived Impact of Choral Singing on Pre-Service Music Educators
Alicia Romero-Sardiñas (Florida International University)

A Survey of High School Orchestra Students’ Perspectives on Creative Music-Making: Insights from a Pilot Study
Jose Santana (University of Iowa)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Exploring State Appropriations Policy in Music Education
Ryan D. Shaw (Michigan State University)

Filling the Gaps: Characterizing a Professional Musicians’ Practice Time
Amy Simmons (The University of Texas at Austin), Sarah Allen (Southern Methodist University)

Introducing Music Education Philosophy to Preservice Music Teachers: Learning from the Past to Build Philosophical Arguments
Julie M. Song (University of North Florida)

Stuck in the Middle with You: The Professional Needs and Experiences of Mid-Career Music Teacher Educators
D. Gregory Springer (Florida State University), Loneka Battiste (University of Houston), Bryan E. Nichols (Penn State University), Martina Vasil (University of Kentucky), Matthew L. Williams (University of Arizona)

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Advancing Inclusivity in the Trump Era
Jocelyn A. Stevens (Truman State University)

Middle and High School Musician Fatigue in a Summer Music Camp
Mike Vecchio (University of Illinois), Jeremy Manternach (University of Iowa), Bridget Sweet (University of Illinois)

Finding ‘Sunshine in the Music’ Classroom: Black Music Teachers  and Experiences of Racial Microaggressions within Predominantly White P-12 Schools
Tiffanie Waldron (University of Illinois Chicago)

Grounded Theory of Curriculum Reform Processes in Undergraduate Music Education
Jill Wilson (Luther College), Brian N. Weidner (Butler University)

Representation Among High School All-State Conductors
Laurie Williams (University of Indianapolis), Meredith Smith (University of Indianapolis)

Secondary Music Teachers As Policy Actors? Using State Report Cards for Data-Informed Equity Work
Carson Zajdel (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Graduate Research Forum Participant

Pathways of Prestige: Cultural Capital and Career Values in Higher Music Education
Zhongling Zhang (University of North Dakota)

Schrott Center

DEIA Curricular Initiatives in Music Teacher Education across Six Institutions
Martina Vasil (University of Kentucky), Nerissa Rebagay (University of Miami), James Reddan (Central Washington University), Shane Colquhoun (Alabama State University), Rachael Sanguinetti (Immaculate University)

Lilly Hall 110

Emotional and Invisible Labor of Women Music Professors
Jessica Nápoles (University of North Texas)

Lilly Hall 120

Music Teacher Turnover in the United States after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Justin West (University of Texas at Austin), Laura Bock (University of Texas at Austin)

Lilly Hall 124

Secondary Traumatic Stress and Women Music Educators: A Phenomenological Study
Abigail Van Klompenberg (Concordia College-Moorhead, MN)

Lilly Hall 141

Lightning Talks
Modeling Student-Centered Band Experiences in the College Bandroom
Matthew Boswell (Missouri State University)

Still Walking the Walk: Substitute Teaching in K-12 Music Programs as a Music Teacher Educator
David A. Rickels (University of Colorado-Boulder)

Dugan Hall 118

Empowering Preservice and Early Career Teachers (MTPAC)
Cecil Adderley (Berklee College of Music), Colleen Conway (University of Michigan), Karen Salvador (Michigan State University), Olivia Tucker (University of Utah), Erin Zaffini (Longy School of Music)

Dugan Hall 121

Synergistic Collaborations: University and School Partnership as Personalized Professional Development
Sangmi Kang (Eastman School of Music), Lisa Caravan (Eastman School of Music)

Dugan Hall 203

Curating an Environment: Using Self-Determination Theory as a Framework for Classroom Design of Secondary General Music
Qingqing Kong (Eastman School of Music), Jacob I. Earnhart (University of Rochester of Medicine and Dentistry)

Schrott Center

Where Are They Now? Insights on Music Education Alumni Degree Experiences and Career Outcomes From the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP)
Josef Hanson (University of Memphis)

Lilly Hall 110

International Music Education Doctoral Student Experiences in an Institutional Partnership Program
Marshall Haning (University of Florida), Duncan Wambugu, Abbey Chokera, Elijah Adongo, Eric Koome Murianki

Lilly Hall 120

Voicing Ourselves: A Collaborative Self-Study of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Music Teacher Education
Shannan L. Hibbard (Wayne State University), Catherine Bennett (Oakland University)

Lilly Hall 124

Lived Experiences of Provisionally Certified Music Educators
Justin Caithaml (University of Bridgeport)

Lilly Hall 141

Why Do They Quit? Three Former Women Band Directors’ Experiences with Bias and Discrimination
Christopher Baumgartner (University of Oklahoma)

Lilly Hall 145

From Student to Teacher: Cultivating Community and Teacher Identity Through Reflective Writing in Student Teaching Seminar 
Samantha C. Webber (University of Rochester), Kelton Burnside (University of Rochester)

Dugan Hall 118

Lightning Talks
Empowering Gen Z Preservice Teachers Through Communication & Effective Feedback
Stephanie Prichard (University of Maryland), Jessica Haley (University of Maryland)

[Mis]alignment: Managing Dispositional Differences with Student Teachers
Erin Moriearty (Louisville (CO) Middle School)

Dugan Hall 121

Intersections of Music Performance Anxiety, Trauma, and Identity: Implications for Music Teacher Education
Tawnya D. Smith (Boston University), Aida Nadafian (Boston University), Lydia Schoonover (Boston University)

Dugan Hall 203

Harmonizing Ethics and Innovation: Navigating AI in Music Education
William I. Bauer (University of Florida)

Schrott Center

Looking Back to Move Forward: Navigating the DEI Backlash as a Music Teacher Educator
Karen Salvador (Michigan State University)

Lilly Hall 120

Lightning Talk: Rethinking Success and Power in School-University Partnerships
Kim Barclift (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa)

Lilly Hall 124

Divisive Concept Laws and Music Teacher Agency
David Dockan (Louisiana State University)

Lilly Hall 141

Interrogating Practice-Based Teacher Education Pedagogies for Music
Ryan D. Shaw (Michigan State University), Stuart Chapman Hill (Michigan State University)

Lilly Hall 145

Cultural Asset Mapping as a Tool for Music Teacher Education Development
Shawn Kimbrel (Arizona State University)

Dugan Hall 118

More than a Method Book: Preservice Music Teachers’ Experiences Sourcing Melodies for Elementary Instrumental Music
Stephanie Prichard (University of Maryland)

Dugan Hall 121

A Cripistemological Approach to Music [Teacher] Education
Donna Gallo (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Christopher Robert Jones (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Liza Sylvestre (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

Dugan Hall 203

Why Did They Leave? A Phenomenological Case Study of Secondary Music Teacher Attrition
Kristina Westover (Temple University)