2017 Symposium on Music Teacher Education

Imagining Possible Futures
September 7-9, 2017
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Day 1 – Thursday, September 7, 2017

University of Saint Thomas, School of Law (MAP •  Walking Map)

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1:00PM – 4:00PM

Boardroom

 SMTE Executive Committee Meeting/ASPA Facilitator Meeting

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4:00PM – 6:00PM

Boardroom

JMTE Editorial Committee Meeting

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5:00PM – 6:45PM

Atrium

Registration

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7:00PM – 7:30PM

Atrium

Welcome & Introductions

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7:30PM – 8:30PM

Atrium

David J. Teachout Keynote Address: Aaron DworkinFounder, Sphinx Organization

 Professor Maverick Throws the DICE: Wagering on Diversity, Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship in the Arts

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8:30PM – 10:00PM

Atrium

Reception

Day 2 – Friday, September 8, 2017

Hilton Minneapolis (FACILITY MAP)

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7:00AM – 9:00AM

Symphony Promenade

Morning Amenities

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7:30AM – 8:50AM

Marquette IX

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9:00AM – 10:00AM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

Opening Session: Introduction & ASPA Overview

Session Schedule

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10:10AM – 10:50AM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

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11:00AM – 11:30AM

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Presentations – Session 1

Breakout Rooms
SYMPHONY I

Digital Mentoring: Customized Content Support for Early Career New Music Teachers

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Jessica C. Vaughan-Marra, University of Michigan, and Margaret Berg, University of Colorado

MARQUETTE I

A Case Study of Music Education Institutional Recruiting Practices

Research session presented by
Scott N. Edgar, Lake Forest College

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MARQUETTE II

Music Teacher Preparation for the Urban Classroom

Research session presented by
Amorette B. Languell, University of Arizona

MARQUETTE III

Mx. Music Teacher: A Conversation About Gender Nonconforming Preservice Teachers

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Stephanie Prichard, University of Maryland, Joshua Palkki, California State University, Long Beach, and Sarah Bartolome, Northwestern University

MARQUETTE IV

Effective Professional Development for Music Educators: Public School Administrators’ Perspectives

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Jennifer L. R. Greene, Fayetteville-Manlius Schools, Jacqueline C. Smith, University of Hartford, Paul K. Smith, East Hampton Public Schools, and David M. Brown, Ithaca City School District

MARQUETTE V

Student Teaching Policies in States with Separate Instrumental and Vocal K-12 Licensure

Research session presented by
Daniel S. Hellman, Missouri State University, Dale E. Bazan, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Amy Fraser, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and Polly Yukevich, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

MARQUETTE VI

Popular Music Education and Modern Band

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Scott Burstein, Little Kids Rock, and Bryan Powell, Amp Up NYC

MARQUETTE VII

Practicing What We Preach: Creating New Possibilities for Music Teacher Education Through a New School/University Partnership

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Michael P. Albertson, Geffen Academy at UCLA, Lily Chen-Hafteck, UCLA, and Frank Heuser, UCLA

MARQUETTE VIII

Transformational Professional Development: Japanese Lesson Study at Wildflower Elementary

Research session presented by
Ann Marie Stanley, Louisiana State University, Brittany Raley, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and Alicia Monroe, Louisiana State University

MARQUETTE IX

Humans, Not Heroes: Teachers’ Implementation of Culturally Sensitive and Relevant Pedagogy in Music Classrooms

Research session presented by
Ruth Gurgel, Stephanie Goering, Shelby Goss, Eli Gillespie, and Alicia Jackson, Kansas State University

CONRAD D

Developing Core Teaching Practices in Music Education

Research session presented by
Si Millican, University of Texas at San Antonio, and Sommer H. Forrester, University of Massachusetts Boston

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11:40AM – 12:10PM

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Presentations – Session 2

Breakout Rooms
SYMPHONY I

An Exploratory Analysis of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Undergraduate Music and Art Students’ Well-Being

Research session presented by
Nicholas Roseth, Indiana University Bloomington

MARQUETTE I

Functional Piano for Teaching: Imagining a Future Informed by Pre- and In-Service Music Educators’ Perspectives

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Alden H. Snell, II, Eastman School of Music, and David A. Stringham, James Madison University

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MARQUETTE II

The Status of Music Therapists and Music Educators Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in School Settings

Research session presented by
Jacqueline C. Smith, University of Hartford

MARQUETTE III

A Partnership Bringing Missing Faces to the Secondary Music Classroom

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Michael A. Raiber, Oklahoma City University, and Robyn Hilger, El Sistema Oklahoma

MARQUETTE IV

Exemplary Music Educator Association Mentoring Programs: From the Inside Out

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Jennifer L. R. Greene, Fayetteville-Manlius Schools, Bryan Koerner, University of Colorado Boulder, and Jill Wilson, Luther College

MARQUETTE V

Preservice Music Teacher Identity Development

Research session presented by
Kristen Pellegrino, University of Texas at San Antonio, Sean Powell, University of North Texas, Erik Johnson, Colorado State University, and Cynthia L. Wagoner, East Carolina University

MARQUETTE VI

The Urban Music Education Institute: Exploring Context Specificity in Music Teacher Professional Development

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Julia T. Shaw, The Ohio State University, Betty J. Hill, Columbus City Schools, and Lisa M. Brandt, Columbus City Schools

MARQUETTE VII

Use of 360-Degree Recording Technology in Teacher Self-Reflection

Research session presented by
William M. Dabback and Jon M. Stapleton, James Madison University

MARQUETTE VIII

Preparation, Continuing Education, and Professional Development of Instrumental Music Majors Teaching Elementary General Music

Research session presented by
Christa Kuebel, Case Western Reserve University

MARQUETTE IX

The Status of Music Education Conducting Curricula, Practices, and Values

Research session presented by
John Thomas Hart, Jr., University of Hartford’s The Hartt School

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CONRAD D

Roll Over Beethoven”: The Perspectives of Two Formally Trained Musicians Integrating Popular Music Pedagogies in Higher Education

Research session presented by
Martina Vasil, University of Kentucky, and Lindsay Weiss, Drake University

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12:10PM – 2:00PM

Lunch on your own

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12:10PM – 1:00PM

Conrad Room A and B

Graduate Research Forum

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2:00PM – 3:00PM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

Plenary Session: Maintaining, Evolving and Transforming: Music Education in the 21st Century

Heather Cote, Westwood Public Schools, MA, Betty Anne Younker, Western University, and Amanda Soto, Texas State University

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3:00PM – 3:20PM

Break

Presenters set up for Poster Session I

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3:20PM – 3:50PM

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Presentations – Session 3

Breakout Rooms
SYMPHONY I

Music Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Seminar Experience: A Pilot Study Exploration through Focus Groups

Research session presented by
Christopher M. Baumgartner, University of Oklahoma, and Kimberly H. Councill, Bucknell University

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MARQUETTE I

Reflections of Vernacular Musicians as Music Educators

Research session presented by
Mark C. Adams, University of Delaware

MARQUETTE II

Music, Masculinity & Queerness: The Lived Experiences of Four Gay Male Music Teachers and the Role of Music Education in Creating Safe(r) Schools

Research session presented by
Nicholas Ryan McBride, The College of New Jersey

MARQUETTE III

Considering “Gender-Complexity” in Music Teacher Education

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Joshua Palkki, California State University, Long Beach, and William Sauerland, Teachers College, Columbia University/Chabot College

MARQUETTE IV

Policies that Matter: Creating a Voice through Policy Awareness for Music Teacher Educators

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Roque Diaz and Bryan Maurer, University of Minnesota

MARQUETTE V

The Impact of a Unit in Algorithmic Composition Software on Music Education Majors’ Attitudes Towards Technology and Computer Self-efficacy

Research session presented by
Camilo I. Leal, University of Florida

MARQUETTE VI

A Case Study of Preservice Music Teachers’ Attitudes of Classroom Management in Urban Music Classrooms

Research session presented by
Jennifer L. Potter, University of Kansas

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MARQUETTE VII

** Schedule Change **

Degree Tracks in Music Education: An Impediment to the Future

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
John Kratus, Independent Scholar

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MARQUETTE VIII

The First Year or the First Months of Teaching Music? First Year Instrumental Music Teachers’ Perceptions

Research session presented by
David A. Stringham, James Madison University, and Alden H. Snell, II, University of Rochester

MARQUETTE IX

The Experience of Mentoring a Student Teacher with Autism

Research session presented by
Lisa J. Lehmberg, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

CONRAD D

Inservice and Preservice Music Educators’ Changes to Beliefs and Instructional Practices through Culturally Responsive Teaching-Focused Professional Development

Research session presented by
Donna J. Gallo and Janet R. Barrett, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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4:00PM – 4:30PM

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Presentations – Session 4

Breakout Rooms
SYMPHONY I

Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-BCO Courses in Their Schools

Research session presented by
Elizabeth J. Tracy, Case Western Reserve University

MARQUETTE I

Imagining Possible Futures / Impacting Professional Visions: A Reflective Case Study of a Community-Centric, Ukulele-Based Participatory Musicking Project

Research session presented by
Jesse C. Rathgeber and David A. Stringham, James Madison University

MARQUETTE II

Impacts of Mentoring on the Reflective Practice, Teaching Efficacy, and Professional Commitment of Beginning Music Teachers

Research session presented by
Bryan Koerner, University of Colorado Boulder

MARQUETTE III

Imagining Futures, Facing Realities: A Panel Discussion for Music Education Graduate Students and Mentors

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Josef Hanson, University of Massachusetts Boston, Matthew Doiron, Eastman School of Music, Betty Anne Younker, University of Western Ontario, and Keitha Lucas Hamann, University of Minnesota

MARQUETTE IV

You Want me to Teach What? Student Teacher Experiences in and Perceptions of Teaching Popular Music

Research session presented by
Chad West, Ithaca College

MARQUETTE V

Developing a Participatory Music Making Pedagogy for the Education of All

Research session presented by
Cara Faith Bernard, University of Connecticut, and Christopher Cayari, Purdue University

MARQUETTE VI

Why Black Lives Matter in Music Education: The Necessity of Racial Inclusivity in the Music Classroom

Research session presented by
Amy B. Lewis, Michigan State University

MARQUETTE VII

First Impressions Matter: The Performance of Music Teacher Candidates on Prescreening Interview Instruments

Research session presented by
Ryan D. Shaw, Capital University

MARQUETTE VIII

The Composer Collaboratory: Transforming the Relationship Between Pre-service Teacher and Student in Young Band Settings

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Casey J. Clementson, Rosemount Middle School, and John R. Stewart, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

MARQUETTE IX

Toward More Inclusive, Responsive Music Instruction: Collaborating with Practicing Teachers

Research session presented by
Karen K. Salvador, University of Michigan, Flint, Allison M. Paetz, Rocky River Schools, OH, and Matthew Tippets, Orem High School, UT

CONRAD D

Finding Your People: Peer Mentoring Strategies and Tools for Doctoral Students and Faculty

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Margaret H. Berg, University of Colorado Boulder, Tami Draves, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, H. Ellie Falter, University of Colorado Boulder, and Megan Wick, University of Colorado Boulder

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4:45PM – 6:00PM

Conrad Rooms A, B, and C

Poster Session I

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Day 3 – Saturday, September 9, 2017

Hilton Minneapolis (FACILITY MAP)

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7:00AM – 9:00AM

Symphony Promenade

Morning Amenities

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7:30AM – 8:50AM

Marquette IX

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9:00AM – 9:30AM

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Presentations – Session 5

Breakout Rooms
SYMPHONY I

Mystory: Preservice Music Teachers Imagining Possible Futures Through Arts-Based Inquiry

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Shannan L. Hibbard, University of Michigan, Jared R. Rawlings, University of Utah, and Sommer H. Forrester, University of Massachusetts Boston

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MARQUETTE I

** Schedule Change **

Toward a Possible Future of Inclusion and Equity for Music Programs and the Music Teaching Workforce: The Necessity of Understanding Parental Expectations and Aspirations for Children

Research session presented by
Susan Wharton Conkling, Boston University

MARQUETTE II

A Cultural Immersion Field Experience: Examining Preservice Music Teachers’ Beliefs About Cultural Differences in the Music Classroom

Research session presented by
Andrea J. VanDeusen, East Carolina University

MARQUETTE III

The Changing Voice of Democracy

Research session presented by
Shawn C. McNamara, Indiana University

MARQUETTE IV

Developing Music Education Policy Wonks: Pre-service Music Education and Policy

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Carla E. Aguilar, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Christopher Dye, Middle Tennessee State University

MARQUETTE V

Assessing Pre-Service Teacher Dispositions

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Peter J. Hamlin, Gonzaga University

MARQUETTE VI

Introducing the “Music Collaboratory”: Reimagining the Lab Ensemble for Future Music Educators

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Josef Hanson, University of Massachusetts Boston

MARQUETTE VII

Preservice Music Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Their Readiness to Teach K—12 Multicultural Music Lessons After Graduation

Research session presented by
Julius Kyakuwa, Louisiana State University

MARQUETTE VIII

Designing Learning for Preservice Music Teachers Using Multimedia Cases to Develop Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Research session presented by
Mildred H. Yi, Vanguard University of Southern California

MARQUETTE IX

Effect of Time and Frequency of Teaching Episodes on Preservice Instrumental Music Teachers’ Rehearsal Skills

Research session presented by
Christopher M. Baumgartner, Ryan N. Meeks, and Eric M. Pennello, University of Oklahoma

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CONRAD D

Personal and Professional Characteristics of Music Education Professors: Factors Associated with Expectations and Preferences of Undergraduate Students

Research session presented by
Tiger Robison, University of Wyoming

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9:40AM – 10:10AM

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Presentations – Session 6

Breakout Rooms
SYMPHONY I

“Not changing the ‘What,’ but the ‘How’”: “Disrupting” Pre-Service Music Educators’ Occupational Identities

Research session presented by
Daniel J. Albert, Augsburg College

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MARQUETTE I

“My Voice Speaks for Itself”: The Experiences of Three Transgender Students in Secondary School Choral Programs

Research session presented by
Joshua Palkki, California State University, Long Beach

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MARQUETTE II

An Examination of Admission and Assessment of Music Teacher Education Candidates in Higher Education

Research session presented by
Jeffrey T. Ward and Phillip D. Payne, Kansas State University

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MARQUETTE III

Arts Assessment Item Development as Professional Development: Stories from Michigan

Research session presented by
Stuart Chapman Hill, Webster University, Ryan D. Shaw, Capital University, and Cynthia Crump Taggart, Michigan State University

MARQUETTE IV

Teaching Music to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: How Music Teacher Educators Can Learn From One Pre-Service Music Teacher’s Experiences

Research session presented by
David A. Stringham, James Madison University, Kelly A. Parkes, Teachers College, Columbia University, and Shelby E. Hall, James Madison University

MARQUETTE V

Exploring a Global View of Religious Music

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Emily M. Mercado, Louisiana State University

MARQUETTE VI

Experiences of Undergraduate Music Education Majors in a Special Education Fieldwork Placement

Research session presented by
Megan M. Sheridan and Andrew Bajorek, University of Florida

MARQUETTE VII

A Contemporary Examination of Charter School Music Teachers:  A New Context for Music Teaching and Learning

Research session presented by
Karen M. Koner, California State University, Stanislaus, and Wendy K. Matthews, Wayne State University

MARQUETTE VIII

“There’s No There There”: Experiences of Six Rural Music Educators

Research session presented by
Jocelyn Stevens Prendergast, Truman State University

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MARQUETTE IX

What We’re Teaching Music Teachers About Diversity: Viewing Cultural Diversity in Music Education Through a Hypervisible Lens

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Jason D. Thompson, Russ Biczo, Don Adams, Diana Clark, Jennifer Hillen, and Krystle Wells, Arizona State University

CONRAD D

Designing Mentor Preparation Programs Within State SMTE

Programs, Practices, and Issues session presented by
Erin J. Zaffini, Keene State College, and Conway M. Colleen, University of Michigan

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10:20AM – 12:15PM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

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12:15PM – 1:45PM

Lunch on your own

Presenters set up for Poster Session II

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1:45PM – 3:00PM

Conrad Rooms A, B, and C

 Poster Session II

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3:15PM – 4:15PM

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Division Meetings

Meeting Rooms

 Eastern Division – Marquette I
(CT, DE, DC, EU, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)

North Central Division – Marquette II
(IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI)

Northwest Division – Marquette III
(AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY)

Southern Division – Marquette IV
(AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)

Southwestern Division – Marquette V
(AR, CO, KS, MO, NM, OK, TX)

Western Division – Marquette VI
(AZ, CA, HI, NV, UT)

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4:30PM – 5:15PM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

Closing Keynote: Sandra Stauffer, Arizona State University

Whose Imaginings? Whose Futures?
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5:15PM – 5:45PM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

Symposium Summary

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5:45PM – 6:00PM

Symphony Ballroom II/III

Closing Remarks

Day 4 – Sunday, September 10, 2017

University of Saint Thomas, School of Law

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9:00AM – 12:00PM

Boardroom

SMTE Executive Committee Meeting