PMEA 2017 Research Presentations
Invited Researcher
Dr. Brent C. Talbot
Associate Professor of Music Education, Gettysburg College
“Systematic Oppression in/through Music Education”
Poster Session
David Goss ~~ A Mixed-Methods Examination of Expert Band Directors’ Rehearsal Pedagogy
Darrin Thornton & Nicole Becker ~~ What’s Going On? Teaching Racial Literacy in Music Classrooms
Alexander K. Schweizer & Brent C. Talbot ~~ Why are you waving your hands like that?: An analysis of musical meaning-making in a cross-cultural music learning environment
Lindsey Ray, David Tedford & Amelia Garbisch ~~ To See or Not To See: Music Education for Students with Sight-Impairment
Alison Spencer, Marissa Robert & Amelia Garbisch ~~ Singing With Your Hands: Using American Sign Language in Prekindergarten
Stephanie Latella, David Tedford & Amelia Garbisch ~~ Indoor Marching Band: The Next Generation of Marching Ensembles in Pennsylvania
Rachel Lipski & Amelia Garbisch ~~ The Great Musical Melting Pot: Analyzing the Role of Contemporary American Folk Music in Pennsylvania General Music Settings
Abigail Koehler ~~ High School Music Theory: Perceptions of the AP Music Theory Exam’s Influence on Teaching and Learning
Jay Dorfman ~~ Examining Music Teachers’ Experiences in a Rock Band Performance and Pedagogy Professional Development Course
Edward J. Holmes & Brent C. Talbot ~~ Towards A More Inclusive Music Education: Experiences of LGBTQQIAA Students In Music Education Programs Across Pennsylvania
Craig Dennison ~~ Reflections on Becoming Music Teachers
Karah Barrist ~~ Choral Directors’ Perspectives on A Cappella Participation
Ryan Thomas Gross & Craig Denison ~~ The Musician’s Approach to Cancer
Krysta Moyer & Amelia Garbisch ~~ Leaving Out the Little Ones: The Rate of Music Training in
James Eldreth ~~ Exploring America’s Music: Jazz Pedagogy in the Elementary General Music Setting
Mitch Davis ~~ What About the 2nd Violins? Yearly Student Mobility in Middle School String Orchestras
Kathleen Doutt ~~ A Consideration of Best Practices in Peruvian Elementary and Secondary School Music Education Programs
Research to Practice Workshops:
Dr. Darrin Thornton & Dr. Nicole Becker: “What’s Going On? Teaching Racial Literacy in Music Classrooms”
Dr. David Goss: “Documenting the Paths to Success of Midwest Clinic Band Directors”
Edward Holmes & Dr. Brent Talbot: “Towards A More Inclusive Music Education: Experiences of LGBTQQIAA Students in Music Education Programs Across Pennsylvania”
Research Forum:
Abigail Koehler: “High School Music Theory: Perceptions of the AP Music Theory Exam’s Influence on Teaching and Learning”
Alexander K. Schweizer & Dr. Brent Talbot: “Why Are You Waving Your Hands Like That? An Analysis of Musical Meaning-Making in a Cross-Cultural Music Learning Environment”