Teaching
I have been involved in collegiate teaching since 2010 in small liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and large universities. I have taught courses in historical musicology, children’s cultures, world music, music theory, musicianship, and choral ensembles. My teaching focuses on using the interconnected aspects of performance, theory, and research to engage students in music holistically. I approach music education from the perspective that all students, regardless of their learning modality and initial competence in the subject, can connect with and deepen their understanding of music from multiple disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. In order to achieve this, whether in the context of music fundamentals, a vocal ensemble, or a music history class, I establish classroom practices that create a safe and inclusive environment where students can grow through their mistakes and use their strengths and interests to expand their intellectual horizons.
Current & Past Courses
History of Western Music I and II
Music and Society
Survey of Western Music
Survey of World Music
Music Appreciation
Musicianship
Music Fundamentals
Music in the Humanities
Mixed Choir, Women’s Choir, Children’s Choir
Class and Private Piano
Instrumental Ensembles (Classical, Jazz, Folk)
Seminars & Proseminars
Genre Studies
20th Century Music
Music and Politics: Soviet Union and the US
Musical Childhoods: Genre, Power, and Paradox
The Piano Prelude: Discourses, Cannons, Practices
Women’s Work in Western Music History