2014 PMEA Research Presentations
Following are abstracts of research presentations at the 2014 PMEA Annual In-Service Conference held in Hershey, PA. Click on a link to view the abstract corresponding to its title.
PMEA Research Poster Presentations
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts: A History~~~Peris Alban, D.M.A., Russell Sage Junior High School, Queens
Aural Survival Skills: High School Teachers on Melodic Dictation~~~Nathan Buonviri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Temple University and Andrew Paney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Mississippi
A Comparison of Techniques Used by Speech-Language Pathologists and Music Educators~~~Mara Culp, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Bandmaster William P. Foster: Fostering Excellence Through Band and Character~~~Gregory Drane, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Music Performance Anxiety~~~Andrew Erb, Ph.D. Student, Boston University, Director of Bands, Thiel College
An Investigation of the Apps Used by Pennsylvania Music Teachers~~~Lindsay Fulcher, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Gender Bias and Musical Instrument Selection in Music Education~~~Kelly Gathen, Master’s Student, University of Delaware
Sources of Pedagogical Values of Band Directors~~~Jason Gossett, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
A Descriptive Study of Democratic Practices in Ensembles~~~Jason Gossett, Lindsay Fulcher, Yo-jung Han, and Dan Shevock, Ph.D. Students, and Darrin Thornton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
Analysis of Verbal Descriptions for Timbre: Based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory~~~Yo-jung Han, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Student and Teacher Perspectives on Instrumental Selection~~~Rachel Kauffman, Master’s Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Social Media as Educative Tool for Parents Toward Musical Development in Early Childhood~~~Stephanie Kistler, Master’s Student, University of Delaware
Finding Retention in Community Music Ensemble Participants~~~Joshua E. Long, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Genius Considered: The Life, Music, and Lasting Influence of Ahmad Jamal~~~Michael Mackey, Doctoral Teaching Fellow, University of Pittsburgh
The Effect of Improvisation on the Transfer of Technique~~~Sally Minnich, Master’s Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Playing by Ear: An Investigation of Attitudes and Definitions of Adults Who Played Music As Children~~~Anne-Marie Hildebrandt Nelson, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Effect of Metaphoric-Image, Motion, and a Dual Modality Approach on the Perception of Vocal Tone~~~Webb Parker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi
Continued Investigation of the Effect of a Male Singing Model on Kindergarten Children’s Use of Singing Voice Achievement~~~Joanne Rutkowski, Ph.D., Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
Performance-based Testing in Middle Level Applied Music Classes; Weighing the Benefits of Second-Chance Assessments~~~Christine Ryan, D.M.A., Hamburg Area Middle School and Adjunct Instructor Kutztown University
High School Music Students’ Participation in Music Outside of School & Plans for Future Music Participation~~~Meghan Scully, Master’s Student, University of Delaware
Reflections on Anti-authoritarian Pedagogy in a Jazz Combo Lab~~~Daniel Shevock, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Teaching Music in Urban Settings: A Descriptive Survey of Teacher Perspectives~~~Darrin Thornton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
High School Music Teacher Influence on the Career Choice of Music Education Majors~~~Linda Thornton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
National Board Certification as Music Teacher Professional Development~~~Heather Waters, University Fellow, Temple University
Types of Mentoring Activities Experienced by Novice Music Teachers~~~Krissie Weimer, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Beyond the Rehearsal Rountine: Investigating Adolescent Mood and Motivation During Secondary Music Ensembles~~~Lindsay Weiss, Ph.D. Student, Teachers College Columbia, and Adjunct Instructor Kean University
Research-to-Practice Workshop I
Webb Parker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi
Research-to-Practice Workshop II
Lindsay Weiss, Ph.D. Student, Teachers College Columbia, Adjunct Instructor Kean University
PMEA Research Paper Presentations~~~Linda Thornton, Discussant
Research Forum I
A Descriptive Study of Democratic Practices in Ensembles~~~Jason Gossett, Ph.D. Student; Lindsay Fulcher, Ph.D. Student; Yo Han, Ph.D. Student; and Daniel Shevock, Ph.D. Student; and Darrin Thornton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
Teaching Music in Urban Settings: A Descriptive Survey of Teacher Perspectives~~~Darin Thornton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
National Board Certification as Music Teacher Professional Development~~~Heather Waters, University Fellow, Temple University
2014 PMEA Conference Invited Researcher
Linda Thornton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University
Keeping the Good: What Music Teaching Does Well
PMEA Research Paper Presentations~~~Linda Thornton, Discussant
Research Forum I
Aural Survival Skills: High School Teachers on Melodic Dictation~~~Nathan Bounviri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education Temple University and Andrew Paney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Mississippi
Finding Retention in Community Music Ensemble Participants~~~Joshua Long, Ph.D. Student, The Pennsylvania State University
Continued Investigation of the Effect of a Male Singing Model on Kindergarten Children’s Use of Singing Voice Achievement~~~Joanne Rutkowski, Ph.D., Professor of Music, The Pennsylvania State University