Research

Diane D. Orlofsky, Research Chair, AMEA

Thanks to all who made the research sessions at AMEA 2008 both memorable and challenging for those in attendance.  Kudos to Dr. Carl Hancock (University of Alabama) for his landmark research project that focuses on the attrition trends of music teachers.  This is truly impressive work and we are fortunate to have someone in our state that is on the cutting edge of this important examination.

The 2008 Research Poster session was also a success.  Listed below are the authors and their respective projects as presented.  The Higher Education division would like to make the research poster session an annual event---so start preparing those abstracts!  Deadline for the Call for Abstracts for the 2009 AMEA In-Service Conference will be September 15, 2008.  Please submit an abstract (500 words or less) electronically to dorlof@troy.edu along with current contact information.  Graduate students are encouraged to submit as well.

 Again, many thanks to those that took the time to present their research findings.  It is an important part of our profession to learn from each other in a collegial atmosphere.  See you in 2009! 

Eakes, K.  Prevalence of undergraduate online music courses in the United States. (eakeskw@auburn.edu) 

Gilbreath, J. The self-perceived prevalence and epidemiology of voice disorders among teachers of the southeastern United States. (gilbrje@auburn.edu)

 Hickok, S.C. Family background and personal attributes of high school choir and band students: A comparison of successful choral students and successful band students. (hickosc@auburn.edu) 

Hearn, S.  Factors affecting teacher longevity in band directors in the Southeast. (hearns@auburn.edu). 

Jones, L.E.  A status of instrumental jazz ensemble programs in alabama’s public secondary schools, 2006-2007. (lejones@una.edu)

 Kuehne, J.M.  Sight-singing practices in middle and junior high schools in the United States. Dr. Kuehne is Assistant Professor of Music Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Auburn University (kuehnjm@auburn.edu)

 Lee, T.  A preliminary investigation of the rehearsal processes of high school performing arts ensembles. (vlee@troy.edu) 

Lyda, R. L.  The use of the trombone quartet in the liturgical practices of the Moravian church of North America. (lydarob@auburn.edu)

 McGuire, K.M. The relationship between presentation (audio-visual, audio, live), participant involvement, and song identification among pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children.  Dr. McGuire is Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Alabama.  (kmcguire@bama.ua.edu)

 Walls, K.C.  Professional development and program satisfaction of music teachers in a graduate distance learning program. Dr. Walls is Professor of Music Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Auburn University (kim.walls@auburn.edu)