ERIK S. PIAZZA
2019 PMEA/NAfME EASTERN DIVISION CONFERENCE
April 4-7, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA
Finding Time for Creative Musical Activities in Undergraduate Curricula
Friday, April 5 - 1:00-2:00pm
This study compared pre-service teachers’ and teacher educators’ self-reported experiences with Creative Musical Activities (CMAs) and their perceived levels of importance in both undergraduate curricula and preK-12 music instruction. In this session, we will report findings from the study and share practical suggestions to integrate CMAs in undergraduate curricula.
Presenters: Erik S. Piazza, Brent C. Talbot, PhD
Creative Musical Activities in Undergraduate Curricula
Thursday, April 4 - 10:00-11:00am
Poster Session
Presenters: Erik S. Piazza, Brent C. Talbot, PhD
NYSSMA WINTER CONFERENCE
November 29-December 2, 2018
Rochester, NY
Research Forum: Making Connections to Classroom Practice
Saturday, December 1 - 8:15-9:15am
Research–and researchers–can seem disconnected from music classrooms. This presentation featured research from practicing music teachers. Presenters provided practical applications and suggestions to help music teachers complete their own investigations.
Discussant: Mara Culp, Ph.D.
Panelists: Erik Piazza, Meg Messina, Brittany O'Reilly
Finding Time for Creative Musical Activities in Ensemble Rehearsals
Saturday, December 1 - 2:30-3:30pm
Participants explored research-based strategies and shared ideas to include more creative musical activities in rehearsals without sacrificing class time. I shared examples of student compositions, and led attendees through an accessible and adaptable improvisation activity.
PMEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 19-21, 2018
Lancaster, PA
Creative Musical Activities to Enhance Achievement in Ensemble Rehearsals
Thursday, April 19 - 10:30-11:30am
This presentation discussed the results of my 2017 survey, designed to examine school music teachers’ beliefs regarding creative musical activities and their inclusion in practice. Pearson correlations and multivariate regression analysis revealed significant positive associations between the amount of time teachers spend discussing CMAs and the frequency with which they are integrated into the classroom. A small, but significant, negative correlation existed between small group lesson time and CMAs. This research suggests that promoting discourse among teachers and increasing pre-service music teacher creative experiences may increase the inclusion of creative musical activities in the classroom.
Creative Musical Activities
Thursday, April 19 - 12:00-1:00pm
Poster Session
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE LECTURE SERIES
Residency at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College
February 18-20, 2018
Gettysburg, PA
Creative Musical Activities in Ensemble Rehearsals
Research-to-practice lecture for Music Education Colloquium
Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Rehearsals
Worked with ensembles under the direction of Dr. Russell McCutcheon and Dr. Steven Marx
Teaching Adolescents Music: Music Education for Social Change
Creating time and space for creative musical activities
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC DOCTORAL DAY
January 26, 2018
Rochester, NY
Creative Musical Activities
Private presentation for doctoral applicants.
NYSSMA WINTER CONFERENCE
November 30 - December 3, 2017
Rochester, NY
Disney: You're Instrumental! Workshop
Friday, December 1 - 1:15pm
Webster Thomas Wind Ensemble performing as the demonstration ensemble for this session.
Creative Musical Activities in Ensemble Rehearsals
Saturday, December 2 - 9:30am
Poster Session
TEACHERS TEACH TEACHERS
October 6, 2017
Webster, NY
Creative Musical Activities in Ensemble Rehearsals
Friday, October 6, 10:15am
Schroeder High School
Presentation of research at Superintendent's Conference Day for teachers in the Webster Central School District.