Kenneth Raessler
Dr. Kenneth R. Raessler is Professor and Director of the School of Music Emeritus at Texas Christian University (TCU). He was formerly Director of Music Education in the Williamsport Area School District, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Williamsport Music Education Program achieved national prominence during his tenure, not only for excellence in performance but also for excellence and innovation in classroom music, and was awarded the MENC’s initial “Exemplary Program Award.”
Dr. Raessler holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he was named a Distinguished Alumni by the University and the School of Music, a Master’s Degree from Temple University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He has taught in the public schools of East Stroudsburg and Hatboro-Horsham, Pennsylvania, as well as Belvidere, New Jersey. He also served for ten years as the Director of Music Education and Chairman of the Department of Music at Gettysburg College.
The author of over 70 articles that provided a catalyst for his recent book, Aspiring to Excel: Leadership Initiatives for Music Educators, (GIA Publications) intended to inspire leadership incentives, advocacy, and the quest for excellence in today’s music educators. He has also contributed several chapters to the popular book by James Jordan entitled The Musicians Walk (GIA Publications) as well as the recently released book (2008) by Jordan and Michele Holt entitled The School Choral Program: Philosophy, Planning, Organizing and Teaching.
Dr. Raessler holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he was named a Distinguished Alumni by the University and the School of Music, a Master’s Degree from Temple University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He has taught in the public schools of East Stroudsburg and Hatboro-Horsham, Pennsylvania, as well as Belvidere, New Jersey. He also served for ten years as the Director of Music Education and Chairman of the Department of Music at Gettysburg College.
The author of over 70 articles that provided a catalyst for his recent book, Aspiring to Excel: Leadership Initiatives for Music Educators, (GIA Publications) intended to inspire leadership incentives, advocacy, and the quest for excellence in today’s music educators. He has also contributed several chapters to the popular book by James Jordan entitled The Musicians Walk (GIA Publications) as well as the recently released book (2008) by Jordan and Michele Holt entitled The School Choral Program: Philosophy, Planning, Organizing and Teaching.
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Dear Mr. President - Music Education
An inspirational and motivational message sent to the next president of the United States, President Obama, which stresses the need for understanding and compassion with regard to the arts in education (especially music education) in this era of “No Child Left Behind.” In addition, the music educators present will be challenged to exhibit quality leadership in this era of concern with regard to the future of our profession.Aspiring to Excel: A 60 Minute Course In Leaders - Music Education
Personal leadership initiatives must be developed in this era of ongoing change in the music education profession. This session will explore those traits necessary to enhance leadership skills in order to effect change and influence opinion. An introspective look into the personal psyche of the audience members will be encouraged through example and “storying.”Music Education in the 21st Century - Music Education
A Look Into The Crystal BallThis session suggests what could/should happen in the future of Music Education in the United States. The changing family tradition and consequently the changing character of students, along with the rise of new technologies and new curriculum demands continues to create change in our profession. Will the National Standards enhance school performing groups throughout the USA? What are the implications for general music, early childhood education, and teacher education?
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