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Join us June 4–6 at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, as we celebrate the rhythms, relationships, and revolutions shaping popular music education.
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Ukulele in the Classroom: A Survey of Elementary General Music Teachers in North Carolina and Virginia
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 102
The purpose of this study was to examine the demographic characteristics of ukulele teachers in North Carolina and Virginia, to explore the perceived benefits and challenges of implementing ukulele in the classroom, and to identify the curricular resources teachers employ in instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Jacqueline Secoy

Jacqueline Secoy

Associate Professor, Music Education, Longwood University
Dr. Jacqueline Secoy is Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Education Program Coordinator at Longwood University. Her research interests include ukulele instruction, participatory music-making, popular music education, musician identity development, aural music learning... Read More →
avatar for Raychl Smith

Raychl Smith

Associate Professor of Music Education, East Carolina University
Dr. Raychl Smith is Associate Professor of Music Education at East Carolina University. Dr. Smith has previously served as Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Music Education at Minnesota State University Moorhead and Instructor of Music Education at Elon University. Prior... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), K-12

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