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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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Authentic Drum Kit Pedagogy: New resources available for modern band teachers
Saturday June 6, 2026 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
Volpe 103
In this session, the authors will discuss the content and various uses for the forthcoming book "Authentic Drum Kit Pedagogy" from OUP, and share the play-along tracks and supplementary demonstration videos we created, along with other features and resources. We will also be on hand to answer questions. 
Speakers
avatar for Virginia Davis

Virginia Davis

Professor of Music Education, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dr. Virginia Wayman Davis is Professor of Music Education at thse University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and serves on the APME board. Her research interests include drums and percussion, meaningful music education practices, secondary general music, and popular music education. She... Read More →
avatar for Gareth Dylan Smith

Gareth Dylan Smith

Assistant Professor of Music, Music Education, Boston University
Gareth Dylan Smith is a drummer and Assistant Professor of Music at Boston University. Alongside his scholarly activity, Gareth has performed and recorded internationally with punk and alt rock bands and with classical pianist Austina Lee. Gareth’s solo album (of duets) – Pe... Read More →
Saturday June 6, 2026 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25), K-12

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