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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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Toward an Expanded Music Will Framework: A Collective Case Study of Music Will’s Influence on Music Teacher Identity in Early Childhood Music Education
Friday June 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 203
Many Music Will (MW) teachers self-report working with elementary aged students, which can include early childhood (EC) through 5th grade. However, how might engagement with MW influence EC music education? In this study, EC music educators described how engagement with MW influenced their musicking experiences for EC music students. 

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avatar for David Dockan

David Dockan

Assistant Professor of Music Education, Louisiana State University
David Dockan, PhD (he/him/his) is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Louisiana State University, where he teaches courses in elementary music methods, popular/commercial music techniques, and teaching music in diverse settings. Committed to helping teachers design curricula that reflect students’ musical... Read More →
avatar for Bryan Powell

Bryan Powell

Associate Professor, Montclair State University/Music Will
Dr. Bryan Powell is Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Technology, and Coordinator for the Recording Arts and Production degree at Montclair State University where he teaches classes in music education, music technology, popular music, and directs the Montclair State... Read More →
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Macy Bell

Assistant Professor, University of Alabama
Dr. Macy Bell is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of Alabama. Dr. Bell is an Orff-Schulwerk Certified music educator with twelve years of professional experience in music education. Dr. Bell’s research agenda centers on critical consciousness and informal... Read More →
Friday June 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), K-12

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