The M.A. Arts Administration’s practically-driven curriculum provides a pathway for recent graduates and working professionals to become leaders and change markers in the performing and visual arts. Students will take courses in leadership, marketing, audience development, community outreach, entrepreneurship and more 

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This program is designed for music educators to refine and advance their philosophical approaches to teaching music in a culturally diverse and technologically advanced society. With an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and access, Rowan’s M.M.Ed program will prepare educators to engage in responsive teaching and connect theory to practice. By taking courses in philosophy, curricular innovation, research and various aspects of musicianship, students will explore current trends in the music education field and hone their skills as musicians and educators. 

“10 Credits in 2 Weeks: Rowan’s M.M.Ed. Summer Intensive” 

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Intended for those who have completed an undergraduate music degree the Post-Bac Certificate prepares students to become a Board-Certified Music Therapist. The hybrid program consists of online/asynchronous coursework and face-to-face meetings throughout the semester and a Residency in Music Therapy capstone course. 

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Creativity in the Instrumental Ensemble Classroom
June 23-27, 2024 | 12:30-5:30PM | Wilson Hall Rm 107 
Instructor: Dr. Joseph Higgins

In this hands-on workshop course, you will explore strategies for cultivating creativity in the instrumental ensemble classroom. Come learn to select and utilize repertoire to better teach creative expression during rehearsal and communicate in ways that inspire artistry and encourage real-world connections. Encourage higher order thinking and build fundamental musicianship as you teach technical and ensemble skills while engaging student listening and imagination.

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Instructor Bio:
Joseph Higgins serves as Director of Bands at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches courses in conducting and literature. During his tenure, the program has grown to include multiple directors, three concert ensembles, and the new “Pride of the Profs” Marching Band; ensembles under his direction have premiered over forty new works and collaborated with many world-class artists, including a recent residency with contemporary chamber ensemble Eighth Blackbird. For his exceptional leadership in the classroom, Higgins was awarded the Frances S. Johnson Innovative Teaching Award. He also received the Rowan University Values Award for Inclusivity in recognition of curating a “Music of Social Justice” performance series. In addition to his work at Rowan University, Higgins serves as guest conductor-clinician with outstanding professional, community, and student ensembles throughout the country. His past season included performances in Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, as well as conducting the 2024 New Jersey All-State Band, Philadelphia Wind Symphony, and United States Air Force Band. He earned doctor and master of music degrees in conducting from Northwestern University, where his primary teacher was Mallory Thompson, and a bachelor of music degree in music education from the University of Georgia. Prior to graduate study, Higgins taught at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia.

Neuroscience & Musical Development: Practical Implications for Music Education
July 7-11, 2025 | 12:30-5:30PM | Wilson Hall Rm 107 
Instructor: Dr. Missy Strong

Rigorous investigation of the brain is best left to neuroscientists. However, it can be beneficial for music educators to come to a rudimentary understanding of learning- and music-specific brain processes. In addition to helping teachers advocate for the necessity of music in the curriculum, an overview of the intersection of neuroscience and learning supports efforts to meet the needs of all students at musical, social-emotional, and culturally-responsive levels.

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Missy Strong has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at the early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels for 28 years and is the host and Executive Producer of the Music Ed Amplified podcast and recently received the 2023 Master Music Teacher Award from the New Jersey Music Educators Association. Missy holds a Master of Music Education degree from Rowan University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Education with a specialty in Early Childhood Musical Development from Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She currently teaches elementary general and choral music in Mount Laurel Township, NJ and is adjunct professor at Rowan University. She served as the Senior Research Assistant for Music Together and was the Director of Children’s Music Education at Philadelphia’s historic Tenth Presbyterian Church for over a decade. A frequent music education consultant and clinician, Missy presents conference sessions, professional development workshops, webinars, and courses at the collegiate, international, regional, state, and local levels. She is a published author and editor with articles in both state and national music education journals and books from GIA Publications and Oxford University Press, including a chapter in an upcoming book about SEL in the Elementary General Music Classroom.

Fundamentals of Band Instrument Repair
July 14-18, 2025 | 8:30AM-5:30PM | Wilson Hall Rm 107 
Instructor: Lee Cutchin

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In this course, technician Lee Cutchin will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to perform basic repairs and maintenance to common wind band instruments including clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, and horn. Each day will be divided between a morning lecture and demonstration, and an afternoon hands-on lab allowing for one-on-one instruction and group discussions when unique problems occur. Attendees will focus on proper diagnosis and repair practices for a new instrument, building on the skills learned the previous day.

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Instructor Bio: Lee Cutchin is a dedicated Adjunct Professor, tuba player, and musical instrument repair expert with deep roots in both performance and craftsmanship. Originally from South Carolina, Lee began his musical journey at age 12, playing the tuba and exploring a range of other instruments. He later pursued tuba performance studies before relocating to Colorado, where he honed his expertise at the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology under the mentorship of Dan Parker.For six years, Lee worked as the shop manager and instructor of musical instrument repair at the school, where he imparted his knowledge and passion for the craft. Today, he brings his expertise to Coles Music Service, a company serving the South Jersey musical community for over 17 years.In addition to his work in repair, Lee is an active musician, performing with the WhoaPhat Brass Band as a bass trombonist. He is deeply committed to teaching repair, believing that the work he does every day helps make the world sound a little more beautiful.