Lori Frances Gray



Lori F. Gray

Associate Professor, Music Education Specialist

Music Education Division Chair, Graduate Coordinator

The University of Montana, School of Music

32 Campus Dr., Missoula, MT 59812

lori.gray@umontana.edu

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts, Music Education, 2011

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Master of Arts in Teaching in Music Education, 2002

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, cum laude, 2001

Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, cum laude, 2001

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

Professional Experience – Higher Education

The University of Montana, School of Music (Fall 2010-present)

Associate Professor (Fall 2014-present), Assistant Professor (Fall 2010-Spring 2014), Division Chair, Graduate Coordinator, Music Education Specialist

• Promotion to Associate Professor, Received (Fall, 2014)

• Merit Award for Outstanding Faculty Work, Received (Fall, 2013)

• Instructor, MUSE 333 General Music Methods I (Every Fall)

• Instructor, MUSE 334 General Music Methods II (Every Spring)

• Instructor, MUSE 397-01, 397-02 Methods: K-8 Music (Every Fall, Spring, Summer)

• Instructor, MUSE 522 Philosophy of Music, online (Every other Spring)

• Instructor, MUSE 521 Psychology of Music, online (Every other Spring)

• Instructor of newly designed course, MUSE 425 Technology and Resource Materials

K-12 (Every Fall)

• Instructor/Organizer, EDU 494 Seminar: Student Teaching Professional Portfolio - Music (Every Fall, Spring)

• Supervisor/Grader, EDU 495 Student Teaching (Every Fall, Spring)

• Instructor, MUSI 593/599 Professional Project/Thesis (Fall, Spring)

• Adviser/Grader, MUSI 596 Independent Study, MM emphasis in Music Education (Fall, Spring, Summer)

• Instructor of newly designed course, MUSI 417 Music and the Arts for Children (Summer Vienna Study Abroad, 2015)

• Organizer/Co-Instructor of newly designed course, CP 585 Social/Emotional Intelligences in the Classroom (Summer, 2015)

• Co-Instructor of newly designed course, CP 585 School Communities: The Intersection of Arts, Education, and Culture (Summer, 2014)

• Instructor of newly designed course, CP 585 Technology in Teaching and Learning (Summer, 2013)

• Instructor of newly designed course, CP 585 The Reflective Teacher (Summer, 2012)

Additional Faculty Responsibilities, University of Montana (Fall 2010-present)

• Division Chair, Music Education

• Graduate Coordinator, MM in Music Education/MM in Music Education online

• Adviser, MM in Music Education/MM in Music Education online

• Supervisor/Seminar Instructor, Student Teachers

• Coordinator, Student Teacher Placements

• Unofficial adviser for all undergraduate Music Education students

National, Regional, State Music Education Service (Fall 2010-present)

• Executive Committee Member as State Research Chair, Society for Research in Music Education (a branch of the National Association for Music Education) (Fall 2012-present)

• Board Member, SMTE, Society for Music Teacher Education (a branch of the National Association for Music Education) (Fall 2012-present)

• Northwest Division Representative, SMTE, Society for Music Teacher Education (a branch of the National Association for Music Education) (Fall 2012-present)

• State Representative, SMTE, Society for Music Teacher Education (through NAfME, The National Association for Music Education) (Fall 2010-present)

• State Research Chair, National Association for Music Education and Montana Music Educators Association (Fall 2012-present)

• Reviewer (blind) for three different biennial conferences:

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2015)

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2015)

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2014)

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2014)

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2014)

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2013)

o Reviewer, National Music Education Conference (2012)

• Member, Planning Committee for the National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium (Spring 2014-present)

• Host, Roundtable Discussions at the National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium (Summer, 2013, 2015)

• Board Member, University Representative, and Chapter Member, Montana Treasure State Orff Music Teachers Organization (Fall 2010-present)

• State Collegiate Adviser for Montana Music Educators Association student Music Education Montana Chapters (NAfME-C, MT) (January 2015-present)

• Faculty Adviser, State Student President for NAfME-C (UM students have held state student president position, 2011-2015)

• Founding Board Member/Secretary, Create Montana (newly established state non-profit for the Arts) (Spring 2011-Spring 2014)

• Dissertation Adviser, Boston University Doctoral Student (Fall 2014-present)

University (UM) Service (Fall 2010-present)

• Music Representative, University Faculty Senate (Fall 2011-Spring 2014, Fall 2014-Spring 2017)

• Member, Provost’s Teachers for the Global Century Task Force (Fall 2014-present)

• Member, University Graduate Council (Fall 2013-Spring 2015, Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

• Chair, Professional Schools Subcommittee of the University Graduate Council (Fall, 2014)

• Member, Professional Education Council (Fall 2010-present)

• Member, College of Visual and Performing Arts Music Steering Committee (Fall 2014-present)

• Member, College of Visual and Performing Arts Music Building Committee (Fall 2014-present)

• Chair, Faculty Evaluation Committee, School of Music (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)

• Member, Unit Standards Committee (Fall 2014-present)

• Member, Faculty Search Committee, Composition (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)

• Member, Faculty Search Committee, Director of Choirs/Choral Education

(Fall 2011-Spring 2012)

• Member, Faculty Search Committee, Art Education (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)

• Chair, NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) Self Study Committee, Music Education (Fall 2010-Spring 2011)

• NCATE/CAEP College of Education Accreditation documents for Music Education (Spring 2012-Spring 2013)

• Chair, Music Education Committee (Fall 2010-present)

• Member, Faculty Executive Committee, School of Music (Fall 2010-Spring 2011, Fall 2014-Spring 2015)

• Member, Music Curriculum Committee (Fall 2013-Spring 2015)

• Curriculum Development, redesigning the Bachelor of Music Education (Fall 2010-present)

• Faculty Adviser, UM NAfME-C, The collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education. Received Growth Award (2012-2013, 2013-2014) (Fall 2010-present)

• Adviser, 4 UM students accepted, NAfME-NW conference Research Poster Session (2015)

• Adviser/Grader, Thesis/Professional Project, MM emphasis in Music Education

• Adviser/Grader, Honors Thesis Project for an undergraduate Music Education student (Fall 2014-present)

• Chair/Member, MM emphasis in Music Education Exit Interviews

• Chair, MMEA (Montana Music Educators Association Conference) Booth Committee

(Fall 2010-present)

• Facilitator, Teacher Candidate Seminars (Fall 2010-present)

• Independent study courses for MM emphasis in Music Education/MM in Music Education online students (Fall 2010-present)

• Letters of recommendation for Music Education job applications, admission into the Teacher Education Program, Student Teacher applications, student scholarships, admission to other campus programs, thank you letters to cooperating teachers and principals (Fall 2010-present)

• Faculty Host, Montana School of the Deaf and Blind, “Expressions of Silence” performances and seminars (Fall 2010, 2011)

• Member, Moodle online shells transition team, School of Music (Fall, 2010)

• Member, Mock Board Panel, School of Art (Fall, 2010)

• Group Presenter, Professionalism in Music, School of Music (Fall, 2011)

• Guest Singer, Professor Johan Eriksson’s Faculty Recital (Spring, 2011)

• Organizer/Presenter, Jobs in Music, Jazz Festival (Spring 2013, 2014)

• Designer, Music Education information flyer (Fall, 2010)

Local Missoula Community Service (Fall 2010-present)

• Governing Board Member, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts “Any Given Child” Initiative (Fall 2014-present)

• Hiring Committee Member, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts “Any Given Child Missoula,” Executive Director Position (Fall, 2014)

• Community Arts Team Member, Working Group Subcommittee Member, Data and Evaluation Subcommittee Chair, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts “Any Given Child” Initiative (Fall 2013-present)

• Board Member, International Choral Festival, Missoula, MT (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)

• Board Member/Chorale Representative, Missoula Symphony Association (Summer 2014-Summer 2020)

• Singer, Missoula Symphony Chorale (Fall 2011-present)

• Instructor, teacher professional development continuing education course credits for music workshops, conferences, levels training courses, Treasure State Orff Music Teachers Organization (Fall 2010-present)

• Faculty Host/Organizer, Treasure State Orff Level I training course on UM campus (Summer 2012, 2015)

Related Professional Experience – Higher Education

Teaching Assistantship (Fall 2007-Spring 2010)

Arizona State University, School of Music

• Instructor, Music for the Classroom Teacher (Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009)

• Instructor, Music in Early Childhood (Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010)

• Intern, Elementary Music Methods (Fall, 2007)

• Supervisor, supervised student teachers during their teaching experiences in public schools (Fall 2008-Spring 2010)

• Mentor, mentored new teacher also enrolled as a graduate student (Fall, 2008)

Music Summer Camp Instructor (Summer 2008, 2009)

Arizona State University, Herberger College at Large and for Kids

• Instructor, general music for children ages four to seven

Course Assistant (Summer 2008, 2009)

Arizona State University Orff and Kodály Certification Levels

• Received, unpacked, and repacked shipments from West Music

• Ran the bookstore selling course textbooks

• Assisted course instructors

Research Assistant (Fall 2007-Spring 2008)

Arizona State University, School of Music

• Research Team Member, for NAMM: Association of the International Music Products Industry “Sounds of Learning” Grant. $64,000. Interviewed K-12 students, community members, school teachers and administrators in Mesa, AZ

Course Assistant (Summer 2002, 2003)

Trinity University Orff Certification Levels

• Received and unpacked shipments from West Music

• Ran the bookstore for course textbooks

• Assisted course instructors

Choral Assistant (Fall 1998-Spring 2001)

Trinity University, School of Music

• Assisted director with three university choirs, Trinity Choir, Chamber Singers, and Chapel Choir

• Directed rehearsals, conducted all three choirs, conducted Chapel Choir in performance, and led sectionals

• Catalogued and organized music library consisting of over 1500 selections and created card catalogue and computer cataloguing systems

• Planned and organized concerts, tours, and choir events

Related Professional Experience – K-12 Education

General Music Teacher (Fall 2005-Spring 2007)

Couch Elementary School, Garland, TX

• Teacher, Music for Preschool children with learning disabilities

• Teacher, K-5 music classes

• Choir Director, 4th and 5th Grade Honor Choirs

• Director and Organizer, twenty-four programs and concerts for the Garland community

• Team Leader, meetings for the specialty teachers

General and Applied Music Teacher (Fall 2002-Spring 2005)

Judson Montessori School, San Antonio, TX

• Teacher, Pre K-8 music classes

• Director, JMS Singers (beginning school choir)

• Teacher, small group applied recorder lessons

Student Teaching Internships (Fall 2001-Spring 2002)

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, Master of Arts in Teaching

• Student Teacher with Kathy Kelly Palmer (Judson Montessori School)

• Student Teacher with Carla Haynes (Longs Creek Elementary School)

• Student Teacher with Kathy Settles (Kitty Hawk Middle School)

• Student Teacher with Robert Albright (Lee High School)

Research and Creative Activities

Publications

Gray, L.F. (2015). Rev. of online learning in music. Music Education Research journal. (Music

Education Research, in press).

Gray, L.F., & Combs, J. (2015). Ensuring the arts for any given child. (Cadenza article to be

reprinted, July 2015). State of the Arts, Montana Arts Council state journal.

Gray, L.F. (2015). The enduring qualities of a music teacher: An autoethnographic

reflection. (RIME, in press).

Gray, L.F. (2015). Self and group reflection for teachers: Useful tools for professional growth.

Cadenza, Montana Music Educators Association state journal.

Gray, L.F., & Combs, J. (2015). Ensuring the arts for any given child. Cadenza, Montana Music

Educators Association state journal.

Gray, L.F. (2014). Rev. of the oxford handbook of philosophy in music education, eds.

Bowman, W.D., & Frega, A.L. Journal of Historical Research in Music Education.

Gray, L.F. (2014). Music education around the world. Cadenza, Montana Music Educators

Association state journal.

Moore, P. (author), and Gray, L.F. (contributor). (2014). Sing me a story. Teaching Music,

Elementary Stages Column. Published by The National Association for Music Education.

Gray, L.F. (2014). The life changing stories of teachers. Cadenza, Montana Music Educators

Association state journal.

Gray, L.F., & Combs, J. (2014). Any given child program comes to Missoula. Cadenza, Montana

Music Educators Association state journal.

Gray, L.F. (2013). Music education in the 21st century: Responses to the April research article.

Cadenza, Montana Music Educators Association state journal.

Gray, L.F. (2012). Designing innovative music education degrees: Help wanted! Cadenza,

Montana Music Educators Association state journal.

Gray, L.F. (2011). The impact of changing teaching jobs on music teacher identity, role, and

perceptions of role support. (Dissertation, Arizona State University), published through

UMI/Proquest.

Gray, L.F. (2011). The impact of changing teaching jobs on music teacher identity, role, and

perceptions of role support. Dissertation presentation archived in online National Biennial Society for Music Teacher Education symposium proceedings.

Gray, L.F., Meriwether, R., & Persellin, D.C. (2004). The effects of piano instruction on

mathematics achievement. Research Perspectives in Music Education. Published by the Florida Music Educators Association.

Persellin, D.C. (author), & Gray, L.F. (contributor). (2001). Expanding the horizons of music

education: A statement on the importance of collegiate membership in music organizations. Texas Music Educator’s Conference Connections.

Gray, L.F. (2000). Why teach music? I’ve known why since I was seven! Southwestern

Musician. [Texas Music Educators Association Undergraduate Essay Contest, first place winner].

Research and Poster Presentations

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2015). Flipping the research: A new approach to collaborative inquiry

in music teacher education. Research session presented at the National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium, Roanoke, VA.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2015). Breaking the mold: Transforming music education within a

traditional standards-based system. Research discussion presented at the National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium, Roanoke, VA.

Gray, L.F. (2014). Teacher mobility and identity: The lived experiences of four veteran general

music teachers. Research paper session presented at the International Society for Music Education Biennial Conference, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Gray, L.F. (2014). The impact of mobility on general music teachers’ roles and perceptions of

role support. Research paper session presented at the International Society for Music Education Biennial Conference, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Gray, L.F. (2014). Teacher as explorer, ambassador, and role model: Paul’s story of mobility,

identity, and role as a general music teacher. Research paper poster session presented at the International Society for Music Education Biennial Conference, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Gray, L.F. (2014). Teacher as explorer, ambassador, and role model: Paul’s story of mobility,

identity, and role as a general music teacher. Research paper poster session presented at the Music in Schools and Teacher Education Commission Biennial Conference, Curitiba, Brazil.

Gray, L.F., Chandler, K., Light, B., and Belski, R. (2014). Introductory music education courses in

NASM accredited institutions: Quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Research session

presented at the National Association for Music Education Biennial Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Gray, L.F. & Chandler, K. (2013). Music education in the 21st century: Relevant and innovative

curriculum design for music teacher preparation programs. Research session presented at the National Biennial Society for Music Teacher Educators Symposium, Greensboro, NC.

Gray, L.F. & Chandler, K. (2013). Curriculum: Designing relevant and innovative music education

degrees. Research session presented at the National Association for Music Education Northwest Conference, Portland, OR.

Gray, L.F. (2013). The reflective music teacher: Exploring music teacher identities and reflective

practice tools. Research discussion presented at the National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium, Roanoke, VA.

Gray, L.F., & Chandler, K. (2012). A database of music education methods instructors and

undergraduate music education degrees at NASM accredited institutions. Research session presented at the National Association for Music Education Biennial Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Gray, L.F. (2011). The impact of changing teaching jobs on music teacher identity, role, and

perceptions of role support. Dissertation research session presented at the National Biennial Society for Music Teacher Educators Symposium, Greensboro, NC.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2011). A shift in perspective: Traversing the bridge from doctoral

student to faculty member. Roundtable Research Discussion presented at the National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium, Roanoke, VA.

Gray, L.F. (2010). Intelligent music teaching and learning. Research session presented at the

Montana State Music Teachers Association, Missoula, MT.

Gray, L.F., Farenga, J., Kelly, K., & Sullivan, J. (2010). Musical offerings in America’s public

normal schools. Papers presented at the National Association for Music Education Biennial Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2009). Rethinking elementary music methods for classroom

teachers: Relevancy and empowerment. Idea Fair Research Session presented at the

National Biennial Mountain Lake Colloquium, Roanoke, VA.

Gray, L.F. (2009). The enduring qualities of a music teacher: An autoethnographic

reflection. Paper presented at the annual ArtsWork Arts Education Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.

Gray, L.F. (2009). The enduring qualities of a music teacher: An autoethnographic

reflection. Paper presented at the Biennial Desert Skies Symposium on Research in Music Education, Tucson, AZ.

Gray, L.F., Meriwether, R., & Persellin, D.C. (2002). The effects of classroom keyboard

Instruction on achievement in math and attendance records of fourth and fifth graders. Paper presented at the annual Texas Music Educators Association Conference Research Poster Session, San Antonio, TX.

Gray, L.F., Meriwether, R., & Persellin, D. (2002). An investigation of the effects of piano keyboard

instruction on mathematics achievement. Paper presented at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference Research Poster Session, Las Vegas, NV.

Professional and Workshop Presentations

Gray, L.F., Hammond, A., & Harney, K. (2014). Getting a job part three. Session presented at

the Montana Music Educators Association Collegiate Spring Conference, Bozeman, MT.

Gray, L.F., Harney, K., McCabe, B., & Westlake, R. (2013). Getting a job part two: Mock

interviews. Session presented at the Montana Music Educators Association Conference, Bozeman, MT.

Gray, L.F. (2012). Resources and technology for K-12 music teachers. Session presented at the

Montana Music Educators’ Association Conference, Great Falls, MT.

Hofferber, C., Leder, F., Olson, L., Pershouse, R., & Gray, L.F. (2012). Safari! Assisted

undergraduate students, session presented at the Treasure State Orff In-Service Workshop for Music Teachers, Missoula, MT.

Gray, L.F. (2011). Music and children’s literature: creative ways to include children’s books in

the elementary general music classroom. Session presented at the Montana Music

Educators’ Association Conference, Billings, MT.

Semple, A., & Gray, L.F. (2011). Recycled rhythms! Session presented at the Treasure State

Orff In-Service Workshop for Music Teachers, Missoula, MT.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2011). Exploring children’s voices through vocal play. Session

presented at the Arizona Music Educators’ Association Conference, Mesa, AZ.

Harney, K., McCabe, B., Westlake, R., & Gray, L.F. (2010). Rock your next interview. Guest

interviewer for a session presented at The Montana Music Educators Association

Conference, Missoula, MT.

Gray, L.F., Bucara, E., & Vanderwerff, M. (2010). Music, literature, and multiculturalism: Making

connections. Session presented at the Arizona Music Educators’ Association Conference, Mesa, AZ.

Gray, L.F., Bucara, E., & Vanderwerff, M. (2009). Music, literature, and multiculturalism: Making

connections. Special Topics Session presented at the CMENC Statewide Kick-off, Arizona State University.

Gray, L.F. (2009).Vocal exploration ideas, creative singing, and vocal recognition games.

Special Topics Session presented at the Orff Level I Certification Course, Arizona State University.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2009). Active listening lessons. Workshop presented at the Peoria

Unified School District for Music Teacher Professional Development.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2009). Orff made easy: Fun exploration experiences. Workshop

presented at the Pendergast School District for Music Teacher Professional Development.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2009). Sing, dance, and play the general music way. Session

presented at the Arizona Music Educators’ Association Conference, Mesa, AZ.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2008). Get on your feet and move to the beat. Session presented

at the Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ.

Gray, L.F., & McConkey, M. (2007). Vocal and movement exploration and development.

Workshop presented at the Peoria Unified School District for Music Teacher Professional Development.

Gray, L.F. (2006). Movement in music: Phyllis Weikart’s approach to teaching movement.

Workshop presented at the Garland Independent School District for a professional development day for music teachers.

Additional Related Experience and Service

Mentor Teacher (Fall 2005-Spring 2007)

Garland Independent School District

• Mentored new teachers

• Invited teachers to attend and observe my music classes

• Modeled lessons and offered guidance and support for new teachers

Presenter and Host (Fall 2005-Spring 2007)

Music Workshops, Garland Independent School District

• Presented a workshop using Phyllis Weikart’s “Movement in Music”

• Hosted meetings for GISD music teachers

• Participated in GISD music teachers’ monthly professional development sessions

Panel Discussion Presenter (Fall, 2004)

Trinity University, School of Music

• Panel member answering questions about the Music Education field

Workshop Assistant (Fall, 2003)

John Feierabend, Judson Montessori School

• Assisted organizing and running a three-day workshop

Student President (Fall 1999-Spring 2001)

Texas Music Educators Association, Trinity University Chapter

• Organized and supervised school chapter events

Adjudicator (Spring, 2001)

San Antonio, Texas

• Judged student entries for the Texas PTA Reflections Composition Contest, Reagan High School

Chorister (Fall 1998-Spring 1999)

Mu Phi Epsilon, Trinity University

• Organized and lead group concerts and community performances

Rush Chair (Fall 1999-Spring 2000)

Mu Phi Epsilon, Trinity University

• Supervised the rush process for new music students joining the fraternity

Executive Board Member (Fall 1997-Spring 1999)

Education Society, Trinity University

• Organized seminars and events for education majors

Certifications and Professional Development

• Advanced Moodle (online course shells) Tools (June, 2011)

• Phyllis Weikart Levels I and II completed at High Scope Campus

(Level II completed, 2004)

• Kodály Level I, II, and III Certification Courses completed at Southwest Texas State University (Level III completed, 2003)

• Orff Level I and II Certification Courses completed at Trinity University (2002, 2003)

• Texas All-Level Music Teaching Certificate (2002)

Professional Affiliations

• International Society for Music Education (2013-present)

• NAfME: The National Association for Music Education (1997-present)

• Society for Music Teacher Education (through NAfME) (1997-present)

• American Orff Schulwerk Association (2002-present)

• Treasure State Orff (2010-present)

• Organization of American Kodaly Educators (2002-2011)

• Montana Music Educators Association (2010-present)

• Montana General Music Teachers Association (2010-present)

• American Educational Research Association (2008-2011)

• Arizona Music Educators Association (2007-2010)

• Kappa Delta Pi (2000 to present)

• Pi Kappa Lambda (2001 to present)

• Golden Key Honor Society (1999-2001)

• Mu Phi Epsilon (1998-present)

• Texas Music Educators Association (1997-2007)

Scholarships

Arizona State University

• Special Talent Award Scholarship (2009-2010)

• Eirene Peggy Lamb Scholarship (2009-2010)

• Frank and Marion Putz Memorial Fellowship (2008-2009)

• Katherine K. Herberger Scholarship (2008-2009)

• Special Talent Award Scholarship (2008-2009)

• University Graduate Fellowship (2008-2009)

• University Graduate Fellowship (2007-2008)

Trinity University

• Harold Herndon Music Scholarship (1997-2001)

• Brackenridge Education Scholarship (1997-2001)

• Texas Music Educator’s Association Undergraduate Scholarship (2000)

• Carolyn Calvert Music Scholarship for Study Abroad (2000)

References

References available upon request. Please contact lori.gray@umontana.edu

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