Dr. Debbie A. Rohwer

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Music Education

(940) 565-3514

Email: Debbie.Rohwer@unt.edu

Education

PhD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1997

Major: Music Education
MM, The Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, 1994

Major: Music Education
BM, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1989

Major: Flute Performance
BM, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1989

Major: Music Education

Professional Positions

Chair, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (2004 - Present).
Professor, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (1997 - Present).
Graduate Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University. The Ohio State University. (1995 - 1997).

Professional Memberships

Texas Music Educators Association. (1997 - Present).
National Association for Music Education. (1995 - Present).
Adult and Community Music Education Special Research Interest Group. (2008 - 2012).

Development Activities

Other (Certification), Adult Learner Advocate, Urban Adult Learner Institute. United States of America. (2024).
Other (Certification), Problem and Change Manager, Global Association for Quality Management. United States of America. (2024).
Other (Certification), Results Management Leadership Certification Coach, Workboard. United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
Continuing Education Program, Art of Participatory Leadership Training, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (2018).
Continuing Education Program, Higher Education Resource Services Leadership Institute, Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr,PA,United States of America. (2018).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas

EDEE 4103 - Student Teaching in Grades 4 8, 2 courses.
EDME 4103 - Student Teaching in Grades 4 8, 2 courses.
EDSE 4108 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School, 4 courses.
MUED 2310 - Principles of Professional Music Study, 2 courses.
MUED 3200 - Musicianship for Teaching III, 1 course.
MUED 5120 - Applied Research in Music Education, 13 courses.
MUED 5150 - Pedagogy in Practice, 2 courses.
MUED 5890 - Project Practicum, 9 courses.
MUED 5900 - Special Problems, 6 courses.
MUED 6440 - Systematic Measurement of Music Behaviors, 11 courses.
MUED 6520 - Analysis and Criticism of Research Studies, 9 courses.
MUED 6900 - Special Problems, 16 courses.
MUED 6910 - Special Problems, 6 courses.
MUGC 5950 - Master's Thesis, 7 courses.
MUGC 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 42 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

Other (OLLI at UNT session), (2018 - 2018).
Public Lecture, UNT Research Office, (2018 - 2018).
Other (OLLI at UNT session), (October 9, 2017 - October 9, 2017).
Guest Lecture, String Pedagogy Class, 15 participants. (February 16, 2017 - February 16, 2017).

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Chair, Music Education. (2018).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Novice Band Directors' Perceptions of the Skills and Knowledge Necessary for Successful Teaching," Music Education. (2017).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Predictors of Music Performance Anxiety in Adolescent Musicians," Music Education. (2017).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Sight-reading of college saxophonists," Instrumental Studies. (2016).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The effect of teaching instruction on the singing ability of children ages 5–11: A meta-analysis," Music Education. (2015).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Constructions of choir identity in a high school," Music Education. (2014).
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "A description of 6th grade choir programs: Student grouping according to gender and teacher perception of adolescent behavior and vocal physiology in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex," Music Education. (2012).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Music career opportunities and career compatibility: Interviews with university music faculty members and professional musicians," Music Education. (2010).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Attitudes of international music students from East Asia toward U.S. higher education institutions," Music Education. (2009).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The relationship between collegiate band members' preferences of teacher interpersonal behavior and perceived self-efficacy," Music Education. (2009).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "String student self-efficacy and deliberate music practice: Examining string students' musical background characteristics, self-efficacy beliefs, and practice behaviors," Music Education. (2008).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The effects of amplification and selected vocal exercises on the perceived vocal health of elementary music educators," Music Education. (2008).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The effect of ethnicity on the age-of-onset of the male voice change," Music Education. (2008).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "A status and vision investigation of United States university piano pedagogy programs," Music Education. (2007).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The role of self-efficacy and modeling in improvisation: The effects of aural and aural/notated modeling conditions on intermediate instrumental music students' improvisation achievement," Music Education. (2006).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The effect of individual versus collective creative problem solving experiences on fourth- and fifth-grade students' compositional products," Music Education. (2004).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "): Dialogic interactionism: The construction of self in the secondary choral classroom," Music Education. (2004).

Awards and Honors

Regents Professor, UNT. (September 2018).
Nominated for Bob Rogers Service and Community Engagement Award, UNT.
Bob Rogers Service and Community Engagement Award, UNT. (March 2018).
2016 National Honorary Membership Award, Tau Beta Sigma.
Toulouse Scholar Award, Toulouse Graduate School. (2015).
Faculty advisor award, University Counselor Advisor Network. (2013).
Leadership Fellow, UNT. (2013).
Leadership Texas, (2005).
Denton Community Service Award, (2000).
Service award from The Denton Senior Center for work with the Denton New Horizons Senior Band, (1998).
Graduate Outstanding Achievement Award in Music, (1997).
Joseph A. Leeder Graduate Award in Music Education, (1996).
University Fellowship. The Ohio State University, (1994).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

McPherson, M.A., Crutsinger, C.A., Jefferson, S., Rohwer, D.A. (2017). Avoiding Yet Another Search: Programs that Support a Diverse Faculty. 2017 Academic Chairperson's Conference Proceedings. http://newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1137&context=accp

Book Chapter

Rohwer, D.A. (2025). Memories from an empty nester professor..
Veblen. (2013). Community Music Through Authentic Engagement.
Froehlich and Campbell. (2012). Inquiry in Music Education: Concepts and Methods for the Beginning Researcher: Correlations.
Froehlich and Frierson-Campbell. (2012). Inquiry in Music Education: Concepts and Methods for the Beginning Researcher: Descriptive.
Froehlich and Campbell. (2012). Inquiry in Music Education: Concepts and Methods for the Beginning Researcher: Ex Post Facto and Experimental.
Debbie Ann Rohwer (chapter author); Edited by Maria Runfola and Cynthia Crump Taggart. (2005). "The application of Music Learning Theory with senior beginning instrumentalists" (215-224). The Development and Practical Application of Music Learning Theory.

Compiled and edited three issues per year of the journal

Rohwer, D.A. (2020). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.

Journal Article

Rohwer, D.A. (2024). Research-to-resource: ChatGPT as a tool in music education research.. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 42 (3) 4-7.
Rohwer, D.A. (2020). A description of New Horizons Band assistants’ perceptions and experiences. International Journal of Community Music. 13 (3) 333-344.
Rohwer, D.A., Coffman, D., Dabback, W. (2020). A Description of New Horizons Band Assistants’ Perceptions and Experiences. International Journal of Community Music. 13 (3) 333-344.
Rohwer, D.A. (2020). The importance of practicality: Comments from the Editor (June). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 38 (3) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2020). Understanding significance and meaningfulness: Comments from the Editor (February). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 38 (2) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2019). Extending the discussion: Update: Applications of Research in Music Education content from an editor’s perspective. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.
Rohwer, D.A. (2019). Utilizing critical friends: Comments from the Editor (Oct). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.
Rohwer, D.A. (2019). The benefits of communal interactions: Comments from the Editor (June). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 37 (3) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2019). Questionnaire best practices: Comments from the Editor (February). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 37 (2) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2018). A Content Analysis of the International Journal of Community Music, 2008-2018. International Journal of Community Music. 11 (3) 353-362.
Rohwer, D.A., Dabback, W., Coffman, D. (2018). New Horizons in print: A synthesis of New Horizons music primary sources. International Journal of Community Music. 11 (2) 147-166.
Rohwer, D.A. (2018). Practices and perceptions of women arts administrators. Texas Music Education Research.
Rohwer, D.A. (2018). Research to resource: Facilitating adult band participation benefits.. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 36 (3) 1-3.
Rohwer, D.A. (2018). Embracing constructive feedback: Comments from the Editor (October). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.
Rohwer, D.A. (2018). Lens to make decisions: Comments from the Editor (June). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 36 (3) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2018). Writing a review of literature: Comments from the Editor. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 36 (2) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2017). A case study of adult avocational chamber music practices.. Research Perspectives in Music Education. 19 (1) 32-44.
Rohwer, D.A., Lane, J. (2017). Task difficulty, practice techniques, and confidence in adult concert band settings. Texas Music Education Research.
Rohwer, D.A. (2017). A narrative investigation of adult music engagement.. International Journal of Music Education. 1-12.
Rohwer, D.A. (2017). Disseminating research findings: Comments from the editor (Oct). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.
Rohwer, D.A. (2017). The social nature of band participation: Perceptions and program development. Journal of Band Research. 53 (1) 15-26.
Rohwer, D.A. (2017). Quality writing: Comments from the Editor (June). Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.
Rohwer, D.A. (2017). Understanding the research review process: Comments from the editor (February).. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 35 (2) 3-4.
Debbie Rohwer. (2016). Encouraging “dependence” in adult concert band settings. International Journal of Community Music. 9 (2) 171-178.
Rohwer, D.A. (2016). IRB and use of statistics in writing research: Comments from the editor. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 34 (3) 3-4.
Rohwer, D.A. (2016). Middle school handbell choir participant perceptions. Research and Issues in Music Education (RIME). 12 (1) http://ir.stthomas.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=rime
Debbie Rohwer. (2016). Research on community bands: Past, present, and future. Contributions to Music Education. 41 13-28.
Rohwer, D.A. (2016). Writing research implications: Comments from the editor (October).. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 35 (1) 1-2.
Rohwer, D.A. (2016). Issues of reliability: Comments from the editor. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 34 (2) 1-2.
Debbie Rohwer. (2015). Comments from the Editor. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 33 (2) 3-4.
Debbie Rohwer. (2015). Comments from the Editor. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 33 (3) 1-2.
Rohwer, D.A. (2015). Emerging research leaders' preparation and practices. Texas Music Education Research.
Kelly Parkes and Dru Davison. (2015). Measuring student music growth with blind-reviewed portfolios: A pilot study. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education. 203 23-44.
Rohwer, D.A. (2015). Middle school handbell choir participant perceptions.. Research and Issues in Music Education (RIME). 12 (1) http://ir.stthomas.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=rime
Debbie Rohwer. (2014). Comments from the Editor.
Debbie Rohwer and Mark Rohwer. (2014). Expressive movement of high school choral musicians. Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh22014.pdf
Debbie Rohwer and Christina Svec. (2014). Perceived value of research preparation opportunities for future music education professors. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 33 (1) 1-8.
Debbie Rohwer, Jordan Moore, and Michelle Herring. (2014). Score Study Practices of Texas High School Choir Directors. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2014.pdf
Rohwer, D.A. (2013). Making music as an adult: What do the spouses think?. Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2013.pdf
Michael Raiber and Don Coffman. (2013). Random or non-random thoughts: What senior adults think about within their ensemble settings. International Journal of Community Music. 5 (3) 289-302.
Rohwer, D.A. (2012). Going to the Source: Pedagogical Ideas from Adult Band Members, published in the Journal of Band Research, 48 (1), 45-57 .. Journal of Band Research. 48 (1) 45-57.
co-authored with Mark Rohwer. (2012). How Male Choristers Envision Community in Welsh Men's Choirs. Research and Issues in Music Education (RIME). 10 (1) http://www.stthomas.edu/rimeonline/vol10/rohwer.htm
Rohwer, D.A. (2012). Predicting undergraduate music education majors' collegiate achievement. In press, online: Texas Music Education Research. Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2012.pdf
Rohwer, D.A. (2011). Church Music as an Education Enterprise: Lessons to Learn. Online publication: Texas Music Education Research. Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2011.pdf
Rohwer, D.A. (2010). Adult music non-participants' thoughts of music as a leisure activity: The pitfalls in wanting to know. International Journal of Community Music, 3, 203-212.. International Journal of Community Music. 3 203-212.
Rohwer, D.A. (2010). Church musicians' perceptions of music as a lifelong learning activity. Debbie Rohwer Research and Issues in Music Education, 8(1), (online).. Research and Issues in Music Education (RIME). 8 (1) http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ894767.pdf
Rohwer, D.A. (2010). Community music and school music: Building bridges Debbie Rohwer. Connections.
Rohwer, D.A. (2010). Cooperating teachers' perceptions of student teacher needs. Debbie Rohwer Texas Music Education Research. Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2010.pdf
Debbie Rohwer and Mark Rohwer. (2010). High school students' perceptions of their future music participation. Research Perspectives in Music Education, 14. Research Perspectives in Music Education. 14
Mark Rohwer. (2009). A content analysis of choral students' participation perceptions: Implications for lifelong learning Debbie Ann Rohwer International Journal of Community Music, 2, 255-262.. International Journal of Community Music. 2 255-262.
Rohwer, D.A. (2009). Non-Caucasian adult band musicians' perceptions on music participation Debbie Rohwer Texas Music Education Research (Online). Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2009.pdf
Rohwer, D.A. (2009). Perceived instructional needs and desires of 8th grade and senior citizen band members. Debbie Rohwer Journal of Music Teacher Education, 18(2) , 1-12.. Journal of Music Teacher Education. 18 (2) 1-12.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2008). Adult band musicians' health and wellness issues. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 23 (2) 54-58.
Rohwer, D.A. (2008). Adult musicians' perceived and measured breathing ability. Debbie Ann Rohwer Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 24(1), 10-14. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 23 56-70.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2008). Feedback: The elixir of learning.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2007). Teacher! Help me! What do I need to know?: A guide to preparing for college. Southwestern Musician. 36, 39, 41, 45.
Debbie Ann Rohwer with Jeremy Polk, UNT. (2006). Practice behaviors of eighth-grade instrumental musicians. Journal of Research in Music Education. 54 350-362.
Debbie Ann Rohwer co-authored with Don Coffman, University of Iowa. (2006). Relationships between wind band membership, activity level, spirituality and quality of life in older adults. Research Perspectives in Music Education. 10 22-27.
Debbie Ann Rohwer co-authored with Mark Rohwer. (2006). The effects of private voice instruction and summer choir camp attendance on high-school students' honor choir audition scores. Texas Music Education Research. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2006.pdf
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2005). A case study of adult beginning instrumental practice. Contributions to Music Education. 32 (1) 45-58.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2005). Musical expression behaviors of senior citizen musicians. Journal of Band Research. 40 (2) 84-95.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2005). Teaching the adult beginning instrumentalist: Ideas from practitioners. International Journal of Music Education. 23 (1) 37-47.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2004). Is administration for you?: Job perspectives from a Fine Arts Director. Southwestern Musician. 72 (10) 43-47.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2004). Requisite skills and characteristics for effective music teaching. Journal of Music Teacher Education. 13 18-27.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2004). The effect of method book content on adult instrumental musicians' reported preference and musical understanding. Texas Music Education Research. 2-8. https://www.tmea.org/assets/pdf/research/Roh2004.pdf
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2002). Lessons on lifelong learning. Southwestern Musician. 71 (3) 40-41.
Rohwer, D.A. (2002). Practice behaviors of high-, middle-, and low-ranked high school auditioners. International Journal of Music Education.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2002). Somewhere over the rainbow: The Denton New Horizons Band. Other.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2001). A portrait of excellence: Understanding the 2001 all-state musicians. Southwestern Musician. 70 (1) 29-32.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2001). Instrumental music students' cognitive and performance understanding of musical expression. Journal of Band Research. 37 (1) 17-28.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2000). Efficacy of psychomotor, vocalization, and cognitive strategies on beginning instrumentalists' abilities to play by ear. Research Perspectives in Music Education. 15-19.
Rohwer, D.A. (2000). Senior citizens as music makers: Forging a new frontier. Chamber Music America.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2000). Steadiness in instrumental performance: A study of tapping, tempo, and grade. Journal of Band Research. 36 (1) 65-76.
Debbie Ann Rohwer co-authored with Judith Delzell and Diane Ballard. (1999). Playing by ear: A study of melodic pattern difficulty, effects of performance experience and instrument family, and relationship between aptitude and ability to play by ear. Journal of Research in Music Education. 47 53-63.
Rohwer, D.A. (1999). What I wish I would have known…. Cadenza.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (1998). Effect of movement instruction on steady beat perception, synchronization, and performance. Journal of Research in Music Education. 46 414-424.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (1997). Multiculturalism in the string classroom. Other.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (1997). The Challenges of Teaching and Assessing Creative Activities. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 15 (2) 8-12. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/875512339701500203
Rohwer, D.A. (1995). The value of singing in the instrumental music program. Dialogue in Instrumental Music Education. 19 73-86.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (1993). Making rehearsals comprehensive. Teaching Music. 1 29-30.
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (1993). Teacher readiness in music education. Other. 6 1-7.

Magazine/Trade Publication

Rohwer, D.A. (2013). Where will their lives take them: From high school choir to lifelong learning: Making the ideal possible Texas Choral Directors' Association, Texas Sings, 30(3), 10-11.. 30 (3) 10-11. Texas Sings.
Rohwer, D.A. (2012). Adult and Community Music Education Newsletter.
Rohwer, D.A. (2011). Adult and Community Music Education Special Research Interest Group Newsletter.
Rohwer, D.A. (2010). Adult and Community Music Education Special Research Interest Group Newsletter.
Rohwer, D.A. (2010). Intergenerational music experiences: Young dogs and old dogs both learning new tricks Making Music ( March/April edition, online). Making Music ( March/April edition, online)..
Debbie Ann Rohwer. (2008). Adults: Kids in big shoes?.

Presentations Given

Invited Talk

Rohwer, D.A. (Author), ElevateNC: Higher Education program, Data-driven completion efforts at University of North Texas, Hunt Institute, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
Rohwer, D.A. (Panelist), Society for Music Teacher Education, Motherhood in the Music Education Academy: Time for Structural Change, NAfME, Indiana, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
Rohwer, D. (Author), Learning from working with “older” (i.e., chronologically gifted) adults, UNT Research office, Willis Library, United States of America. (2018).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), What we know about music and older adults, OLLI, UNT Denton Campus, United States of America. (2017).

Keynote/Plenary Address

Rohwer, D.A., Katy Music Teacher Association, Improving student performance by refining teaching, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A., Mid-south Music Education Research Symposium, Getting Published, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A., Tau Beta Sigma National Conference, How to be a youer you, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), North Carolina Music Educators Conference, 3 sessions on adult learning, (2010 - 2010).

Lecture

Rohwer, D. (Presenter), What we know about music and older adults, revisited., OLLI, Robson Ranch, United States of America. (2018).

Oral Presentation

Rohwer, D.A., Dabback, W. (Presenter), Coffman, D. (Presenter), Music and Lifelong Learning Symposium, New Horizons in Print: A Synthesis of New Horizons Music Primary Sources, Adult and Community Music Special Research Interest Group, Ithaca, NY, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A., Music and Lifelong Learning Symposium, What do we do about this social thing in adult bands?, Adult and Community Music Special Research Interest Group, Ithaca, NY, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A., National Association for Music Education, Mapping the route to publication: Advice from the JRME and Update journal editors, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Research 101: A crash course for college pedagogy teachers, Lombard, IL, (2015 - 2015).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium: Music Learning Across the Lifespan presentation, Problem solving and confidence in adult concert band settings, (2015 - 2015).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, Blind peer review of portfolios to measure student growth in music: A pilot study, (2014 - 2014).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), College Music Society, Community music organizations: Are we moving in conjunct or disjunct motion, (2013 - 2013).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), Music and Lifelong Learning Conference, Financial aspects of community music participation: Debbie (and Nate) do Dallas, (2013 - 2013).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), International Horn Symposium Conference, How do community bands work and why should I care?, (2012 - 2012).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), League of American Orchestras' National Conference, What Orchestras Need to Know, (2012 - 2012).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), Music and Lifelong Learning Conference, Random or Non-random Thoughts: What Seniors Think about in the Ensemble Setting, (2012 - 2012).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Music and Lifelong Learning Conference, Adult music participants' and non-participants' thoughts of music as a leisure activity, (2009 - 2009).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Music and Lifelong Learning Conference, Adult band musicians' health and wellness issues, (2007 - 2007).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), Why Music Works, Textbook Company, (2006 - 2006).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Music and Lifelong Learning Conference, Improving instruction based on research on adult learners: Can old dogs learn new tricks?, (2005 - 2005).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Music and Lifelong Learning Conference, Senior citizen musicians' use of expression, (2003 - 2003).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), International Society for Music Education, The Path to Becoming a Teacher: Public School and University Teacher Education Partnerships, New Zealand, (2001 - 2001).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Chamber music as a musical and social learning tool, (2000 - 2000).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Discipline from many viewpoints, (2000 - 2000).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), American Association of University Women, Acoustics for Youngsters, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), Class, Research, Doctoral Seminar in Music Education, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), College Music Society, Teaching music to the older learner: The trials and tribulations, Japan, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Educating the extremes: Programs for preschoolers and senior citizens, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Teaching music more efficiently and effectively: The learning style connection, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), UNT Pedagogy Class, Statistics, Pedagogy of Research, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Other), UNT Music History Class, Acoustical Research, Music History, (1998 - 1998).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Children and Brain Research: Applying Theory to Practice, Brain research and music: Applications to classroom learning, (1997 - 1997).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Music Education at Illinois: The Next 100 Years, Teaching music through the performance ensemble, (1995 - 1995).

Other

Rohwer, D.A. (Moderator), Texas Music Educators Conference, A Catalyst of Change in a Large Urban District, TMEA, San Antonio, United States of America. (2017).

Panel Presentation

Rohwer, D.A. (Leader), APLU/TIAA Virtual Conference, Financial aid innovations for affordability and student debt, APLU/TIAA, United States of America. (2021).
Rohwer, D.A. (Panelist), National Association for Music Education Conference, NAfME editor forum, National Association for Music Education, United States of America. (2021).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Morrison, S. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, Mapping the Route to Publication: Advice from NAfME Journal Editors, NAfME, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2018).

Poster

Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education Conference, New Horizons band assistants’ perceptions and experiences, National Association for Music Education, United States of America. (2021).
Rohwer, D.A. (Author & Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, A content analysis of the International Journal of Community Music, 2008–2018, United States of America. (2019).
Rohwer, D.A. (Author), National Association for Music Education, A Case Study of Adult Avocational Chamber Music Practices, NAfME, Georgia, United States of America. (2018).
Rohwer, D. (Author), Texas Music Educators Conference, Backgrounds and perceptions of women arts administrators, TMEA, San Antonio, United States of America. (2018).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Lane, J. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Problem solving and confidence in adult concert band settings, TMEA, San Antonio, United States of America. (2017).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Social engagement processes in an adult community music organization, TMEA, San Antonio, United States of America. (2017).
Rohwer, D.A., National Association for Music Education, A narrative investigation of adult music engagement., (2016).
Rohwer, D.A., Texas Music Educators Conference, Middle school handbell choir participant perceptions, (2016).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Research leaders' preparation and practices, (2015 - 2015).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Perceived value of research preparation opportunities for future music education professors, National Association for Music Education, (2014 - 2014).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Relationship between movement and performance achievement of high school choral musician, (2014 - 2014).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Score Study Practices of Texas High School Choir Directors, (2014 - 2014).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Being a significant other: The perceptions of adult band participants' spouses, (2013 - 2013).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, How male choristers envision community in Welsh Men's Choirs, (2012 - 2012).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Predicting undergraduate music education majors' collegiate GPA, (2012 - 2012).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Church Music as an Education Enterprise: Lessons to Learn, (2011 - 2011).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, From the Horse's Mouth: Pedagogical Ideas from Adult Band Members, (2011 - 2011).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Church musicians' perceptions of music as a lifelong learning activity, (2010 - 2010).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Cooperating teachers' perceptions of student teacher needs, (2010 - 2010).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, High school students' perceptions of their future music participation, (2010 - 2010).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Hawaii International Conference on Education, Non-Caucasian adult band musicians' perceptions on music participation, (2009 - 2009).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, A content analysis of choral students' participation perceptions: Implications for lifelong learning, (2009 - 2009).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Perceived instructional needs and desires of 8th grade and senior citizen band members, (2009 - 2009).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, Adult musicians' perceived and measured breathing ability, (2008).
Rohwer, D.A. (Author), Texas Music Educators Conference, Relationships between wind band membership, activity level, spirituality and quality of life in older adults, (2007 - 2007).
Rohwer, D.A. (Author), Texas Music Educators Conference, Eighth-grade instrumentalists' effective use of practice techniques, (2006 - 2006).
Rohwer, D.A. (Author), Texas Music Educators Conference, The Effects of Private Voice Instruction and Summer Choir Camp Attendance on High-School Students' Honor Choir Audition Scores, (2006 - 2006).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, A case study of adult beginning instrumental practice, (2005 - 2005).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, Teaching the adult beginning instrumentalist: Ideas from practitioners, (2004 - 2004).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, The effect of method book content on adult instrumental musicians' reported preference and musical understanding, (2004 - 2004).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Requisite skills and characteristics for effective music teaching, (2003 - 2003).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Practice Behaviors of High-, Middle-, and Low-ranked High School Auditioners, (2002 - 2002).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Instrumental Music Students' Cognitive and Performance Understanding of Musical Expression, (2001 - 2001).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Conference, Steadiness in instrumental performance: A study of age, tempo, and tapping, (1999 - 1999).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, Effect of movement instruction on steady beat perception, synchronization, and performance, (1998 - 1998).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), National Association for Music Education, Efficacy of psychomotor, vocalization, and cognitive strategies on beginning instrumentalists' abilities to play by ear, (1998 - 1998).
Rohwer, D.A. (Presenter), International Society for Music Education, Playing by ear: A study of melodic pattern difficulty, effects of maturation and instrument family, and relationship between tonal aptitude and ability to play by ear, Amsterdam, (1996 - 1996).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Fall Concert", Debbie Rohwer, Denton, United States of America. (2018).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Spring Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, Denton, United States of America. (2018).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Fall Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, Denton, United States of America. (2017).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Spring Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, Denton, United States of America. (2017).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Fall Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, Denton, United States of America. (2016).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Spring Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, United States of America. (2016).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Fall Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, United States of America. (2015).
Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Rohwer, D.A., "Spring Concert", Denton New Horizons Band, United States of America. (2015).

Media Contributions

Other

"Teacher Talk and Perceived Teacher Effectiveness," (April 2017).
"Earplug Usage in Preservice Music Teachers," (March 2017).
"Special Learner Sessions at state Music Educatiors Conventions," (October 2016).
"Technological Affordances for the Music Education Researcher," (April 2016).
"A Survey Study of U.S. Collegiate and K–12 Steel Band Directors’ Attitudes Relating to Steel Band Curriculum and Pedagogy," (January 2016).
"The Socialization of Music Teachers," (October 2015).
"Music Instruction and Intelligence," (May 2015).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

Fellowship

Rohwer, D.A. (Co-Principal), "Teach North Texas TSI Math funding," sponsored by Amon Carter, Regional, $250000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
Rohwer, D.A. (Co-Principal), "Microgrant Student Success Awards," sponsored by Amon Carter, Regional, $150000 Funded. ( - 2020).

Grant - Research

Rohwer, D.A. (Principal), "Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board grant for Accelerating Student Success Planning," sponsored by THECB, State, $50000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
Rohwer, D.A. (Principal), "Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board grant for TSI Student Success Implementation Grant," sponsored by THECB, State, $250000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).

Grant - Service

Rohwer, D.A. (Principal), "EAB Community Grant Award," sponsored by EAB, National, $100 Funded. (2023 - 2024).

Service

University Service

Committee Chair, Faculty Workload Sub-Committee. (January 2025 - Present).
Committee Member, RPTC and PAC. (2025 - 2025).
Other (Faculty Champion), Day of Giving. (April 2025 - May 2025).
Committee Member, Pi Kappa Lambda Scholarship Committee. (April 2025 - May 2025).
Member, APLU/USU Retention Initiative. (2018 - 2024).
Member, APLU/USU Transformation Cluster. (2018 - 2024).
Chairperson, certified mediator. (2018 - 2024).
Member, Coalition of Urban Serving Universities Student Achievement Strand Committee. (2018 - 2024).
Chairperson, President's Student Success Steering Committee. (2018 - 2024).
Committee Member, SACSCOC Evaluator. (2017 - 2024).
Committee Member, Marching band search committee. (2023 - 2023).
Committee Member, Percussion search committee. (2022 - 2022).
Committee Member, Process Improvement Team. (2016 - 2020).
Chairperson, VP and Chief Marketing Officer Search. (2018 - 2018).
Other (Institutional Representative for UNT), Texas Women in Higher Education. (2016 - 2018).
Committee Member, Academic Affairs Fellow selection committee. (2017).
Chairperson, Compliance Officer Search. (2017).
Other (group mentor), Cross disciplinary mentoring program for new faculty. (2017).
Member, Division Coordinator for the Charitable Campaign. (2017).
Member, Pi Kappa Lambda proposal reviewer. (2017).
Committee Member, Provost Search. (2017).
Member, THECB Data Fellow. (2017).
Member, UNT Autisim Institute Director Search Committee. (2017 - 2017).
Committee Member, Vice President for Research Search. (2017).
Co-Chair, Mission and Vision Townhall leader. (2016 - 2017).
Member (Assists the UNT President), Presidential Faculty Fellow. (2016 - 2017).
Other (Member), Field Experience Advisory Council. (2010 - 2017).
Chairperson, Division of Music Education. (2004 - 2017).
Member, Fellow in the Office of Faculty Success. (2016 - 2016).
Other (President), Pi Kappa Lambda. (2013 - 2014).
Other (Music Education Division Representative and Advisory Council Member), Federation of North Texas Area Universities. (1998 - 2012).
Other (Chair), Provost's Academic Planning Council. (2009 - 2011).
Other (Music Education Representative), Undergraduate Admissions Committee for the College of Music. (2006 - 2011).
Other (Faculty Representative), Faculty Senate's Mission & Vision Committee. (2010 - 2010).
Other (Fine Arts Representative), University Curriculum Assessment Committee. (1999 - 2010).
Committee Member, University Core Oversight Committee. (2000 - 2009).
Other (Member), Music Graduate Council Representative. (2001 - 2007).
Other (Member), University Planning Council's Committee on Assessment. (2001 - 2007).
Committee Member, Enrollment Management Assessment Committee. (2004 - 2006).
Program Coordinator, Ph.D. program in Music Education. (2001 - 2004).
Other (Member), UNT Faculty Senate. (2001 - 2004).
Committee Member, Hudd Arts Education Outreach Program Committee. (1998 - 2003).
Other (Co-Advisor), North Texas Student Music Educators. (1997 - 2003).
Other (Chair), Music Education Program: Federation of North Texas Area Universities. (1998 - 1999).

Public Service

Other (Research review board member), South Carolina Music Educators Association. (January 2025 - Present).
Program Coordinator, Denton New Horizons Band. (1998 - Present).
Other (Research review board member), Texas Music Educators Association Research Review. (1997 - Present).
Chairperson, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. (2014 - 2020).
Board Member, International Journal of Community Music. (2007 - 2020).
Chairperson, New Horizons Music International Research. (2010 - 2018).
Board Member, Contributions to Music Education. (2012 - 2016).

Professional Service

Member, Accelerate Equity. Online, Online. (2025 - Present).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Community Music. (2025 - Present).
Reviewer, Journal Article, South Carolina Music Educators Association. (2025 - Present).
Committee Member, Texas Music Education Research. (2025 - Present).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, University of South Carolina. Columbia, South Carolina. (February 2025 - February 2025).
Member, EAB Navigate Student Success Innovation Council Board Member. (2023 - 2024).
Member, USU APLU Senior Leader Working Group for Student Success Ecosystems on Campuses. (2022 - 2024).
Other (Board Member; Nominating Committee; Division Chair; National Chair), Adult Continuing and Community Education Special Research Interest Group. (1998 - 2020).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer (Promotion to Associate Professor review), University of St. Thomas. St. Paul, MN. (2018).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, External Reviewer for Promotion to Associate Professor for Alden Snell at the Eastman School of Music. (September 2018).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Northwestern University. (October 2017 - December 2017).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer (External Promotion to Full Professor Reviewer), University of St. Thomas. (2017).
Other (Invited Conductor for the Advanced Band), Chautauqua New Horizons Band Camp. (2010 - 2010).
Other (Invited Conductor), Interlochen Arts Academy New Horizons Senior Band. (August 8, 2007 - August 13, 2007).
Other (Textbook reviewer), McGraw Hill, Prentice Hall, and Music Educators National Conference. (1997 - 2000).
Other (Adjudicator), McKinney Solo and Ensemble Festival. (January 29, 2000).
Other (Invited Conductor for the Intermediate Band), Chautauqua New Horizons Band Camp. (1998 - 1998).