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Dr. Darhyl S. Ramsey

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Conducting and Ensembles

Email: darhyl.ramsey@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Iowa, 1978
    Major: Music
    Dissertation: Programed Instruction Using Full-Score Band Literature to Teach Pitch and Rhythm Error Detection Skill to College Music Education Students
  • MA, University of Iowa, 1974
    Major: Music
  • BM, Carson-Newman College, 1970
    Major: Music Education

Professional Memberships

  • Music Educators National Conference. (Present).
  • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity. (Present).
  • Texas Music Educators Association. (Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDCI 4148 - Student Teaching for Music Education Majors, 5 courses.
  • EDEE 4103 - Student Teaching in Grades 4 8, 4 courses.
  • EDEE 5103 - Student Teaching in Grades 4 8, 1 course.
  • EDME 4103 - Student Teaching in Grades 4 8, 27 courses.
  • EDSE 4108 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School, 20 courses.
  • EDSE 4148 - Student Teaching for Music Education Majors, 12 courses.
  • EDSE 5108 - Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools, 1 course.
  • MUAG 4050 - Symphonic Literature of the Wind Band, 5 courses.
  • MUED 3200 - Musicianship for Teaching III, 25 courses.
  • MUED 4109 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools, 9 courses.
  • MUED 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • MUED 4910 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • MUED 5280 - Current Issues in Music Education, 13 courses.
  • MUED 5300 - Instrumental Techniques, 1 course.
  • MUED 5500 - History of Music Education in the United States, 6 courses.
  • MUED 5520 - Psychology of Music, 9 courses.
  • MUED 5890 - Project Practicum, 4 courses.
  • MUED 5900 - Special Problems, 6 courses.
  • MUED 5910 - Special Problems, 4 courses.
  • MUED 6430 - Principles of Music Learning, 8 courses.
  • MUED 6900 - Special Problems, 4 courses.
  • MUED 6910 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • MUGC 5900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • MUGC 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 7 courses.
  • MUMH 4050 - Symphonic Literature, 14 courses.

Awards and Honors

  • National President, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. (2000).
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Carson-Newman College. (2000).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Ramsey, DS. (2000). "Goals and Objectives for the Beginning Band." in Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band..

    • Journal Article

  • D.S. Ramsey, B. Aguilar and B. Lumsden. (2002). "The Aztec Empire and the Spanish Mission: Early Music Education in North America." Journal of Historical Research in Music Education..
  • Hunsaker, LA and Ramsey, DS. (1998). "Cardiac Dynamics in Marching Band Trumpet Players." in Medical Problems of Performing Artists. Vol 13:2, June.
  • Hurst, C., and Ramsey DS. (1991). "Competition" Southeastern Journal of Music Education Vol 3..
  • Battle, J and Ramsey, DS. (1990). "Music as an Aid in Learning Conceptual Facts in the Social Studies Lesson." Southeastern Journal of Music Education Vol 2..

    • Popular Press Article

  • Ramsey,m DS. (1997). "Standard" in Strategies for Teaching: Guide for Music Methods Class.
  • Ramsey, DS. (1991). "50 Years of Musical History." United States Air Force Band-Fiftieth Anniversary Concert Program.

Presentations Given

  • Site Based Instruction for Methods Courses in Band Programs - Texas Music Educators Association, (2005 - 2005).
  • The History of The School Band Movement - Texas Music Educators Association, (2002 - 2002).
  • Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band - Virginia Music Educators Association, (2001 - 2001).
  • "Heaven Bound - Sacred Music from Two Cultures" with Mellonnee Burnim - The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching - Cullowhee, NC, (1999 - 1999).
  • Creating a Lesson Plan for the Performing Ensemble - Texas Music Educators Association, (1999 - 1999).
  • Cardiac Arrhythnmias Observed During Trumpet Playing" International Society for Music Medicine, (1998 - 1998).
  • "Don't Be Afraid to Sight Read: Sight Reading for Band Organizations" - Eastern Division - Music Educators National Conference, (1993 - 1993).
  • "Teaching Musical Competencies in the Music Rehearsal" - Alberta Bandmasters Associaiton - Alberta Canada, (1991 - 1991).
  • A Comparison of Texas Band Director's Attitudes Toward Conpetitiveness, Winning and Personal Goal Attainmnent for the Beginning to the End of the School Year - Music Educators National Conference - Washington DC, (1990 - 1990).
  • The Positive and Negative Attitudes Toward Competition of Band Directors and Music Students in American Secondary Schools" -International Society of Music Education - Vienna Austria, (1990 - 1990).

Service

University Service

  • Other (Member), Athletic Council. (1990 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Core Oversight Committee. (1999 - 2008).

Professional Service

  • Other (President of Board), Interfaith Ministries. (2010 - 2010).
  • Other (Steering Committee - Finance Chair), Leadership Denton. (2007 - 2010).
  • Other (Board Member), Interfaith Ministries. (2009 - 2009).
  • Other (Assistant District Governor), Rotary District 5790. (2009 - 2009).
  • Other (President of Board), Carter Blood Care Donor Council. (2005 - 2009).
  • Other (Class Member), Leadership Denton. (2006 - 2007).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Denton South Rotary Club. (2006 - 2006).
  • Other (President of Board), Owsley Community School. (2000 - 2006).

Consulting

  • Educational Programs Inc, (1978).
  • Prentice Hall Publishers, (2008 - 2008).
  • Hal Leonard Publishers, (2006 - 2007).
  • Hal Leonard Publishers, (1992 - 1993).