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Dr. Elizabeth W. Chappell

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Music Education

Email: Elizabeth.Chappell@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Texas at Austin, 2013
    Major: Music and Human Learning
    Dissertation: Predictors of Instrumental Music: How School Policies May Influence Retention in Title I and Non-Title I Public Schools
  • Certificate, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2012
    Major: EAYA Music
  • MEd, University of Texas at Austin, 1995
    Major: Music Education
  • BMEd, University of Kansas, 1993
    Major: Music Therapy

Licensures and Certifications

  • National Board Certification, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. (2012 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • International Society for Music Education. (2017 - Present).
  • Texas Orchestra Directors Association. (2017 - Present).
  • Texas Music Adjudicators Association. (2016 - Present).
  • Mu Omicron. (2013 - Present).
  • National Association for Music Education. (2005 - Present).
  • American String Teachers Association. (2000 - Present).
  • Suzuki Association of the Americas. (1998 - Present).
  • Texas Music Educators Association. (1995 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDME 4103 - Student Teaching in Grades 4 8, 9 courses.
  • EDSE 4108 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School, 2 courses.
  • EDSE 4148 - Student Teaching for Music Education Majors, 8 courses.
  • MUAG 1121 - Strings Class, 7 courses.
  • MUAG 1221 - Strings Class, 9 courses.
  • MUAG 2900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • MUED 2310 - Musicianship for Teaching I, 5 courses.
  • MUED 4109 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools, 8 courses.
  • MUED 4209 - Music Performance: Instrumental, 8 courses.
  • MUED 4900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • MUED 4910 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • MUED 5010 - Music in Special Education, 1 course.
  • MUED 5890 - Project Practicum, 5 courses.
  • MUED 5900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • MUED 6900 - Special Problems, 6 courses.
  • MUGC 5900 - Special Problems, 7 courses.
  • MUGC 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 4 courses.
  • MUGC 6954 - Dissertation Recital, 2 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Related Field Professor, Jazz Studies. (August 26, 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "A TECHNICAL REMEDIAL METHOD FOR CELLO PEDAGOGUES AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: CORRECTING AND ENHANCING THE MECHANICS OF CELLO PLAYING," Instrumental Studies. (June 15, 2020 - November 15, 2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "The Needs and Benefits of Teaching an Eclectic Styles Strings Curriculum," Music Education. (December 10, 2018).
  • Related Field Professor, Instrumental Studies. (May 5, 2018).
  • Related Field Professor, Instrumental Studies. (August 30, 2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Holding the Cello with Balance: How Expert Teachers Set Up Young Players for Success," Music Education. (April 20, 2017).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Jones-Wilson, S., Chappell, E. (2022). Fracturing the Black Nucleus: Reflections on School Desegregation in Texas Through the Lens of Black Orchestra Students. Journal of Historical Research in Music Education.
  • Chappell, E. (2020). Research to Resource: The Importance of Aural Learning in the Strings Classroom. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 38 (3)
  • Chappell, E.W. (2018). Making the Case for a Heterogeneous Beginner String Classroom. 68 (3)

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Chappell, E.W. (2018). Nurturing Difference. 129 (1541) 32. London,

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Chappell, E. (Presenter), Young Musicians Teaching Artists Professioal Development, Beginning String Techniques, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Educational Outreach, Meyerson Symphony Building, United States of America. (2021).
  • Chappell, E. (Presenter), Professional Development, Before the Method Book for String Teachers, Irving ISD, McArthur High School - Irving, United States of America. (2021).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Presenter), Professional Development, Successful Inclusion in High Performing Orchestra Programs, Arlington ISD, Lamar High School, United States of America. (2017).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Chappell, E.W. (Author), ASTA Conference, Removing the Barriers: Supporting First-Generation, Pre-Service String Music Educators, American String Teachers Association, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2023).
  • Chappell, E. (Author & Presenter), Music Research and Teacher Education Conference, Marjorie Keller: String Pedagogue Who Broke Gender Barriers, National Association for Music Education, online, United States of America. (2021).
  • Chappell, E. (Author & Presenter), California All-State Music Education Conference, Serving the Diverse Student Body in a Title I School, California Music Education Association, online, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author & Presenter), APME Conference, Forming an Eclectic Styles Orchestra Within a University String Project, Association for Popular Music Education, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. (2020).
  • Scott, L. (Presenter), Chappell, E.W. (Presenter), SAA Conference, Speaking From Experience: Inclusion Strategies, Challenges, and Triumphs in Schools and Studios, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Minneapolis, MInnesota, United States of America. (2020).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author & Presenter), ASTA National Conference, Inclusion: New Ideas and Strategies, American String Teachers Association, Albequerque, New Mexico, United States of America. (2019).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author & Presenter), Annual Conference, Eric and his Life With the Violin: Using A Case Study as a Model for Successful Inclusion, Texas Orchestra Directors Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2017).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author & Presenter), National Conference, Eric and his life with the violin: Using a case study as a model for successful inclusion into a school orchestra, American String Teachers Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (2017).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Scott, L. (Author), Chappell, E.W. (Author), Balboa, R. (Author), ASTA Conference, The UT String Project as a Gateway to String Education: Celebrating 75 years of Access to Music, American String Teachers Association, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2023).
  • Chappell, E. (Panelist), ASTA National Conference, Research on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in String Teaching, American String Teachers Association, online, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Discussant), ASTA National Conference, Collegiate Roundtable: University/Community Partnerships, American String Teachers Association, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2020).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Panelist), TMEA Clinic and Convention, Inclusion Strategies for Ensemble Teachers, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2017).

    • Paper

  • Chappell, E.W. (Author), NAfME Conference, Zeke Castro: El Rey of Mariachi Music Education in the Austin, Texas Public Schools, National Association for Music Education, Washington DC, United States of America. (2022).

    • Poster

  • Chappell, E.W. (Author), ASTA Conference, An Analysis of Policies That Can Make or Break School Orchestra Programs, American String Teachers Association, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Chappell, E. (Author), ASTA National Conference, Zeke Castro: El Rey of Mariachi Music Education in the Austin, Texas Public Schools, American String Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Gerrard, C.L. (Author & Presenter), Chappell, E. (Author & Presenter), Biggers, C. (Author & Presenter), Gerrard, C.H. (Author & Presenter), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic and Convention, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at TMEA: A Content Analysis of Session Offerings, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author), TMEA Conference, Marjorie Murray Keller: A Historical Study of a String Pedagogue with Foundational Impact, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2020).
  • Chappell, E. (Author), Nussbaum, K. (Author), 2019 Symposium on Music Teacher Education, Preparing String Teachers in Texas: How Demographics, Contest Participation, and Enrollment Data Can Inform Music Teacher Educators, Society for Music Teacher Education, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America. (2019).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author), Nussbaum, K. (Author), TMEA Conference, The Status of Orchestra Programs in the State of Texas, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2019).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author), Smith, L.P. (Author), TMEA Clinic and Convention, A Survey of Participants in a University String Project: Reflections on How the Addition of Private Lessons Impacts Perceptions of Growth for Both Teacher and Student, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2017).

    • Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Chappell, E.W. (Author & Presenter), ISME: Special Music Education and Music Therapy Commision, What I learned about autism and teaching strings from 13 years of lessons with Eric, International Society for Music Education, Salzburg, Austria, Austria. (2018 - 2018).
  • Chappell, E.W. (Author & Presenter), American String Teachers Association, Adaptive Technique: Modifications in String Pedagogy for Students with Physical Disabilities, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (2018).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Music Conducting - Regional, All-State, or Prof Ensemble. Chappell, E.W., "Region Conductor", Chamber Orchestra, Region 2, Haslet, Texas, United States of America. (December 9, 2018).
  • Music Conducting - Regional, All-State, or Prof Ensemble. Chappell, E.W., "Region Conductor", Bravo Orchestra, Region 12, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (December 1, 2018).
  • Music Conducting - Regional, All-State, or Prof Ensemble. Chappell, E.W., "Region Conductor", Middle School String Orchestra, Region 18, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (November 18, 2017).
  • Music Conducting - Regional, All-State, or Prof Ensemble. Chappell, E.W., "Region Conductor", String Orchestra, Region 24, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (December 9, 2016).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Search Committee - Violin. (January 15, 2022 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, American String Teachers Association UNT Student Chapter. (August 31, 2016 - Present).
  • Director, UNT String Project. (August 2015 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Serach Committee - Elementary Music Education. (October 1, 2021 - January 5, 2022).
  • Member, Ricco Ethics Award Judging Panel. (February 2019).

Public Service

  • Officer, Treasurer, National String Project Consortium. Dallas, Texas. (August 15, 2016 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Editorial Review Board Member, American String Teacher Journal. Fairfax, Virginia. (April 2022 - Present).
  • Board of Directors, National String Project Consortium. Pittsburgh, Pensylvania. (August 1, 2016 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Texas Music Educators Association. Denton, Texas. (June 1, 2022 - June 15, 2022).
  • Member, Ricco Ethics Award Committee. Denton, TX. (September 2021 - January 31, 2022).