Debbie A. Rohwer

Previous Scheduled Teaching

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

• 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.
• 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?.

Contracts, Grants and 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).