Michael V. Smith (Ph.D. in music education, University of Minnesota; M.M.E., Kansas University; B.M., Washburn University), associate professor and chair, music education. Has taught instrumental, choral and general music at all levels, beginning his career in the public schools of Topeka, Kan. Prior to coming to The Catholic University of America, served as chair of the Music Education Department in the School of Music at DePaul University, Chicago. Before that, was Director of Music Education at Augustana College. Has served as clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator throughout the country, including Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, North Carolina, California, Arizona. Publishes and maintains research interests in the areas of new teacher induction, mentoring, technology applications in education, and urban education and related arts.
 

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