This session will focus on preparing future music educators for the student teaching experience. Participants will receive information from the perspective of both the collaborating teacher and the college supervising teacher. Specifics of how to prepare for and deal with the final chapter in the music education undergraduate process will be shared and discussed with participants.
David Gregory, Mary Land
- Biographical Information
Dr. David Gregory is Conductor of Tara Winds and Associate Professor of Music at Reinhardt College. Dr. Gregory is a Past President of the National Band Association and now is Advisor to the NBA Executive Committee. At Reinhardt College Dr. Gregory teaches Music Education courses, conducts the Wind Ensemble and the College Orchestra, supervises student teachers and coordinates the Music Education program.
Mary Land is Director of Bands at Pickens County Middle School in Jasper, Georgia, which opened in the fall of 1988. Mrs. Land, a native of North Augusta, South Carolina, received her Bachelors of Music Education degree from the University of Georgia and her Masters of Music Education degree from Vandercook College of Music. Mrs. Land is a Middle School representative on the NBA executive board of directors and is on the faculty of the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp.