Music Education

The University of Iowa's music education faculty are committed to the development of outstanding music educators who make a difference in the lives of their students.

Our music education faculty maintain diverse scholarly interests, including:

  • Community music
  • Well-being and music-making
  • Creative musicianship
  • Peacebuilding and music education
  • Music in prison contexts
  • Vocal and choral acoustics
  • Vocal health among pre-service and practicing music educators and music therapists
  • Vocal pedagogy and singing technique
  • Choral conducting gesture and singer efficiency 
  • Universal design and inclusive schooling practices
  • Culturally sustaining pedagogy 
  • Supporting diversity and educational equity in music education

Music education faculty

Portrait of Mary Cohen

Mary Cohen

Title/Position
Music Education
Associate Professor
Portrait of Adam Harry

Adam Harry

Title/Position
Instrumental Music Education
Assistant Professor
headshot of Dr. Manternach

Jeremy Manternach

Title/Position
Choral Music Education
Associate Professor
Music Education Area Head