Dr. Marie Miller

    Marie C. Miller, pianist, is an active performer, educator, and researcher. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education from Florida State University , a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from Northwestern University, a Bachelor of Music degree and Kodály Certification from Silver Lake College. An elementary music education specialist, Dr. Miller held teaching elementary music teaching positions in Antigo and Green Bay, Wisconsin, as well as university positions at Silver Lake College, Southeast Missouri State University and currently as Professor of Music Education at Emporia State University.

    An active soloist and chamber musician, Miller concertizes performs regularly with faculty colleagues and guest artists. Dr. Miller is also active as a researcher with publications and presentation in the field of music education.  She is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Schools of Music and is active an an accreditation visitor for that organization.  Miller served as Chair of the Music Department for 14 years.

Publications & Presentations

Selected Performances

Recognition

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Publications

Miller M. C. (2004). Elementary music methods: Adaptive instruction, techniques, and materials. As part of a compilation of Adaptive special education: A resource for IHE teachers. Frank Mullins, grant coordinator.Anticipated release - spring 2004.

Ambrosio, A. L., Sequin, C. A., Hogan, E. L., & Miller, M. (2001). Assessing performance-based outcomes of multicultural lesson plans: A component within a comprehensive teacher education assessment design. Multicultural Perspectives, 3 (1), 15-22.

Miller, M.C. (1997). Musical intelligences. In Multiple Intelligences for Teachers: The Journal of the Kansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Topeka, KS

Shirk, J. & Miller, M.C. (1994). Linking the faculty recognition process to teaching excellence. In Proceedings of the Eighteenth National Conference on Successful College Teaching. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press.

Miller, M. C. (1992). Effect of concentrated training on elementary education majors' song leading skills. Southeastern Journal of Music Education, 4.

Miller, M. C. (1992). MU 474 - Elementary Music Methods. In Executive Committee of the Society for Music Teacher Education, Syllabi for Music Methods Courses (pp. 79-86). Washington, DC: Music Educators National Conference.

Miller, M. C. (1992). MU 344 - Music Materials and Activities for the Elementary Classroom Teacher. In Executive Committee of the Society for Music Teacher Education, Syllabi for Music Methods Courses (pp. 125-132). Washington, DC: Music Educators National Conference.

 

Presentations

Ambrosio, A. L, Miller, M.C. & Sequin, C. A. (2001, February). Are we training our students for a diverse society: Program assessment of multicultural education outcomes. Professional clinic presented at ATE Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA

Miller, M. C. (2000, November). Contemporary models of learning in music.
Paper presented at National Annual Conference: National Association of Schools of Music National Conference. San Diego, CA.

Sequin, C. A., Hogan, E., Miller, M. C., & Ambrosio, A. L. Multicultural lesson plans and diversity essay assessments. (2000, November). Paper presented at the National Conference on Assessment of Multicultural/Diversity Outcomes. Kansas City, MO.

Sequin, C. A., Miller, M. C., Ambrosio, A. L., & Smith, R. M. (2000, November). Creating vignettes. Paper presented at the National Conference on Assessment of Multicultural/Diversity Outcomes. Kansas City, MO.

Ward, K., McLucas, A. D., Miller, M. & Moore, D. (2000, November) So what's a person like you doing in administration? Paper presented at Musical Intersections: Toronto 2000.

Ambrosio, A., Miller, M.C., Sequin, C. A., & Smith, R. (1999, June). Assessment of Performance-Based MC/Diversity Outcomes. Paper presented at In praise of Education: A National Conference Celebrating Educational Renewal, Bellevue, WA.

Miller, M.C. (1997, November). Faculty Issues: Evaluation of Teaching. Paper presented at the Annual Conference: National Association of Schools of Music, San Diego, CA.

Miller, M.C. (1996, November). Collaborative perspectives on diversity: Initiatives within and between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Teachers College. Paper presented at the Sixth Annual Conference: The Project 30 Alliance, Philadelphia, PA.

Miller, M.C. & Speedie, P. (1966, April). Kowhai: Musical Blossoms of New Zealand Women Composers. Computerized video presented at the Faculty Research and Creativity Forum, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M.C. & Speedie, P. (1966, March). Kowhai: Musical Blossoms of New Zealand Women Composers. Paper, performance and computerized video presented at the meeting of the Fourth Festival of Women Composers, Indiana, PA.

Miller, M.C. & Shirk, J. (1994, May). Maximizing music audiences and their participation as adult learners in music. Paper presented at the meeting of The 1994 National Conference on the Adult Learner, Columbia, SC.

Shirk, J. & Miller, M.C. (1994, February). Linking the faculty recognition process to teaching excellence. Paper presented at the meeting of The National Conference on Successful Teaching and Administration, Orlando, FL.

Miller, M. C. & Speedie, P. (1993, May). Native American Influences on Music of Women Composers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Faculty Research and Creativity Forum, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M. C. & Speedie, P. (1993, March). Native American Influences on Music of Women Composers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Third Festival of Women Composers, Indiana, PA.

Miller, M. C. (1993, February). Active-Learning for College Education Majors. Paper presented at the meeting of The National Conference on Successful College Teaching and Administration, Orlando, FL.

Miller, M. C. (1992, May). Effect of concentrated training on elementary education majors' song leading skills. Paper presented at the meeting of The 1992 Southeastern Music Education Symposium, Athens, GA.

Miller, M. C. (1992, April). Effect of concentrated training on elementary education majors' song leading skills. Paper presented at the meeting of 53rd National In-Service Conference, Music Educators National Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Miller, M. C. (1992, October). Solfege as a learning tool in elementary music. Presentation at the Flint Hills Educational Research and Development Association Inservice Meeting, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M. C. (1992, October). Affective responses in classroom music instruction. Presentation at the Flint Hills Educational Research and Development Association Inservice Meeting, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M. C. (1991, April). The development of an affective behavior assessment instrument for use with third-grade children in a music class situation. Paper presented at the Emporia State University Faculty Research and Creativity Forum, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M. C. (1991, October). Music in the elementary classroom. Presentation at the Flint Hills Educational Research and Development Association Inservice Meeting, Emporia, KS.

 

Lecture Recitals

Prewitt, J., Prewitt, K., & Miller, M. (2003, February). Heart to heart, pen to pen: Five mystical songs by George Herbert. Lecture-Recital presented at the Conference on New Literacies, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS.

Miller, M.C. & Speedie, P. (1996, February). Native American influences on music of women composers. Lecture-Recital presented at Beach Music Hall, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M.C. & Speedie, P. (1994, September). Women's voices in song: A selection of women poets. Lecture-Recital presented at Beach Music Hall, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.

Miller, M.C. & Speedie, P. (1993, October). Native American influences on music of women composers: A lecture-recital. Lecture-Recital presented at Beach Music Hall, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.

Flint Hills Trio Performance Tour: Angela McComas, flute; Allan Comstock, bassoon;

Marie Miller, piano & harpsichord

Emporia State University, February 15, 2001

The University of Kansas: Lawrence, KS, November 12, 2000

Emporia State University, October 8, 2000

The University of Iowa: Iowa City, Septemer 18, 2000

University of Missouri - Kansas City: Kansas City, September 8, 2000

 

Enrique Canez Feldman, tuba; Marie Miller, piano -- March 5, 1992

Sharon Sparling Trent, bassoon; Marie Miller, piano -- May 7, 1991

 

Awards & Recognitions

• 2001 Emporia State University Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor
• 1999 Emporia State University Presidential Award for Distinguished Service to Diversity
• International Who's Who of Professionals, 1997
• Pi Kappa Lambda
• Sigma Alpha Iota
• Outstanding Young Women of America, 1974

 

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Last Updated October 3, 2008