Dawn McConkie, D.M.A.
Assisstant Professor
Department of Music, Box 4029
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
(620) 341-5434
dmcconki@emporia.edu

D.M.A. University of Miami,

clarinet performance
M.M. University of Miami,

clarinet performance
B.M. University of Miami,

clarinet performance

     Dr. Dawn McConkie is in her fifth year as assistant professor of clarinet and saxophone at Emporia State University, where she teaches applied clarinet and saxophone along with directing the Emporia State University Chamber Winds, clarinet choir, and saxophone ensembles. She is a member of the MidAmerica Woodwind Quintet. Dr. McConkie holds a Master's Degree and Doctoral Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Miami, FL, where she studied with clarinetist Dr. Margaret Donaghue-Flavin. Past saxophone teachers include John Nichol ( Central Michigan University ). She has freelance experience with various professional groups, including the Florida Philharmonic, Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera and the Boca Pops Orchestra. She has held previous teaching positions at the University of Miami as lecturer of clarinet and principal clarinet with the Miami based Jubilate Orchestra. Dr. McConkie is a member and faculty advisor for the Emporia State University chapter of the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference and a patroness of the women's music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota. She is also a member of International Clarinet Association, Pi Kappa Lambda national music society, and the International Association of Jazz Educators.

Last Updated October 3, 2008