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Strengthening the Learning Environment: Legal Dimensions of Diverse Student and Faculty Bodies

Strengthening the Learning Environment: Legal Dimensions of Diverse Student and Faculty Bodies (Panel Discussion) Sara Benson, University of Illinois Lecturer in Law Mary Ann Midden, University of Illinois Staff Attorney with Student Legal Services Stacey Gross and Ondine Gross, Centennial

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Come Out and Play: An Exploratory Study of Identity Development Among Gay Male University Music Students

James Bowyer Kenneth Douglas Title: Come Out and Play: An Exploratory Study of Identity Development Among Gay Male University Music Students Abstract: The researchers are developing a qualitative research project that looks at the experience of gay male students (perhaps

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Exploring Processes of Secondary Choral Teachers’ LGBTQ+ Identity Revelation

Carson Connor Zajdel Temple University Title: Exploring Processes of Secondary Choral Teachers’ LGBTQ+ Identity Revelation Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the process of secondary choral music teachers’ decisions to reveal and/or conceal their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,

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Abstracts are now posted and open for pre-symposium discussion

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Deconstructing musical values – orality and inclusion

June Boyce-Tillman University of Winchester Title: Deconstructing musical values – orality and inclusion Abstract: This paper uses a phenomenography of the music experience  – developed by the author (Boyce-Tillman 2000a, 2001a, 2004, 2006b, 2007a) from the work of Dewey (1929,

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Trials and Triumphs: Reflections on Coming Out as a Gay Pre-Service Teacher of Faith

Don Taylor University of North Texas Title: Trials and Triumphs: Reflections on Coming Out as a Gay Pre-Service Teacher of Faith Abstract: Choral teachers often have the unique opportunity to practice their craft in school and church settings.  In conservative

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Towards a More Inclusive Music Education: The Experiences of Mentorship Between LGBTQIAA Undergraduates In Higher Education Across Pennsylvania

Edward J. Holmes Gettysburg College Brent C. Talbot Gettysburg College Title: Towards a More Inclusive Music Education: The Experiences of Mentorship Between LGBTQIAA Undergraduates In Higher Education Across Pennsylvania Abstract: Using Kumashiro’s (2000) theory of anti-oppressive education, this research examines

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Where Are They Now?: A Follow-Up Inquiry With a Gay and a Lesbian Former Preservice Music Teacher

Bridget Sweet University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Stephen Paparo University of Massachusetts–Amherst Title: Where Are They Now?: A Follow-Up Inquiry With a Gay and a Lesbian Former Preservice Music Teacher Abstract: In 2012, we conducted a study to examine the experiences

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Vocal and Social Integration of Transgender Students into Their Preferred-Gender Ensemble: A Qualitative Study of Two Transgender Students

Danielle Steele Earlham College Title: Vocal and Social Integration of Transgender Students into Their Preferred-Gender Ensemble: A Qualitative Study of Two Transgender Students Abstract: This qualitative pilot study assessed the vocal and social challenges faced by two college-age, transgender students

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