Lynne Jackson has been a music teacher for over 40 years and shares some of her thoughts about music and band, and offers some tips for teachers heading back to school for the new year.

Topics:

• Lynne's background growing up in Michigan, deciding to be a band director in the 8th grade, early mentors, and playing in William D. Revelli's band at the University of Michigan.
• Lynne's journey from Michigan to Texas via VanderCook University and the Midwest Clinic.
• Lynne's advice for teachers as they head back to school this year and the most common concern she gets from music education students before they head into the classroom.
• Best practices for starting beginners.

Links:

• Lynne Jackson
• Persichetti: Symphony for Band
• Young Educator Seminar

Biography:

Lynne Jackson has taught forty-three years and currently teaches wind method and graduate music education classes at Southern Methodist University. Jackson also serves as a wind pedagogy specialist for the Berkner area in the Richardson Independent School District, Richardson, Texas. Jackson grew up in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan, where she studied with Clifford Lillya and Elizabeth Green and performed for four years under the baton of William D. Revelli. She received her master’s degree in music education from Vandercook College of Music. In July 2010, Jackson was awarded the “Meritorious Achievement Award” by the Texas Bandmasters Association.