Update: Applications of Research in Music Education is a peer-reviewed online-only journal, brings research in music teaching and learning close to everyday practice to help teachers apply research in their music classrooms and rehearsal halls. Scroll to see the members of the Update Editorial Committee.

Committee Members

Jason M. Silveira, Editor
(2024-2030)
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
D. Gregory Springer, Associate Editor
(2027-2028)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Tina Beveridge
(2026-2028)
Dewberry School of Music, George Mason University 
Fairfax, Virginia
Laura A. Stambaugh
(2024-2028)
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
Lindsey R. Williams
(2024-2028)
Seminole County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida
Kari Adams
(2024-2028)
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, Missouri
David J. Saccardi
(2024-2028)
 Louisiana State University 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Andrew S. Paney
(2024-2028)
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Crystal Gerrard-Ramierez
(2026-2032)
 University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Matthew D. Schatt
(2026-2032)
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, Ohio
Krissie Weimer
(2026-2032)
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
Alec D. Scherer
(2026-2032)
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Rachel Sorenson
(2026-2032)
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia
Thomas J. Standish-Rinn
(2026-2032)
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
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