Dr. Robert L. Bryant III currently serves as Associate Professor, Music Education Program Coordinator, and Music Department Assessment Director at Tennessee State University. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and sustained high-performing programs in Title I schools and HBCUs. His research focuses on diversifying the music teaching profession.

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Virtual Symposium on Music Education and Students with Disabilities and/or Living in Poverty. Saturday, November 15, 2025. A free, virtual event for music educators
From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs. 2026 NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum. January 29-30, 2026. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Image of Delta Hotels Marriott. Logos for NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders and Arizona Annual State Music Education Conference theme Teaching with Passion, Leading with Purpose