The Phenomenon of Singing and Song: A Newfoundland and Labrador Educational Context

ANDREA ROSE has an extensive background in music education and is active as a researcher, performer, clinician and adjudicator. She holds undergraduate degrees in Music and Music Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a Masters in Music and Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently, Andrea is an Associate Professor of music education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research interests relate to the development of a critical pedagogy and the formation of teacher identity within music education generally, and music teacher preparation specifically. Andrea’s work has resulted in a variety of national and international presentations and publications. She is a joint author of the 1994 monograph Toward building a reflective and critical internship program (The RCIP Model): Theory and practice and a 2001 book entitled Teacher training: A reflective perspective. Andrea performs regularly with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, NSO Sinfonia, and is Chairperson of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra's Education Program. She is presently Artistic Co-Director of FESTIVAL 500 International Choral Festival and Co-Chair of The Phenomenon of Singing International Symposium. Andrea was recently presented the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching at Memorial University.

JENNIFER NAKASHIMA is currently a graduate student in music education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Upon graduation in 1995 with her B. Mus and B. Mus. Ed. degrees, she was the recipient of the University Medal for Academic Excellence in music education. Jennifer is on leave from her position as music specialist with the Avalon East School District where she teaches junior high classroom, choral and instrumental music education. She is a member of the Phenomenon of Singing Symposium Organizing Committee as well as various other committees including the MUN Music Education Review Committee. Jennifer is currently President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association Music Special Interest Council. She also sings with Cantus Vocum Chamber Choir, a participating choir in FESTIVAL 500.