Dr. Rick Stamer
Associate Professor of Music Education (Coordinator)
Rick.Stamer@nau.edu
928-523-2606
BM, Hastings
College
MM, Arizona State
University
PhD of Music
Education, University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Stamer’s
academic experience includes eight years of public school teaching in
Nebraska. Widely respected by his peers in the choral profession for his
ability to balance performance expectations and the educational needs of his
students; he was recognized as the Outstanding Young Choral Director in
Nebraska in 1987. Dr. Stamer’s commitment to improving the quality of
music education experiences for choral students throughout the nation led him
to pursue and complete a Doctorate in Music Education in 1995. He has
served on the music faculty of the University of Texas at Arlington, Utah State
University, Central Washington University, and as a visiting faculty member
during a summer session of the University of Montana. He currently serves
on the music faculty of Northern Arizona University.
At Northern Arizona
University, Dr. Stamer serves as Director of Music Education programs.
His teaching responsibilities include undergraduate teacher preparation courses
for music education majors and graduate music education courses. In all
of his teaching and administrative duties he draws upon his extensive
experience working with elementary, middle school and high school students and
his knowledge of contemporary trends in undergraduate and graduate music
education, to provide future and present music educators with the knowledge and
skills necessary to excel in the classroom.
Articles written by
Dr. Stamer have appeared in:
- Update: Applications of Research in Music
Education
- Journal of Music Teacher Education
- Music Educators Journal
- Choral Directors Cookbook
- Colorado Choral Director
Dr. Stamer has
presented educational sessions at:
- MENC National Convention
- MENC Northwest Division Convention
- MENC Eastern Division Convention
- MENC Southwestern Division Symposium
- Arizona Music Educators Association Convention
- Nebraska Music Educators Association Convention
- Texas Music Educators Association Convention
- Utah Music Educators Association Convention
- Colorado Music Educators Association Convention