Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)

Category: Kitt School of Music

Percussion Students Strike at International Conference

ls2724 | December 18, 2024

Eight students from the Northern Arizona University (NAU) Percussion Ensemble, accompanied by Assistant Professor of Percussion and Director of Percussion Studies Dr. Abby Fisher, attended the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis (November 14-17, 2024). The students included Abraham Arteaga, Michael Duran, Noah Garza, Maxwel Gran, Jacob Martinez, Corben Short, Juliana Thomas, and Ellis Williams… Read more

Hannah Riddell: Music, Class of 2022

ls2724 | November 19, 2024

What motivated you to enroll at NAU… Read more

Hannah Riddell is sitting in her office and smiling.

You can’t buy community: The relevance of Pulp’s recent North American tour

ls2724 | October 8, 2024

If you combine a praying mantis, a thrifted 1970s disco suit, and a pair of Buddy-Holly-style glasses that never seem to fall off, you end up with British sex icon Jarvis Cocker, most regarded for his musical career as the frontman for Pulp. Cocker started the band in 1978 when he was just fifteen… Read more

Jarvis and the rich woman in the “Common People” music video, 1995.

The International Double Reed Society performances of 2024

mhe9 | September 30, 2024

The International Double Reed Society 2024 event recently concluded. Featuring beautiful musical performances, engaging lectures, and master classes and workshops, learn more about this successful event… Read more

The International Double Reed society posing for a picture.

Award-winning RENT presented by NAU Department of Theatre

jp48 | April 23, 2024

RENT is one of the longest-running shows on Broadway and NAU’s Department of Theatre presents RENT at the Clifford E. White Theatre… Read more

Katie Gerrich | Music Education | Class of 2001

jp48 | March 25, 2024

We interviewed Katie Gerrich, a Northern Arizona University graduate in Music Education, on her career and experience at NAU… Read more

Shrine of the ages choir on stage with piano.

The top 5 reasons to check out the Flag Jazz Jam!

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Listening to jazz music is proven to relieve stress, stimulate the mind, and boost creativity. If the semester has you feeling tired, Jazz Jam is the perfect opportunity for you to take a little break… Read more

Students play instruments at jazz jam. Trumpet, stand-up bass, drum kit and guitar.

All the world’s a stage: Find your spot at NAU

jp48 | December 11, 2023

Both undergraduate and graduate students have requirements for admission to both the university and NAU’s Kitt School of Music:… Read more

A group of opera performers dressed in character and singing on a stage.

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Music: Heather Drusedum

jp48 | June 21, 2023

Heather has always had a love of music and working with children. She says, “I believe that every child should have access to music education. I know that music changes lives, because it has changed mine for the better… Read more

Heather accepts their award from Dean Boyer the morning of commencement in the Riles Building.