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Brent Gault
Associate Professor of MusicBrent M. Gault holds a Ph.D (The Hartt School, University of Hartford, 2000), M.M. (Silver Lake College, 1996), and B.M.E. (Baylor University, 1991). He has taught elementary and early childhood music courses in Texas, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. He specializes in elementary general music education, early childhood music education, and Kodály methodology. Gault also has training in both the Orff and Dalcroze approaches to music education. He has presented sessions and research at national conferences of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, the Dalcroze Society of America, the Organization of American Kodály Educators, and MENC: The National Association for Music Education. In addition, he has served as a presenter for regional, state and local music education organizations throughout the United States. Articles by Gault have been published in various music education periodicals, including the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, the Journal of Research in Music Education, Music Educators Journal, General Music Today, the Kodály Envoy, the Orff Echo, and the American Dalcroze Journal. In addition to his duties in the Music Education Department, Gault serves as the program director for the Indiana University Children’s Choir, where he conducts the Boy’s Choir. Gault is currently President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators.
COURSES TAUGHT
E 131 Introduction to Music Education F 412 The Children’s Chorus F 414 Music in Early Childhood F 415 Dalcroze, Kodály, Orff M 342 Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary General Music E 502 The Practice of Music Teaching E 521 The Children’s Chorus E 522 Music in Early Childhood E 571 Kodály Methodology I E 572 Kodály Methodology II E 573 Kodály Methodology III
PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Abril, C. R. and Gault, B. (2006). The state of music in the elementary school: The principal’s perspective. Journal of Research in Music Education, 154 (1), 6-20.
Abril, C. R. and Gault, B. (2005). Elementary educators’ perceptions of elementary general music instructional goals. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 164, 61-69.
Gault, B (2002). Effects of pedagogical approach, presence/absence of text, and developmental music aptitude on the song performance accuracy of kindergarten and first-grade students. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 152, 54-63.
PEER-REVIEWED PEDAGOGICAL PUBLICATIONS
Abril, C. R. and Gault, B. (2007). Perspectives on the music program: Opening doors to the school community. Music Educators Journal, 93 (05), 32-37.
Gault, B. (2006). Common ground: Finding commonalities in diverse musical material. General Music Today, 20 (01), 11-14.
Gault, B. (2005). Music learning through all channels: Combining aural, visual, and kinesthetic strategies to develop musical understanding. General Music Today, 19 (01), 7-9.
Gault, B. (2004). The rote song: Does one size fit all? The Orff Echo, 37 (01), 46-48.
Gault, B. (2001). Exploring age-appropriate music and movement activities for preschool children. American Dalcroze Journal, 27 (03), 4-6.
Gault, B. (1998). Developing a preference for classical music in preschool children through the use of movement experiences. Kodály Envoy, 24 (02), 14-16.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Gault, B. (in press). President’s Message: Setting the Standard. Kodály Envoy.
Gault, B. (2007). President’s Message: Renewal. Kodály Envoy, 33 (04), 3-4.
Gault, B. (2007). President’s Message. Kodály Envoy, 33 (02), 3 & 27.
Gault, B. (2006). President’s Message: Welcome, every guest. Kodály Envoy, 33 (01), 3-4.
Gault, B. (2006). President’s Message: First things first. Kodály Envoy, 32 (04), 3-4.
Gault, B. (2006). Popular music: Friend or foe? Kodály Envoy, 32 (02), 32.
Gault, B. (2004). Perceptions of teacher effectiveness. IMEA Musicator, 60 (01), 16-17.
Gault, B. (2004). The Indiana University Summer Kodály Institute. Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center Newsletter, Summer, 2004, 4.
Gault, B. (2004). Movement as an instructional tool. Kodály Envoy, 30 (03), 18.
Gault, B. (2004). A resource list of Kodály-related publications. Kodály Envoy, 30 (03), 9-10.
Gault, B. (2003). Music review: “Botanicals” by Jeffrey Bishop. Kodály Envoy, 30 (01), 35.
Gault, B. (2003). Mentoring the next generation of music educators. IMEA Musicator, 59 (01), 24-25.
Gault, B. (2003). Quality control: What is good music? IMEA Musicator, 58 (04), 22-23.
Boshkoff, R., Coble, A., Bradford, C., Gault, B., & Shearer, D. (2002). Fall repertoire ideas. Kodály Envoy, 29 (01), 20-22.
Gault, B. (2002). Music and movement: Not just kid’s stuff! IMEA Musicator, 58 (01), 19-21.
Gault, B. (2002). Young children and music listening preferences. IMEA Musicator, 57 (04), 17-19.
Gault, B. (2001). Lesson planning for elementary general music: Four keys to success. PMEA News, 65 (04), 56.
REFEREED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
4/20/06 “Musical/Textual Factors Involved in Song Selection for the Elementary General Music Classroom” Research poster presented at the 2006 conference of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, Salt Lake City, UT
4/20/06 “The State of Music in the Elementary School: The Principal’s Perspective” Research poster co-presented (with Carlos R. Abril) at the 2006 conference of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, Salt Lake City, UT
3/12/05 “A Preliminary Investigation of Musical/Textual Factors Involved in Repertoire Choices for the Elementary General Music Classroom” Research poster presented at the 2005 conference of the Organization of American Kodály Educators, Springfield, MA
4/16/04 “Elementary Educators’ Perceptions of Elementary General Music Instructional Goals” Research poster co-presented (with Carlos R. Abril) at the 2004 conference of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, Minneapolis, MN
3/2/01 “The Effects of Pedagogical Approach, Presence/Absence of Text, and Developmental Music Aptitude on the Song Performance Accuracy of Kindergarten and First-Grade Students” Research poster presented at the 2001 MENC Eastern Regional Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
OTHER RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
4/28/06 “The State of Music in the Elementary School: The Principal’s Perspective” Presented on behalf of co-researcher Dr. Carlos Abril for the Indiana University Music Education Research Colloquium, Bloomington, IN
11/21/03 “Elementary Educators’ Perceptions of Elementary General Music Instructional Goals” Presented on behalf of co-researcher Dr. Carlos Abril for the Indiana University Music Education Research Colloquium, Bloomington, IN
REFEREED PEDAGOGICAL PRESENTATIONS
5/21/07 “Evolving with General Music Approaches in Methods Courses” Co-presented with Carlos Abril, Judy Bond, Jody Kerchner, Wendy Valerio, and Betty Anne Younker at the 2007 Mountain Lake Colloquium for Teachers of General Music Methods, Mountain Lake, VA.
1/15/05 “Adding Activity and Creativity to Listening Lessons” Presented at the 2005 Conference of the Indiana Music Educators Association, Indianapolis, IN
1/14/05 “Setting the Stage for Success: Sequencing the Instruction of Musical Concepts” Presented at the 2005 Conference of the Indiana Music Educators Association, Indianapolis, IN
11/13/03 “Music Listening: An Active Experience” Presented for the 2003 Convention of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Louisville, KY (session repeated on 11/15/03)
1/10/03 “Music Literacy: An Active Experience!” Presented at the 2003 Conference of the Indiana Music Educators Association, Indianapolis, IN
4/06/02 “Music Listening: Developing Active Lessons for the Elementary Classroom” Presented at the 2002 Conference of the Organization of American Kodály Educators, San Antonio, TX
4/18/01 “Music Listening: Developing Active Lessons for the Elementary Classroom” Presented at the 2001 Convention of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, Hershey, PA
4/15/99 “Using Play Parties, and Movement Activities to Develop Music Literacy” Presented with Dr. Cathleen Ardrey at the 1999 Convention of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, Valley Forge, PA
INVITED PEDAGOGICAL PRESENTATIONS
4/10/07 “Active Music-Making Approaches for General Music” Presented for the Music Education Convocation at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
4/03/07 “Finding A College Music Teaching Position” Presented for the College Music Teaching Class, Indiana University, Dr. Estelle Jorgensen, Instructor
3/10/07 “Moving Towards Musicianship” Presented for the Berkshire-Hudson Valley Orff-Schulwerk Association, Albany, NY
3/08/07 “Children’s Music in the Church Setting” Presented for the Graduate Church Music Seminar Course at Indiana University, Dr. Marilyn Keiser, Instructor
2/27/07 “Introduction to Elementary General Music” Presented for the Freshman Colloquium in Music Education Course at Indiana University, Dr. Lissa May, Instructor
2/24/07 “Musicianship: an Active Experience” Presented for the Southeast Chapter of Kodály Educators, Chattanooga, TN
2/23/07 “Indianapolis Symphony Discovery Concert Teacher’s Workshop” Presented for the Indianapolis Symphony, Indianapolis, IN
2/17/07 “Bringing it Together: Aural, Visual, and Kinesthetic Strategies for Music Learning” Presented for the Greater Atlanta Orff-Schulwerk Association, Atlanta, GA
9/30/06 “Covering All Bases in the Kodály-Inspired Classroom” Presented for the Association of Wisconsin Area Kodály Educators, Manitowoc, WI
9/09/06 “Music Learning: Active and Artistic!” Presented for the San Diego Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, San Diego, CA
6/24/06 “The Total Package: Structuring Music Learning for the Children’s Choir” Presented for the Pre-Conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Bloomington, IN
4/15/06 “Music Learning Through All Channels” Presented for the Greater Chicago Orff-Schulwerk Association, Chicago, IL
3/18/06 “Music Learning Through All Channels: Combining Aural, Visual, and Kinesthetic Strategies to Foster Musical Understanding” Presented for the St. Louis Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, St. Louis, MO
2/25/06 “Making Connections: Singing, Movement, and Musicianship” Presented for the Central Ohio Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Columbus, OH
2/18/06 “Covering All Bases: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Music Learning” Presented for the North Coast Kodály Association, Cleveland, OH
1/ 21/06 “Covering All Bases: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Music Learning” Presented for the Kodály Educators of Iowa, Ames, IA
1/12/06 and 1/13/06 “Active Music-Making Approaches: Four Variations on a Theme” Co-Presented with Judy Bond, David Frego, and Wendy Valerio for the Indiana Music Educators Association State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
5/31/05 “Philosophy, Advocacy, Pedagogy: A Tale of Three Pedagogues” Presented for the Undergraduate Philosophy of Music Education course at Northwestern University, Dr. Carlos Abril, Instructor
4/16/05 “Moving Towards Musical Understanding: Active Approaches to Fostering Musicianship” Presented for the Desert Valley Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Las Vegas, NV
4/2/05 “Musical Learning Through All Channels: Combining Aural, Visual, and Kinesthetic Strategies to Develop Musical Understanding” Presented for the Kodály Chapter of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
3/29/05 “Children’s Music in the Church Setting” Presented for the Graduate Church Music Seminar Course at Indiana University, Dr. Marilyn Keiser, Instructor
2/26/05 “Moving Towards Musical Understanding: Active Approaches to Fostering Musicianship” Presented for the Mount Lassen Orff-Schulwerk Association, Chico, CA
1/29/05 “The Musical Environment: Ages 5-7” Presented for Kindermusik International Music and the Young Child Textbook Revision Committee, Evanston, IL
1/22/05 “Movement 101: Using Movement to Reinforce Musical Concepts” Presented for the Central Texas Orff-Schulwerk Association, San Antonio, TX
10/3/04 “Creative Movement in the Kodály Classroom” Presented for the 2004 Convention of the Midwest Kodály Music Educators Association, Indianapolis, IN
8/14/04 “Musical Learning Through All Channels: Combining Visual, Aural, and Kinesthetic Strategies to Help Develop Musical Understanding” Presented for the Georgia Music Educators Association Region 7 Staff Development Day, Rome, GA
3/13/04 “Movement 101: Incorporating Movement Into a Literacy-Based Program” Presented for the Indiana Kodály Educators, Carmel, IN
11/14/03 “Kodály in Creative Settings: The Best of Both Worlds!” Presented for the 2003 Convention of the American Orff -Schulwerk Association, Louisville, KY (session repeated on 10/15/03)
9/27/03 “Movement and Music Literacy” presented at the 2003 Indiana General Music Educators Association Fall Workshop, Greenfield IN
6/29/02 “Forum on Dalcroze, Kodály, and Orff Methodologies” (Moderator) Presented at the 2002 Conference of the Dalcroze Society of America, Minneapolis, MN
3/28/02 “Finding A College Music Teaching Position” Presented for the College Music Teaching Class, Indiana University, Dr. Estelle Jorgensen, Instructor
3/23/02 “Music Literacy Through Active Experience” Presented for the Kodály Educators of Eastern Pennsylvania, Millersville, PA
3/19/02 “Music Learning in a Group Setting” Presented for the Piano Pedagogy Class, Indiana University, Karen Taylor, Instructor
Fall, 2001 "Introduction to Dalcroze Eurhythmics,” Presented for Clarinet Studios, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
10/7/00 “Singing and Moving with Young Children” Presented for the 11th Annual Fall Early Childhood Conference, Millersville University, Millersville, PA
7/10/00 “Movement in the Preschool Music Class” Presented at the Dalcroze Certification Course, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
6/16/00 “Movement in the Preschool Music Class” Presented for the National Conference of the Dalcroze Society of America, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
5/17/00 “Music in the Elementary Classroom” Presented for Stayer School of Education “Creative Activities Class,” Millersville University, Millersville, PA
11/3/99 “Movement in the Elementary Music Classroom” Presented for PMEA District 12 In-service Day, Immaculata College, Immaculata, PA
10/9/99 “Music Listening and Creative Movement in the Preschool and Early Elementary Classroom” Presented for the 10th Annual Fall Early Childhood Conference, Millersville University, Millersville, PA
6/8/99 “Music in the Elementary Classroom” Presented for Stayer School of Education “Creative Activities Class,” Millersville University, Millersville, PA
10/10/98 “Music in Kindergarten” Presented for the 9th Annual Fall Early Childhood Conference, Millersville University, Millersville, PA |
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