Katie Rowan

Katie Rowan serves as a Specialty Instructor of Collaborative Piano in Belhaven University's Music department since 2014, teaching group piano classes, applied lessons, and providing collaborative performance support for student ensembles and recitals.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Music from Belhaven University (2014)
• Master of Music in Piano Performance from Mississippi College (2021)
• Doctor of Arts in Music Education at William Carey University (in progress since 2024)

Ms. Rowan's expertise spans Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, and Collaborative Piano, with specialized focus in Keyboard Worship Music. Certified by the Music Teachers National Association, she emphasizes experiential learning through community performance opportunities. Her 2023 conference presentation 'The Pedagogical Benefits of Using Digital Audio Workstations' demonstrates innovative teaching approaches.

As an active community musician, she serves as staff pianist for First Baptist Madison Church and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, while connecting students with professional engagements in theater productions and local concerts to bridge academic training with real-world artistry.