Keith Thompson

Keith Thompson holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Music at the University of Florida, specifically within the On-Line Master's Program in Music Education. He has extensive experience in music education, having taught at institutions including The Ohio State University, University of Illinois, and Valdosta State University. With over 30 years as Coordinator of Music Education at Pennsylvania State University, he retired to Amelia Island, Florida, where he currently performs with the Amelia Island Singers and teaches courses like Psychology of Music and Creative Thinking in Music.

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Master's in Music Education from Duquesne University
• PhD in Music Education from Case Western Reserve University
• Research Focus: Guiding music listening and pedagogical strategies for exceptional learners.
• Publications: Over 75 publications, many addressing teaching music to diverse learners.
• Current Roles: Tenor in Amelia Island Singers, online instructor, and remote faculty member.