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Adena Shoemake McDaniel is a Lecturer in Percussion at the Petrie School of Music at Converse University. In this role, she teaches the percussion studio, contributing to music education and performance training. Additionally, she serves as an Assistant Principal at Drayton Mills Elementary School in Spartanburg School District 7, demonstrating her dual commitment to academic administration and musical instruction.
- Bachelor of Music in Education, Georgia State University
- Master of Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi
- Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University
Her performance career includes co-principal percussionist in the Spartanburg Philharmonic, and frequent appearances with the Converse Wind Ensemble and Converse Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in notable ensembles such as the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corp and the World’s Largest Marimba Orchestra under Fredrick Fennell.
Her research and professional interests focus on percussion pedagogy, orchestral training, and interdisciplinary approaches to music education. While no specific publications are mentioned, her work reflects expertise in instrumental instruction and curriculum development.
