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Dr. Alice Hammel is a faculty member at The University of Arkansas, serving as a Lecturer. She is also affiliated with VanderCook College of Music as an MECA Instructor. Her career spans roles as Past-President of the Virginia Music Educators Association and the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division for Visual and Performing Arts Education. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Grammy nomination and the 2023 Lowell Mason Fellowship.
Her research focuses on inclusive music education, particularly for students with disabilities and autism. She has authored/co-authored seminal texts such as Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities and Universal Design for Learning and Music Education. Her work advocates for label-free approaches to education and has influenced policy and pedagogy nationally.
Hammel has held leadership roles in NAfME, contributing to committees like Equity and the Music Teacher Initiative. She actively promotes movements like Music Will and the Modern Band initiative, emphasizing accessibility in music education. Though no specific grants or labs are detailed, her scholarly output reflects a commitment to advancing inclusive practices through practical resources and policy engagement.
