Christine Ballenger

Christine Ballenger is a Lecturer at VanderCook College of Music, teaching Orff Schulwerk Level I Pedagogy and serving as a MECA Instructor. She holds an M.M. from the University of New Mexico and a B.M. from the University of Puget Sound. Her expertise spans general music pedagogy, recorder instruction, movement techniques, and Orff Schulwerk methodology. Since 2017, she has been on the editorial board of The Orff Echo. Christine has presented at AOSA National Professional Development Conferences and workshops nationwide, blending her training in Kodaly and World Music Drumming with international experience from the 2018 Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria.

• Educational Background: M.M. (University of New Mexico), B.M. (University of Puget Sound)

Research interests focus on integrative music education methodologies, particularly Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly approaches. Her work emphasizes hands-on pedagogy for PK-5 general music classrooms, incorporating movement, world music, and collaborative learning strategies.

No academic articles are explicitly listed in the provided text. However, her conference presentations and editorial contributions reflect engagement with current trends in music teacher education and curriculum development.

No scientific awards or grants are mentioned in the text. Her professional service includes AOSA workshop leadership and editorial contributions to The Orff Echo.

Teaching responsibilities include recorder pedagogy, movement techniques, and foundational music education practices across multiple AOSA-approved courses. She has not been described as affiliated with specific research labs or teams.