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Dana Ihm is an Associate Professor of Music in the Department of Music at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Pittsburg State University. She has been serving in a tenure-track position since 2022.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Music Education – University of South Carolina
- MM in Choral Conducting – Pittsburg State University
- BME in Vocal Music Education – Pittsburg State University
Dana Ihm specializes in music education and choral conducting, with a strong emphasis on performance, pedagogy, and international choral engagement. Her career has been marked by significant contributions to choral music through leadership, performance, and community involvement. She has directed university, church, and community choirs, including serving as Artistic Director for the Pueblo Choral Society from 2009 to 2016.
Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her professional activities suggest a focus on choral performance practices, music education methodologies, and cross-cultural musical exchange, particularly through international tours and workshops.
She is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, having served on state and regional boards and planning committees. Her participation in the Carnegie Hall Professional Choral Workshop in 2000 and 2002 highlights her engagement with elite musical training environments.
Dana Ihm has extensive experience in advising and directing ensembles, having led the CSU-Pueblo Concert and Chamber Choirs to performances at major conferences and festivals. She has adjudicated choral events across several U.S. states and conducted workshops at universities in China. While formal student advising is not detailed, her leadership roles imply mentorship of music students. She has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards or grants in the provided text.
Her work includes leading international choir tours across Europe and involvement in global choral festivals, such as the XVIII Festival Coral de Medellín in Colombia. She has conducted in Austria, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, and other countries, and delivered workshops in Bulgaria, Romania, Canada, and China, reflecting a strong commitment to global musical collaboration.
