Dorothy Halstead

Dorothy Halstead serves as a Lecturer in Piano within the Department of Music at the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She holds both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from UTSA, having studied under Dr. Kasandra Keeling and Dr. Courtney Crappell.

Education:

• B.M. in Piano Performance, The University of Texas at San Antonio
• M.M. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Her research centers on innovative pedagogical approaches for piano instruction, with emphasis on cognitive engagement techniques and movement-based learning through eurhythmics. Halstead actively bridges neuroscience principles with practical music teaching methodologies to enhance student learning outcomes.

Honors and Awards:

• Marjorie Powell Zachary Scholarship
• Friends of Music Scholarship
• First Place, Etude Music Club Scholarship Competition (2008)
• Texas Music Teachers Association Collegiate Scholar of the Year (2009)

As a dedicated music education advocate, Halstead has held significant leadership positions including President of the San Antonio Music Teachers Association (2015-2019) and current MTNA/TMTA Competitions Director for the Texas Music Teachers Association Executive Board. Her conference presentations at national venues like MTNA and TMEA demonstrate her commitment to advancing pedagogical practices through scholarly dissemination.