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Eileen McGonigal is an Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education at Wayne State University. She has over two decades of experience teaching music at all levels in public and private schools, including roles as Director of Bands and Orchestras at Central College in Iowa and Teaching Assistant at Florida State University. Her work focuses on instrumental music education, student teaching coordination, and conducting ensembles such as marching bands, concert bands, jazz bands, and orchestras.
- PhD in Music Education (Instrumental Conducting), Florida State University
- Master’s in Music Education, Arizona State University
- Bachelor’s in Music Education and Clarinet Performance, Florida State University
Dr. McGonigal’s research emphasizes the health and well-being of musicians, alongside pedagogical practices in music education. She actively contributes to the field through presentations at international, national, and state conferences.
- International Society for Music Education (ISME)
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Performing Arts Medical Association (PAMA)
- College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)
- College Music Society (CMS)
- Phi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
At Wayne State University, she teaches courses such as Instrumental Music in the Schools II (MED4550) and Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy (MUA1740), while coordinating student teaching experiences for instrumental music education majors.
