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Frank T. Elliott is an Instructor of Music at Norfolk State University (NSU) within the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Visual & Performing Arts. He serves as Director of Vocal Jazz and Secondary Piano Coordinator, overseeing piano instruction for over one hundred music majors each semester while directing the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Finance from Norfolk State University
- Master of Music in Music Education from Norfolk State University
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study from Boston University
Research focuses on music education with specialization in piano pedagogy and vocal jazz. As a current doctoral candidate at Boston University, his dissertation investigates piano pedagogy in higher education to refine undergraduate teaching methodologies. This work bridges academic research with practical music instruction.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
Mr. Elliott contributes extensively to academic governance as a Curriculum Committee member for the College of Liberal Arts and serves on the Board of Directors for Dance Dimensions, a regional music and dance academy. His community leadership spans nearly two decades as Director of Music for Portsmouth's historic Third Baptist Church, demonstrating sustained commitment to musical practice beyond academia.
He directs the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and coordinates NSU's secondary piano program, creating structured performance pathways for student development in specialized music disciplines.
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