Jeffrey Marlatt

Jeffrey Marlatt serves as Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Music Education at Shenandoah Conservatory, Shenandoah University, holding faculty appointment since 2006 and recipient of the Charlotte A. and Verne E. Collins Endowed Professorship (2009). His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Music Education from Temple University, M.M. in Music Theory from Northwestern University, and B.M. in Music Education from Butler University.

His academic background:

• Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Butler University
• Master of Music in Music Theory, Northwestern University
• Ph.D. in Music Education, Temple University

Dr. Marlatt's research examines musical identities, music teacher education, and assessment practices, emphasizing leadership development in musician-teachers and inclusive pedagogical frameworks. His work integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion principles across conservatory curricula while advancing assessment strategies for 26 degree programs in music, theatre, and dance.

Honors include:

• Charlotte A. and Verne E. Collins Endowed Professorship (2009)

As an academic leader, he has advised doctoral/master's research projects and spearheaded the Collins Music Learning Suite through collaboration with 100+ alumni/faculty donors. His administrative impact spans curriculum innovation, accreditation oversight, and faculty development initiatives including the Conservatory Faculty Fellows program. Dr. Marlatt actively promotes shared leadership models and student learning outcome frameworks across conservatory operations.

He directs professional initiatives such as the Belonging Together and Being Well Together programs while maintaining clinical, conducting, and adjudication activities at national/international conferences. His service includes Virginia Music Educators Association coordination, Society for Music Teacher Education facilitation, and co-chairing the 5th International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education.