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Kevin Droe is an Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Northern Iowa's School of Music, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while coordinating the UNI Spectrum Project—an initiative he founded to provide inclusive music, movement, drama, and art activities for children with differing abilities.
Education:
- B.M.E. and B.M. Saxophone Performance, University of Northern Colorado
- M.M. Music Education, University of Northern Colorado
- Ph.D. Music Education, Florida State University
His research prioritizes special populations in music education, innovative pedagogical approaches, and popular music education, emphasizing accessible learning through projects like AmpCamp (annual summer popular music youth camp established 2018) and Spectrum JamFest (annual youth music festival launched 2022). He also conducts statewide workshops on audio production and modern band education.
Projects and Teams:
- UNI Spectrum Project: Founder and Coordinator, delivering weekend arts programming for children with differing abilities
- AmpCamp: Founder of annual summer popular music youth camp (2018–present)
- Spectrum JamFest: Founder of annual inclusive youth music festival (2022–present)
- Corn Riot: Drummer for faculty/staff punk metal band at UNI School of Music
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