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Dr. Kristin Harney is a Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at the School of Music, College of Arts and Architecture, Montana State University. She directs both the Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music in Music Education programs, teaching courses in music methods, assessment, and interdisciplinary arts while supervising student teachers. With 14 years of elementary teaching experience and service since 2002 at MSU, she holds leadership roles including Past President of the Montana Music Educators Association and State Representative to the Society for Music Teacher Education.
Education:
- D.M.A. in Music Education, Boston University (2014)
- M.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (1999)
- B.A., Luther College (1993)
Research Focus: Dr. Harney investigates music integration in elementary curricula and teacher education, exploring interdisciplinary approaches to connect music with core subjects like literacy and science. Her work emphasizes authentic classroom applications, preservice teacher preparation, and innovative pedagogical models for K-8 education.
Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2020-2024) consistently address interdisciplinary music integration, teacher training methodologies, and curriculum design. Predominant themes include collaborative teaching practices, standards-based assessment, music-literacy connections, and solutions for music educator shortages, with strong emphasis on elementary and middle school contexts.
Awards and Recognition:
- Founders Day Faculty Award for Excellence in Online Teaching (2024)
- 4 nominations for Cox Faculty Awards (2022, 2025) and Advising/Research Mentoring awards (2023)
Professional Service: Active committee roles in the International Society for Music Education, Society for Research in Music Education, and Society for Music Teacher Education. Advises MSU's NAfME-Collegiate Chapter since 2008 and maintains membership in Montana Music Educators Association since 2001.
