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Melissa C. McCabe serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Music within Towson University's College of Fine Arts and Communication, where she has been faculty since 2008 specializing in elementary instrumental music education.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor's in Music Education from Simpson College
- Master's in Music Education from University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Ph.D. in Music Education/Curriculum and Instruction from University of Missouri-Kansas City
McCabe's research centers on music teacher preparation, remote learning methodologies, and effective pedagogical strategies for beginning band instruction. Her work addresses critical challenges in curriculum development for K-12 instrumental music, with emphasis on adapting teaching techniques for diverse learning environments. She actively disseminates findings through presentations at national conferences including MENC, TI:ME, and ATMI.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Kauffman Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award
- Chancellor’s Doctoral Fellowship Award
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Superior Teaching Award
- School of Graduate Studies Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship Award
Mentoring future educators constitutes a core aspect of McCabe's work through student intern supervision and teaching courses spanning Woodwinds instruction, Research Methods, and Technology Integration. Her professional leadership extends to curriculum design for elementary instrumental programs and supervision of graduate teaching assistants, directly shaping pedagogical standards in music education.
