Rebecca DeWan

Rebecca DeWan is the Libra Assistant Professor of Choral/General Music Education at the University of Maine, affiliated with the School of Performing Arts. She holds a Ph.D. in Music Education with a choral conducting cognate from Michigan State University, alongside a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Choral Conducting from the University of Southern Maine.

Research interests focus on trauma-informed and equity-centered education, bridging academic research with classroom practice. She explores gender and identity dynamics in music education, advocates for contemporary a cappella, and emphasizes preservice teacher preparation informed by her extensive K-12 teaching experience.

Recognition includes the Maine ACDA 2018 Outstanding Choral Director of the Year award. She actively conducts honors festivals in Maine and New Hampshire, contributing to community-building through music.

• Teaching Experience: 4 years teaching 5-12 choral/general music in Houlton, ME; 9 years as 8-12 choral teacher at Noble High School; K-2 general music instruction in Falmouth, ME.