Richard Fiese

Richard Fiese is a Professor in the Department of Music at Howard Payne University, specializing in music education, instrumental conducting, and brass pedagogy. He is a prolific scholar with over 80 published articles and co-author of key texts in graduate music research and conductor training.

His research interests include:

• Music education policy and philosophy
• Rehearsal effectiveness and conducting technique
• Music teacher education and transition to profession
• Assessment practices in music classrooms
• The influence of worldview on educational approaches
• Brass instruction and ensemble pedagogy

His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the philosophical, pedagogical, and practical dimensions of music education. The articles span topics from conductor error detection to curriculum development, with an emphasis on systematic, research-based approaches to teaching and leadership in music. His work frequently appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Research in Music Education and Music Educators Journal.

Dr. Fiese has held leadership roles in professional organizations including the Texas and Florida Music Educators Associations, where he served as Research Chair and President of the Collegiate Chapter. He has presented hundreds of clinics and professional sessions nationally, contributing significantly to the field’s professional development landscape.

He has previously held academic positions at the University of Miami, University of Houston, and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He also served as Director of Bands at both high school and laboratory school levels, bringing extensive practical experience to his academic role.

Dr. Fiese has editorial experience as editor of Texas Music Education Research and Perspectives in Music Education Research, and contributed to publications by the National Association for Music Education. He advises music education students and supports graduate research, though specific advisees are not named in the text.